L R Helicopters Training Academy
CHPL Scholarship 2027
Take our full Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence course for $71,000 including GST, a saving of $16,691.95. Up to 10 scholarships are available in 2027 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
At a Glance
Scholarship Details and Key Dates
- Applications openNovember 15, 2026
- Applications closeDecember 31, 2026
- InterviewsJanuary 4 to 15, 2027
- Decisions byJanuary 22, 2027
- Training startsFebruary to April 2027
- Applications openMarch 1, 2027
- Applications closeMay 31, 2027
- InterviewsJune 7 to 18, 2027
- Decisions byJune 25, 2027
- Training startsAugust to October 2027
Why We Offer It
About the Scholarship
L R HELICOPTERS INC. has trained helicopter pilots at Springbank Airport for many years, and many of our own pilots started in our flight school. The CHPL Scholarship helps new Canadian pilots start their careers through our Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence course.
We are looking for people who want a long career in the Canadian helicopter industry, who will work hard, and who will represent our company and our industry with professionalism. Successful graduates can follow our Graduate and Mentorship pathway:
- CHPL
- Ground crew
- Tour pilot (building toward 250 hours)
- Flight instructor
- Forestry and other commercial flying
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, you must meet every item below:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start of flight training.
- Apply for the full CHPL course at L R HELICOPTERS INC. for a 2027 start and have not already started CHPL flight training with us.
- Hold a valid Transport Canada Category 1 medical certificate, or have your medical exam booked before the application deadline.
- Meet Transport Canada’s aviation language proficiency requirements in English.
- Not be a relative of an owner, shareholder, director or selection committee member of L R HELICOPTERS INC.
- Have not received this scholarship before.
Training start dates
Scholarship students start at different times throughout the year, so each student gets steady instructor time and aircraft time. Tell us your preferred start month on the application form. L R HELICOPTERS INC. will confirm your start date in your award letter. Applicants who are not selected in Round 1 are welcome to apply again in Round 2.
Selection
How Applications Are Scored
Every complete application is scored by the selection committee out of 100 points. Applicants must score at least 70 to be considered, and the highest scores are offered for the scholarships.
| Criteria | What we look for | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Motivation and career goals | A clear reason for becoming a helicopter pilot and a realistic career plan | 25 |
| Commitment to the Canadian helicopter industry | Plans to build a career in Canada; interest in ground crew, tour, instructor or forestry work | 20 |
| Interview and professionalism | Communication, attitude, safety mindset and how you present yourself | 20 |
| Readiness to train | Education, medical status, any aviation background, and a plan to fund the rest of the course | 15 |
| Leadership, teamwork and community | Work, volunteer, sport, cadet or community involvement | 10 |
| Financial need | How much the scholarship would make training possible for you (optional section) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Selection committee
Applications are reviewed and scored by the Chief Pilot, the General Manager, and a Flight Instructor. The committee’s recommendations are approved by the Chief Executive Officer. Any committee member with a personal connection to an applicant will step out of that review.
Checklist
What to Include
You apply online and upload your documents as part of the application. Your application is complete only when it includes all of the following:
- The completed online application form, with the declaration accepted and signed electronically.
- Answers to the personal statement questions (500 to 750 words in total), typed into the form or uploaded as one document.
- A current resume.
- Two references who are not family members (an employer, teacher, coach or community leader).
- Your Category 1 medical details (expiry date, or the date your exam is booked), entered in the form.
- A copy of your most recent education transcript or diploma.
- Your CHPL course application, submitted through lrhelicopters.com, under our standard enrolment terms. Complete the CHPL course application.
Please do not upload your ID or medical certificates. If you are shortlisted, bring your original proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence (Canadian passport, birth certificate, citizenship card or PR card) and your medical certificate to your interview. We will record that we saw them and will not keep a copy.
Applications
How to Apply
Apply online: complete the CHPL Scholarship application below. You can upload your resume, transcript and personal statement directly in the form as PDF, JPG or PNG files.
What happens next: your application goes straight to our Customer Service and Sales team, who will confirm by email that it was received and let you know if anything is missing.
Questions: call 403-286-4601 or email info@lrhelicopters.ca. You are also welcome to book a facility tour to see our aircraft and meet the team.
Applications are only accepted through the online form. Late or incomplete applications will not be scored. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to book an interview.
The online application form will be available here on November 15, 2026. Round 1 closes December 31, 2026.
Questions? Call 403-286-4601 or email info@lrhelicopters.ca.
The Fine Print
Terms and Conditions
- The scholarship is a $16,691.95 reduction in CHPL course tuition, bringing your course price to $71,000 including GST. This price is held for your course even if the regular price changes. The scholarship is not paid in cash, has no cash value, and cannot be transferred to another person or another course.
- The reduction is applied in two equal stages: half ($8,345.98) is credited to your tuition account after you pass the mid-course progress check, and the remaining half ($8,345.97) is credited after you are recommended for the Transport Canada flight test.
- If you withdraw, are dismissed, or stop training before a stage is reached, any stage not yet earned is not applied. Stages already credited do not have to be repaid.
- You must stay enrolled in the CHPL course, keep your Category 1 medical valid, follow your training schedule, and stay in good standing under the L R HELICOPTERS INC. academic and safety policies.
- Your training start date is set by L R HELICOPTERS INC. in your award letter, based on your preference and instructor and aircraft availability. The scholarship applies only to a course that starts in 2027.
- Training breaks longer than 60 days require written approval, or the remaining stages may be cancelled.
- The scholarship cannot be combined with any other L R HELICOPTERS INC. discount or promotion on the CHPL course.
- Your tuition and enrolment documents, including your T2202 tuition slip, will show the reduced tuition actually charged.
- Graduates in good standing will receive priority consideration for ground crew and entry-level positions through our Graduate and Mentorship Program. Employment is not guaranteed and is not a condition of the scholarship.
- The decision of the selection committee, as approved by the Chief Executive Officer, is final.
- L R HELICOPTERS INC. may change or end this scholarship program for future intakes. Awards already made will be honoured under these terms.
Your Information
Your Privacy
L R HELICOPTERS INC. is a federally regulated air operator, so the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) applies to how we handle your personal information.
- What we collect and why: only what we need to check your eligibility, score your application, contact you, and run your award if you are selected. We do not ask for your Social Insurance Number, your date of birth, or copies of your ID or medical certificate in the application.
- Who sees it: our Customer Service and Sales team, who process applications; the selection committee; the Chief Executive Officer, who approves awards; and Accounting, if you are awarded a scholarship. We contact your references only with your consent. We never sell your information.
- Marketing: we will not add you to marketing emails or use your name or story in promotions unless you tick the optional boxes on the form. You can change your mind at any time.
- Where it is stored: in our secure online form service and our Microsoft 365 and HubSpot systems. Some of these providers may store information outside Canada, including in the United States, where it may be accessed by courts, law enforcement and national security authorities under local law.
- How long we keep it: applications that are not selected are deleted 12 months after decisions are sent. If you are selected, your application becomes part of your student file and is kept as required for training records.
- Your rights: you can ask to see or correct your information, or withdraw your application, at any time. Contact our Privacy Officer at info@lrhelicopters.ca (Attention: Privacy Officer) or 403-286-4601. If you are not satisfied with our answer, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Questions About the Scholarship?
Call 403-286-4601 or email info@lrhelicopters.ca. You are also welcome to book a facility tour to see our aircraft and meet the team.