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Guidance Aviation strives to go above and beyond not only in flight training but also in job performance and giving back.

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Guidance Aviation was founded in 1998 with one helicopter and John Stonecipher working as the sole instructor pilot and employee.
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Safety

We understand that safety is a learned behavior and we continuously strive to improve operations, creating the safest environment for our students and employees.

Career Services

From fire fighting & law enforcement to offshore oil & emergency medical services, the global demand for professional helicopter pilots is huge & so are the rewards.

Cost Reduction

More effective training on the ground means greater preparedness in the air, which equates to lower costs for you.

Technology

We’ve integrated multiple learning strategies including audio, video, and advanced simulation while developing new content and training delivery systems including a flight maneuvers mobile app and online training portal.

Unique Opportunities

At Guidance you’ll get the opportunity to apply your training in unique, real world operations that will better prepare you for a successful career as a professional helicopter pilot.
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Training Program

Our training adheres to a strict bench-mark schedule that takes you from no experience to Certified Flight Instructor in 24 months.

Student Services

From day one to finding your dream job, we are here to provide a clear path to your goals. We guide you through the entire experience. Our Student Services Staff is comprised of financial aid professionals and veteran graduates.

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From the ground to the sky, you will be surrounded by highly experienced flight instructors and a faculty comprised of the most experienced personnel in the industry.

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Our highly experienced Veteran staff are here to help you from the initial paperwork to the resume that lands you your first job.
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July 14, 2017

What is High Density Altitude and why does it matter?
You may have heard about “flying in High DA” or “High Density Altitude”, but does that really mean anything to the aspiring helicopter pilot looking for the right training program? I can tell you that it didn’t mean anything to me when I first started looking into flight schools. Back then, I had seen it … Continued

February 14, 2017

One Student Pilot’s Advice on Applying for Flight Training in the USA
Private Pilot, Lechelle Dippenaar traveled across the world to take the next step in her flight training, coming to Guidance all the way from South Africa. Here, Lechelle shares with us the some of her story and what it was like enrolling for flight school in the U.S. as a foreign citizen. What was your … Continued

January 2, 2017

Santa Flies in on a Helicopter: 2017 Edition
Once again, a Guidance Aviation pilot was happy to oblige when Santa Claus needed a ride. This year, Chief Pilot Instructor Zach Hardwick heeded the call to escort Santa over to Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI!). Check out a 360°, panoramic video of the event. If you’re on mobile, try moving your device to see the … Continued

December 12, 2016

Keeping the Prestige in Pilot
Guidance Aviation Pilot, Andrew Craw and his family relocated over 1700 miles for Andrew to attend the right flight school and to pursue his dream of becoming a Commercial Pilot. His dream is now becoming a reality. As I sit with my wife and three year old son at the local airport restaurant, I can’t … Continued
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