What Future Pilots Need to Know About Working As A Helicopter Pilot

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
  • Jodi Brommer is a helicopter pilot and lecturer at Southern Utah University. She has been flying for around 6 years and has flown both airplanes and helicopters.
    In this video, Jodi shares an overview of working in the helicopter industry as well as some advice for potential pilots, including advice on training in high-altitude environments, what to expect through your career as a career helicopter pilot, and how it is being a woman in aviation.
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Jodi's Experience
    01:22 - High-Density Altitude Flight Training
    02:33 - Become a Helicopter Pilot to Make Money? No
    03:10 - Early Career Helicopter Pilot Outlook
    04:31 - Mid-Late Careers: EMS, Utility, Law Enforcement & more
    07:26 - Being a Woman in Aviation
    08:19 - Outro
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Комментарии • 116

  • @edsilco2113
    @edsilco2113 2 года назад +10

    Since my childhood I love aviation and I do not lose hope of one day being able to fly a helicopter.

    • @adalas293
      @adalas293 Год назад +1

      You are not the only one 😔

  • @archangel5723
    @archangel5723 2 года назад +20

    I've been wanting to be a pilot since i was a kid and im working my way into it. I don't care about the job , i don't care about the salaries , i just want to fly. Really cool video , learnt a lot !

  • @lucyllows7312
    @lucyllows7312 Год назад

    Inspiration for sure. Thankyou for this video

  • @jannyoh1056
    @jannyoh1056 3 года назад

    I love this so much! thanks for posting

  • @yellowthunder92
    @yellowthunder92 4 года назад +23

    Good stuff. I’ve been flying for over ten years now and everything that was said is accurate. Work hard, put yourself out there and take care of others. If you do this for the money you’ll be disappointed.

    • @auzzymccosky7158
      @auzzymccosky7158 4 года назад

      yellowthunder92 do u got any tips for someone who wants to become a pilot

    • @yellowthunder92
      @yellowthunder92 4 года назад

      Persistence and networking aside from what's already been mentioned.

    • @kenito7257
      @kenito7257 3 года назад +2

      @@auzzymccosky7158 ... the biggest advise I can give is start today, not tomorrow. There are 2 types of goals in life. Goals with deadlines and goals without deadlines. Unfortunately, a pilot career is a goal without a deadline. Its too easy to put it off, or never start. Set a deadline and try to stick with it. And if you don't make your deadline, evaluate if the deadline was reasonable and if not make a reasonable deadline. And the other advise is never quit. There will be thousands of pilot opportunities opening from retiring pilots like myself. The biggest guarantee in the aviation world is ... if you quit, or don't start, you'll never become a pilot. ... Good luck and safe skies !!!

    • @vine2130
      @vine2130 2 года назад +2

      I'm not going into flying for the money but definitely don't want to be struggling. When you all say don't go in for the money what do you mean? I know I won't be making 6 figures but on average how much will a heli pilot make? $35,000? $45,000? $60,000?

    • @hussleman8239
      @hussleman8239 Год назад

      Do you fly private or commercial?

  • @joobyzat1221
    @joobyzat1221 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your clear and concise explanations. You've provided me insights into other worlds. Perhaps some day, I can go to one of those worlds too.

  • @lvgeorge
    @lvgeorge 4 года назад

    Awesome channel and Host! I Love Helio as new potential Pvt Pilot. New Sub and Big Thumbs Up!

  • @edsilco2113
    @edsilco2113 2 года назад

    Excelent video!!

  • @sameerachoonara6910
    @sameerachoonara6910 2 года назад

    Wow you are Soooo cool.
    I really found this video mad helpful.
    Thanks 👍

  • @gerardomontano3898
    @gerardomontano3898 3 года назад +4

    I have to say it, i love the sincerity she has.

  • @additive8924
    @additive8924 2 года назад +3

    I just decided to pursue my pilot's license about a month ago. I'm still in the planning phase. I do know I want to be a pilot because I enjoy flying. I'm not sure if I want to do it as a job. I'm holding off on that decision until I have more experience. I did enjoy hearing your perspective and I completely agree with your statement about gender not being important when it comes to flying. As long as somebody is competent and responsible at the controls I have no problem flying with them.
    Thank you for sharing your point of view with us, and thank you for your service both in the military and as a pilot.

  • @rondone8702
    @rondone8702 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much well put and the honesty is very very explosive I appreciate that the very most last but not least and thank you for your services out there much needed God bless

    • @joshuabowmans7139
      @joshuabowmans7139 4 года назад

      I agree with her interview. I am not an office person.

  • @isaacanderson9714
    @isaacanderson9714 3 года назад

    Great Video thanks so much

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад

      Of course! If you have any questions, feel free to send them our way

  • @blake8ism
    @blake8ism 2 года назад +1

    Great video.

  • @MiniHasSwag
    @MiniHasSwag Год назад +1

    I take my aviation physical next week then I shall start my classes!! cant wait! great vid!!

    • @hussleman8239
      @hussleman8239 Год назад

      Wish you the best of luck . I start spring 2023

  • @SCHAEFER871
    @SCHAEFER871 4 года назад +5

    I'm applying to this school very soon and really enjoy the honesty in this video and I have a little experience behind the controls and cannot wait to continue my education and career asap

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  4 года назад

      Awesome. So glad you enjoyed it! Let us know what you need from us.

    • @Hug_life
      @Hug_life 2 года назад

      How did your path go!?

  • @geronimo5537
    @geronimo5537 4 года назад +35

    As a woman trying to get into the industry. I really enjoyed this. =D

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  4 года назад

      That's awesome. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

    • @adalas293
      @adalas293 Год назад

      Women often emphasis that they are women as if they expected something for being born a woman. Men would never say that.

    • @geronimo5537
      @geronimo5537 Год назад

      @@adalas293 because everyone on the internet is presumed to be a man you goat dingle.

  • @SamLamsTop10Thankyoueveryone
    @SamLamsTop10Thankyoueveryone 4 года назад +2

    Cool video for sure. Sounds like a great pilot.

  • @christinacotton2187
    @christinacotton2187 4 года назад +3

    I am also in the Navy as a Seabee (construction) just like Jodi! And am wanting to become a pilot after the Navy too! This video is awesome!

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  4 года назад

      That's awesome Christina. Best of luck to you in that and what can we do to help?

    • @zacharydorer874
      @zacharydorer874 3 года назад +1

      @@SUUAviation Real shit this is my path too, going in as a Seabee and planning to use my GI bill to do lessons afterwards

  • @clayton6575
    @clayton6575 Год назад +1

    Love it

  • @armyarmy5231
    @armyarmy5231 4 года назад +2

    I need to be a pilot like you.

  • @esaucordero7011
    @esaucordero7011 2 года назад

    For someone that wants to work in the law enforcement! I should be working on it soon!

  • @TheRailroaddan
    @TheRailroaddan 4 года назад +5

    Thank you for the information , I'm a commercial helicopter pilot wondering where to go from here, I think being a CFI would be rewarding , fun , challenging , I am 62 years old and not in it for the money Thanks

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  4 года назад +1

      Hey Danny, we'd love to chat with you personally some time. We can tell you about our CFI and CFII course. Feel free to reach out. Our contact info is in the video description above. ☝️

  • @chattyrob
    @chattyrob 2 года назад +1

    Yoo she's in the same situation I'm in. I'm in the Navy as a Seabee doing construction and I want to be a pilot afterwards.

  • @Netpet123
    @Netpet123 4 года назад

    Hi,
    can you give me any information about the career opportunities with a european CPL (H) License?
    I currently live in Germany and simply cannot find any entry level jobs for helicopter pilots.
    In fact, I did not find a single one that does not require at least 2000h of experience.
    How do I get there? Are there possibilities in the USA for foreign pilots?
    I asked a local flight school and they told me that their „best“ Student took 7 years to obtain 2000 hours.

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад

      Hopefully you were able to find a job! You should be able to work in the US with your European license or possibly convert it.

  • @56hueycobra
    @56hueycobra 4 года назад +1

    @SUU Aviation : Thank You Sister Jodi Brommer For Talking About the Helicopter Training Lady, Because I'm a Retired A&P Mechanic That Has Worked On Helicopters That Now Would Like to FLY Helicopters Like You Sister Jodi Brommer & GOD Bless You.............JESUS is LORD

  • @natecathysprayerroom9089
    @natecathysprayerroom9089 4 года назад +2

    how about family time? do we have enough?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  4 года назад +3

      It totally depends on the job. There are jobs that are more typical 9-5 jobs out there, but there are also on-call jobs and week-on-week-off type jobs as well. Great question.

  • @micomarinas2753
    @micomarinas2753 4 года назад +2

    do helicopter pilot receive only basic salary? how about the per hour basis?

    • @maquisasmr3607
      @maquisasmr3607 3 года назад

      Depends what field...if you in the medical field ...your making butt loads of money

  • @stephancervantez438
    @stephancervantez438 2 года назад

    Where can I find funding or Grant's to help get me through aviation school

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  2 года назад

      Here’s our webpage with plenty of financial aid resources available to students:
      www.suu.edu/aviation/finaid/

  • @grgryl
    @grgryl Год назад

    Do you need an airline transport license to work for EMS?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  Год назад

      Although the FAA doesn’t mandate ATPs for EMS helicopter pilots, many fleet operators and employers prefer or even require them.

  • @dogethebountyhunter
    @dogethebountyhunter 3 года назад

    Why switch from fixed wing over to a helicopter? Are there more jobs? What type of jobs can I get with a fixed wing other than an airline?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад +1

      Hey Doge, great questions. Both aircraft are awesome and each have their own perks. Airplane’s tend to have a more straightforward path. Once you’re in a job, you want to stay there and build seniority. Helicopters tend to be more flexible, and you can switch around if you want. They can also have better work schedules, as for airplanes you tend to need to work during the nights until seniority is built. This isn’t necessarily for all jobs, but it’s pretty normal. Fixed wing jobs: you can do cargo transport, private jet, airline, agriculture, military, ferry, etc.

    • @dogethebountyhunter
      @dogethebountyhunter 3 года назад

      @@SUUAviation thank you for the reply. I've gone up in both and I've been really torn between the two. But I'm thinking of going helicopter EMS pilot. Is Utah your only campus?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад

      Yes, currently our only location is in Cedar City, Utah. If you’re wanting to do helicopters, EMS makes for a very rewarding career. If you’d like to talk to one of our team members, you are welcome to call (435) 586-7862.

  • @safwanharis4116
    @safwanharis4116 3 года назад

    Can a 5ft 4inch male be a helicopter pilot and what is the minimum weight (if there is a minimum weight)

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад

      You can be, there’s no minimum size or weight

  • @vine2130
    @vine2130 2 года назад +1

    I'm not going into flying for the money but definitely don't want to be struggling. When you all say don't go in for the money what do you mean? I know I won't be making 6 figures but on average how much will a heli pilot make? $35,000? $45,000? $60,000?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  2 года назад +1

      Surprisingly, you could definitely be making 6 figures. As of today, Salary.com puts the median helicopter pilot salary at $98,700 annually. For some more info on salaries, check out our video on helicopter pilot pay.
      ruclips.net/video/pdQxVGbgWPc/видео.html

  • @velcrots
    @velcrots 3 года назад

    What does "it doesn't pay very well" mean in tier one? at least 60k?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад +1

      The pay for the entry level jobs will be lower than that, but after gaining some experience, the pay can rise well above it.

    • @velcrots
      @velcrots 3 года назад +2

      @@SUUAviation Thanks! Very risky proposition for someone my age to get started (44). Coming out with a minimum $130k in debt and only making 30k...ouch!

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад +2

      It may be challenging, but if you’re enjoying the work, it’s all worth it. Also, If you reach out to us over social media, we can provide you with some financial aid resources to help with the cost.

  • @dailydoseoflogic5496
    @dailydoseoflogic5496 10 месяцев назад

    What i want to know is when they say your first year doesn't pay well, how much are you talking about? Should i plan on making 20k my first year and living out of my truck? Will i be making 40k and able to afford a small apartment? Give us some actual numbers to work with please

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  9 месяцев назад

      Fresh out of school, instructor pilots can expect to make around $40k-$60k depending on the flight school they're employed by. This video has a little more helpful information: ruclips.net/video/pdQxVGbgWPc/видео.html. If you have any more questions. we're happy to answer! Here's our email aviation@suu.edu.

  • @michaelholt256
    @michaelholt256 4 года назад +1

    How does a Perdiem pilot work

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  4 года назад +3

      Sorry we missed this comment Michael! A per diem pilot works at multiple locations and helps cover shifts that are needed.

  • @t-mfalme
    @t-mfalme Год назад

    What qualifications to become a helicopter pilot?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  Год назад

      Hi! All you need is to be fluent in English, able to get an FAA 1st or 2nd class medical, and above the age of 17. Specific jobs will have their own requirements when it comes to ratings and hours, but those are the basics!

  • @gerardomontano3898
    @gerardomontano3898 3 года назад +1

    How much is the cheapest twin engine helicopter? How about russian aircraft?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 года назад

      Hey Gerardo, not sure. You’d have to look it up.

  • @MrKoniInTech
    @MrKoniInTech 8 месяцев назад

    I will fly that Helicopter 🚁

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  8 месяцев назад

      We love that goal! Let us know if you want some info on our program where you learn how to fly that helicopter.

  • @jimmyneutron6127
    @jimmyneutron6127 3 года назад +3

    Can't work construction your whole life. Shit... as a high rise tower crane operator I've been making over 100k a year for years.

    • @bugfighter5949
      @bugfighter5949 3 года назад +2

      It pays, but like the mines it can take a toll on your body.

    • @Up2_nogood
      @Up2_nogood 2 года назад +2

      Big difference between equipment operator and a hammer swinger. We both know this.

  • @eylonemuskson4177
    @eylonemuskson4177 2 года назад +1

    I have so much respect for Helo pilots. The thought of even being a passenger in a Helicopter scares the wits out of me. If you lose your engine, you're done, no?
    At least a fixed-wing aircraft can glide.

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  2 года назад +2

      Luckily, helicopters do have a safe way to get to the ground in the event of an engine failure. Check out this video that we made on it:
      ruclips.net/video/rRYBfd_tu_w/видео.html

    • @hybridscout0134
      @hybridscout0134 2 года назад +1

      Helicopters last I checked actually can act in a similar way as fixed wing. Search up auto rotation emergency landing. The only time you drop out of the sky is if your rotors stopped spinning

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother Год назад

    Yea and how do you pay tuition?

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  Год назад

      Would you like some information on scholarships and financial aid?

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother Год назад

      @@SUUAviation I'm in Canada I cant go there.

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  Год назад

      @@amonster8mymother We do accept international students into our fixed wing and AMT programs if you are interested in either of those! We have applied to accept international students into our rotor program, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved.

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother Год назад

      @@SUUAviation what is the fixed wing program like?

    • @amonster8mymother
      @amonster8mymother Год назад

      @@SUUAviation what is AMT?

  • @helicopterway
    @helicopterway 8 месяцев назад

    Politely NGAF

  • @danielblack2289
    @danielblack2289 Год назад

    Sounds just like me.

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  Год назад

      Hey Daniel! Are you looking into pursuing a career as a helicopter pilot?

  • @LxTxSURGE
    @LxTxSURGE Год назад

    Eff yea military

  • @LxTxSURGE
    @LxTxSURGE Год назад

    Yea helicopter is better than airplane!!!!!

  • @alvindueck8227
    @alvindueck8227 2 года назад

    Basically, do it for the love of the career, NOT for the money

  • @ADobbin1
    @ADobbin1 4 месяца назад

    How do you solve the several hundred thousand dollar cost of getting the license???

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  3 месяца назад

      We have financial aid resources available for training: www.suu.edu/aviation/finaid/

  • @joelrausch4824
    @joelrausch4824 2 года назад +1

    Newly licensed pilots will kill each other over a job that pays next to nothing.

  • @shamwow9889
    @shamwow9889 3 года назад +1

    she should have dropped her warrant packet

  • @bobmostue5873
    @bobmostue5873 Год назад

    First clue: never get in a Robinson helicopter!!

    • @SUUAviation
      @SUUAviation  Год назад +1

      Due to the relatively low cost of Robinson helicopters, it is one of the best-selling civilian aircraft out there. Because of this, many pilots with little time, and experience at the controls tend to privately own them, which has led to poor maintenance and improper flight of the aircraft. Just like any other aircraft, when a Robinson helicopter has been properly cared for and properly flown, it is a completely safe aircraft to fly.

  • @alexanderklaussen4173
    @alexanderklaussen4173 7 месяцев назад

    I doubt she knows how to "tip the hat"🤪

  • @WhallonJesse
    @WhallonJesse Год назад

    Want to be a pilot? Military or bust.

  • @derekarsenault1046
    @derekarsenault1046 3 года назад +3

    Imagine the hate if a man said they were superior in any way shape or form

    • @falcoperegrinus82
      @falcoperegrinus82 3 года назад +2

      It's true though... Generally, women do have greater tactile acuity. It's just biology.

  • @markmcgee5834
    @markmcgee5834 4 года назад +1

    So Professor Brommer let's be clear: At lower altitudes, the air is compressed by the weight of the air above it and is therefor "denser" ( high density). At higher altitudes, there is less air above, so it is less compressed, thus less dense (low density).
    It is more difficult to fly a helicopter at high altitudes because the air is less dense. Are you really a teacher, or just faking it?

    • @RescueFrog
      @RescueFrog 4 года назад +5

      Mark MacArthur go look up the definition of high density altitude from the faa

    • @danielrehn81
      @danielrehn81 4 года назад +10

      Density Altitude is a term used to describe to what altitude in the standard atmosphere your current atmospheric conditions equate.
      The "High" in "High Density Altitude" doesn't refer to the density, but to the altitude.
      Maybe you should have at least the most basic knowledge of what you're talking about before questioning someone's credentials .

    • @adamcasey27
      @adamcasey27 4 года назад +4

      Ha ha oh wow you really got that wrong! Nice try champ

    • @falcoperegrinus82
      @falcoperegrinus82 3 года назад +1

      You don't know what "density altitude" means.