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Find the helicopter program and payment plan that's right for you.
Start Your Aviation Career with Silverhawk Aviation and Treasure Valley Community College!
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Silverhawk Aviation and Treasure Valley Community College have teamed up to offer an affordable, hands-on helicopter flight training program. Earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Science while completing your professional pilot ratings—all in one program.
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The degree includes flight training and exam fees, and TVCC accepts a variety of funding options, including grants, loans, scholarships, and veteran benefits.
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This FAA-approved Part 141 program is perfect for those looking to start a career in aviation. Graduates can pursue roles in flight instruction, tours, utility work, law enforcement, EMS, and search & rescue.
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Click here to learn more about financial aid options through TVCC.
CERTIFICATIONS & DEGREE CONTACTS
Earn a Career Pathway Certificate in Aviation Safety Management Systems (ASMS)
Treasure Valley Community College’s Aviation Science program offers an 18-month program that takes you into the helicopter world, making an often intimidating field more accessible and achievable. Our hands-on training prepares you to become a professional helicopter pilot, with the skills and certifications needed to start your career immediately after earning your degree.
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While training, students can earn a Career Pathway Certificate in Aviation Safety Management Systems (ASMS). This certificate may qualify federal employees to meet the standards for certification as a Federal Aviation Safety Officer — a pathway currently used by agencies like the U.S. Forest Service.
For full degree details, enrollment steps, and additional resources, visit the Aviation Program page on the TVCC website.​
TVCC Contacts:
Director Julie Lynch 541-881-5975
Program Coordinator Angelina Rom 208-455-6839.
You can email them at aviation@tvcc.cc to schedule your TVCC Aviation Program Introduction.