Ideal Aviation
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Helicopter Pilot Training |
| Date founded | 1994 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate of completion |
| School accreditation | Federal Aviation Administration, Veterans Administration |
| Specialized accreditation | 141 Approved Flight School |
| Specialized licensure | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | St. Louis |
| Population of city the school is in | 159 |
| Public transportation to campus | Public Transit Bus & Train |
| Student parking on campus | Student Parking Available |
| County | St. Clair |
| School visit availability | Monday though Saturday by Appointment |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Bill Houska mailto:bill.houska@idealaviationstl.com 618.215.6754 |
| Additional information | Midwest Helicopter is partnered with Saint Louis University & Southwestern Illinois College to give you an option to train to become a professional helicopter pilot while earning your degree. The first day of class starts in the cockpit and will culminate with an undergraduate degree from a university all while earning the certificates and flight experience necessary to start your career as a professional helicopter pilot. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 20 |
| Number of full time, female students | 5 |
| Total number of full time students | 25 |
| Number of part time, male students | 10 |
| Total number of part-time students | 10 |
| Total number of male students | 30 |
| Total number of female students | 5 |
| Total number of students | 35 |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 30% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 5 |
| Number of countries represented | 2 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 50% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter Total Private Pilot (50 Hours) $39,055.50 Instrument Rating (50 Hours) $42,384 Commercial Rating (50 Hours) $31,272 Flight Instructor (25 Hours) $20,777 Instrument Flight Instructor (15 hours) $14,800 |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Federal Financial Aid, Veterans Benefits Accepted |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Bill Houska |
| Admissions contact title | Operations Manager |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 618.215.6754 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Becca Sewell |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Office Manager |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Grading system | Pass/Fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 7 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 6 |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Colin P Foppe |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 618.215.2282 |