Flight SchoolBased atKMPO

Hi-Tech Helicopters, Inc

Part 141

Hi-Tech Helicopters Inc. is an FAA Part 141 approved helicopter flight school based at Pocono Mountain Regional Airport in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, training pilots since 2005. It offers a full career pathway from discovery flights through Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, and ATP certifications in Schweizer and Robinson R44 helicopters, plus scenic helicopter tours and Part 107 drone services.

PPL from
$400
Fleet
2aircraft
VFR days
~225/yr
Est.
2005

Programs & Services

Training

Helicopter Training

Rotorcraft flight training from private through commercial certificates, including hover work, autorotations, and confined-area operations.

Discovery Flights

Introductory sightseeing flight with a certified instructor, perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly.

CFI

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training covering fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, and flight teaching techniques for single-engine aircraft.

CFII

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) rating preparation for teaching instrument students, including advanced IFR procedures and instructional techniques.

ATP

Airline Transport Pilot certificate preparation covering airline-level operations, crew resource management, and ATP knowledge test prep.

Drone Training

Part 107 remote pilot certification training for commercial drone operations, including airspace, regulations, and flight planning.

Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance

FAA-certified repair station offering annual inspections, engine overhauls, airframe repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Other Services

Helicopter Tours

Scenic helicopter tours over local attractions and landmarks, offering a unique aerial perspective for passengers.

Robinson Helicopter Dealer

FAA Part 133 External Load Endorsement

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Jul 2026
Discovery Flight, Schweizer
$400
Discovery Flight, Robinson R44
$500
Training rate, Schweizer
$555/hr block ($575/hr non-block), ground $80/hr
Training rate, Robinson R44
$655/hr block ($675/hr non-block), ground $80/hr
Private Pilot License (Helicopter)
$31,500 (Schweizer) / $36,500 (R44)
Instrument Rating (Helicopter)
$25,200 (Schweizer) / $29,200 (R44)
Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter)
$71,100 (Schweizer) / $83,100 (R44)
CFI
$19,650 (Schweizer) / $22,650 (R44)
CFII
$13,350 (Schweizer) / $15,350 (R44)
ATP
$18,250
Total Professional Pilot Program (Private through CFII)
$160,800 (Schweizer) / $186,800 (R44)

Fleet

S

Helicopter (model not specified)

Schweizer

Schweizer Helicopter (model not specified)

R

R44

Robinson

Robinson R44

Team

1 member
JK
John Kerrick
CEO & Founder

Nearby in PA

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