Our Policies

Enrollment Policy 

Students may enroll at any time. To enroll, fill out a student enrollment application and mail, fax or drop it off in person at the Alpine Air Alaska hangar. Please advise us of your arrival date for easy scheduling. Eligibility requirements for student pilots are:

• At least 16 years of age. 
• Able to read, speak, write and understand the English language. 
• There is a 240 lbs weight limit per seat in the R-22.  Please ask about options if exceeding this limit.

We recommend students take their medical exam as soon as possible after enrollment, so any medical deficiencies will be evaluated. The following items must be reviewed and/or completed with the student prior to admissions: 

• Enrollment application 
• Dispatch form: helicopter rules, regulations and rental agreement. 
• Pilot’s license, birth certificate or passport (needed for the Transportation Safety Authority)

Prior Flight Experience

Students with previous flight and/or ground training will be tested upon enrollment and given appropriate credit. Evaluation will be based upon either a written test, flight check or both. Credit will be recorded on an enrollment record. 

Conduct Policy 

A student shall comply at all times with the Federal Aviation Regulations and comply with all airport and school safety procedures and practices.  Instruction will be given in these regulations and rules prior to solo flight and appropriately from time to time thereafter. Constant or flagrant violations of such rules or regulations will be grounds for dismissal. 

Progress Policy 

The student’s training records are kept in a grade folder at the school. Alyeska Helicopters uses the following grade system for flight and ground training:

Grade average required for certifying completion of the course is a minimum passing grade 3 for all procedures and maneuvers. When this grade is attained consistently, the student will be signed up for a Practical Flight Test with a FAA Designated Examiner.

Complaint Policy 

Students concerns or complaints should be brought to the attention of the instructor. Complaints that are not satisfactorily resolved at this level should be addressed to the Chief Flight Instructor. 

Solo Flight Time 

Students may not carry passengers during any phase of solo training flights. Solo flight time means flight time during which the student is the sole occupant of the aircraft.