After more than 20 years as a REGA jet pilot (Senior Commander / Training Captain), I wanted to start training as a professional helicopter pilot in 2015 and found the company Mountainflyers. The professionalism, informal and uncomplicated approach, o...
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Informational Meeting
Get to know our flight school and gain an insight into our flight operations.
We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our bases and advise you on all aspects of our training opportunities.
The information meeting can also be combined with a trial flight - take the controls yourself as a pilot and immerse yourself in helicopter flying!
Offer overview
Would you like to start flying helicopters or do you already have a pilot's license and are looking for an additional rating?
Basic training, type ratings, mountain flying, external load, night flying, license conversion or instrument flying - we will be happy to put together a tailor-made and cost-effective training package for you. Our experienced flight instructors will ensure that you are competently and comprehensively prepared for your exams in accordance with the legal requirements. We offer all the necessary theory courses to accompany your flight training. From basic training PPL(H) to the highest license level Airline Transport Pilot License with Instrument Rating ATPL/IR(H)
VR motion simulator
Innovation is important to us.
We are a proud launch customer of Loft Dynamics and set a new standard in training by using state-of-the-art virtual reality simulators in combination with the real helicopters for training.
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Marc Badertscher
Professional pilot & flight instructor
REGA, EMS Ambulance Flights | Mountain Flyers 80 Ltd.
Luzi Knöll
Commercial Pilot & Training Specialist
Loft Dynamics
I would like to thank the entire Mountainflyers team. From the very beginning, the approach was extremely professional and at the same time extremely friendly. I would particularly like to emphasize the great flexibility in scheduling - they always t...
Randhir Singh
Private Pilot PPL(H)
South Africa
Since 2022 I started flight training in my home town of Cape Town, South Africa. I knew soon after that I would love to acquire an EASA License as it is very valuable, well recognized globally and what better place to do the training for it than swit...
Andreas Steiner
Commercial pilot
Air Glaciers, Lauterbrunnen
In January 2025, I was able to complete my MOU mountain training with the Mountainflyers. The Mountainflyers team responded professionally to my wishes and carried out the training with me in an efficient, uncomplicated and friendly manner. I can onl...
Ueli Burkhalter
Professional pilot & flight instructor
REGA, Air Rescue
After several years as a professional pilot in fixed-wing aircraft, I was toying with the idea of training to become a professional helicopter pilot around 2006. At that time, an acquaintance gave me a trial flight voucher from Mountainflyers. I foun...
Lars Aebi
Private pilot & task specialist
I completed my private pilot training with the Mountainflyers last summer. The training is challenging and fascinating at the same time.
The family atmosphere in the team made me feel comfortable and welcome right from the start. I was also given ...
Jonathan Isenring
Commercial Pilot
Canadian Helicopters Limited
The training with the Mountainflyers was excellent. For me, this consisted of converting my Canadian license and completing the CH MOU training. As I commute back and forth between Canada and Switzerland for work, one of the biggest challenges for me...
Fabienne Scheidegger
Private Pilot PPL(H)
I completed my PPL training with the Mountainflyers in 2024. I felt very well looked after right from the start. Any questions or difficulties are answered in a very personalized way and a solution is found, whether in practice or theory. The team is...
Titian Gruber
Pilot
Air Zermatt AG
The training as a private pilot was well-organized and professional, so in 2019 I completed my training as a flight instructor at Mountainflyers.
After a few trial flights with various helicopter companies, I chose Mountainflyers because I was imp...
Tim Blaser
Private Pilot | Flightline Management & Infrastructure
Mountain Flyers 80 Ltd.
The PPL training with the Mountainflyers was very well organized and uncomplicated. Everything is explained very precisely and well. However, if there are any questions regarding flight practice or theory, these are answered within a very short time....
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a PPL (A) for fixed-wing aircraft. Does this simplify my helicopter pilot training?
Yes, definitely. Only the helicopter-specific theoretical subjects have to be taken at the FOCA, the flight training is also reduced by 5 flight hours.
Although the aircraft itself is significantly different to operate, the existing skills in navigation, radio, etc. allow rapid progress.
I have glasses, can I still fly a helicopter?
To obtain a pilot's license, a medical examination by an aviation physician is mandatory. Visual acuity is also checked. However, a visual impairment in the normal range which is corrected by a well-adjusted visual aid is not normally an obstacle.
Is helicopter flying dangerous?
As with any form of transportation, there are certain risks involved in flying. However, these are minimized by a high level of safety awareness and professionalism. Mountainflyers has a comprehensive SMS (Safety Manegemant System), so that all procedures are constantly monitored and improved.
Our flight instructors are all experienced pilots with years of experience in helicopter flying. We also attach great importance to the maintenance of our helicopters.
What professional training do I need?
In principle, no specific prior knowledge is required to start private pilot training.
The necessary theoretical knowledge is acquired in the courses. The flight radio is also learned and basic technical courses provide the necessary knowledge about the helicopter used in the training. Experienced flight instructors, theory instructors and pilots are on hand to help and advise the student pilot.