Flight Training

Preparing You For Any Mission

At SRT Helicopters we deliver professional, real-world flight instruction designed to produce safe, capable, and confident helicopter pilots. Whether you’re pursuing a career in aviation or learning to fly for personal enjoyment, our programs combine high-quality instruction with diverse flying environments to prepare you for any mission.

We don’t just train you to pass a check ride — we train you to fly with the precision, judgment, and adaptability that come from learning with experienced professionals.

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Location Advantages

Our Bakersfield base provides unmatched variety for training:


  • Mountain ranges within minutes of takeoff for high-altitude and performance training.
  • Coastal flying conditions nearby for maritime and weather adaptation skills.
  • Access to both controlled and uncontrolled airspace for well-rounded flight experience.
  • Cost-effective living and training environment compared to major metro areas.

Why Train With SRT

  • Operationally Experienced Instructors: Learn from high-time pilots with real-world mission backgrounds, including firefighting, law enforcement, search and rescue, utility operations, and military support.

  • Well-Maintained Fleet: Our aircraft are maintained to the most stringent safety standards and stored in a hangar when not in use, ensuring reliability and comfort during training.

  • Safety-Centered Approach: Every lesson emphasizes risk management, decision-making, and situational awareness.
  • Diverse Training Environment: Fly in and around mountains, coastline, and varied airspace — all from our Bakersfield, CA base.

  • Comprehensive Coverage: All students are covered by personal liability insurance up to $1,000,000.

Aircraft

We use the right aircraft for the mission, not just the most common. Our fleet includes:


  • Schweizer 300C– Ideal training platform without the size/weight restrictions of smaller trainers
  • Bell 206 JetRanger / LongRanger
  • Bell 212HP
  • Cessna 17– For fixed-wing training

All are maintained to the highest standards and kept in hangars for protection and comfort.

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Courses Offered