We are proud to be one of the United States’ top helicopter flight training schools, with two island flight school locations graduating scores of professional pilots now employed in the industry. The key to our success is the success enjoyed by our graduate instructors in finding good-paying jobs even in difficult economic times.

Mauna Loa Helicopters has had graduates working in challenging and rewarding pilot careers on all seven continents. Since 1992, Mauna Loa Helicopters has been on a quest to provide the finest flight training environment available. We’ve worked hard, upgraded out equipment and aircraft, went through a long and comprehensive accreditation process, and continuously improved over the years, constantly seeking ways to make the training process more efficient and effective.

We are proud to hire our own graduates as instructors. Our top instructors are promoted to tour pilots and assistant chief pilots. This assures you the continuity of training and invaluable knowledge of local wind and weather that add up to a superior training experience. Our graduates enter the job market enjoying the confidence and industry respect of having trained at a school with a top-notch reputation.

Mauna Loa Helicopters operates 16 aircraft, has low student-to-instructor ration and experiences more flyable days per year that nearly any other location in the United States. Hawaii’s varied terrain and airspace translate into a more complete flight school environment. Our instructors are seasoned professionals who attend annual recurrent training and take pride in assuring that each student receives the individual attention needed to become a successful graduate.

Mission Statement

Mauna Loa Helicopters, through proven programs and progressive oversight, trains each student as a distinct individual. We use our program for the most efficient and rigorous training in the industry. We strive to create and maintain the most advanced training program available and utilize the unique environment Hawaii offers. Every decision made is made with safety as the primary consideration. Our staff prepares each student to become a professional helicopter pilot, and we hold them to the highest of standards to ensure a safe and successful career. We measure our success by evaluating the success of our graduates.