Pilot Careers

A Red Robinson R44 helicopter sits on a mountain top in front of Denali

Path to Pollux

If your goal is to become a utility pilot, MatSu Heli Training is the perfect place to start. Here, you’ll train alongside and learn directly from active utility pilots, gaining real-world insight and industry connections.

After completing your training, you may have the opportunity to instruct with us—creating a natural pathway into Pollux Aviation’s professional utility operations.

A helicopter pilot in a flight helmet smiles while flying a Robinson R44 helicopter

“Currently, there are few bigger industry issues than the demand for qualified pilots,"

Bailey Wood, Director of Strategic Communications at VAI (Vertical Aviation International)

Need for Helicopter Pilots

There’s never been a better time to begin your helicopter pilot training. The rotorcraft industry is growing rapidly, and demand for qualified pilots continues to outpace supply.

A 2024–2025 Rotor Pro survey found that 80% of U.S. helicopter operators reported being short on pilots—a clear sign of opportunity for new aviators entering the field.

A helicopter student flies a Robinson R22 helicopter in the mountains in Alaska