“Thanks to Universal I was more than prepared for the airlines when I graduated. With the rigorous training and fast-paced environment I didn’t feel at all overwhelmed when I began training at Skywest. Additionally, transitioning to an instructor at Universal immediately upon course completion allowed me to build enough time to be hired at Skywest only one month after I graduated from Baylor, and for that I am very grateful!”

“Universal was crucial in preparing me towards achieving my dream of becoming an airline pilot. In training I was held to a high standard, and received excellent instruction. As an instructor, I did my best to keep that standard for my students, and with myself. This helped me to understand and to strive for excellence and professionalism, crucial for any pilot, but especially for the airlines. I could not have made it without Baylor and UFC.“

I can honestly say the training and development as an aspiring professional pilot was top of the line and it truly changed my life. From the highest quality management, clean building, well kept aircraft, and detail orientated instructors I can honestly say I feel as if I received the best training I could have in the nation.

While I was applying for other part 135 jobs many of them even skipped the interview process due to knowing “the quality of pilots Universal Flight Concepts produces”. Even as an instructor I was held to the highest standard and I feel so prepared as I move on to the next stages of my life in the aviation industry.

Thank you for everything everyone on the team of Universal Flight Concepts have done for me. I promise I’ll uphold the quality that Universal has taught me wherever I go!

“Universal Helicopters was enjoyable and the instructors I trained with were exceptional! I received all of the instruction I needed to be a professional within the aviation industry.

I enjoyed Universal so much, and after graduation felt very fortunate when they offered me a position as a flight instructor. I spent a little over two years continuing my education as I provided one to new students.

I was made the Assistant Chief Pilot for Classic Air Medical and shortly thereafter accepted the role as Director of Operations.

I am grateful for the kickstart Universal Helicopters gave me. I have never regretted my decision to become a helicopter pilot.”

“My time as a student and flight instructor with Universal helped me develop knowledge and habits along with teaching and evaluation methods that made me the stand out leader that operators are looking for. What you learn first in initial training matters and will set the tone for the rest of your career as a pilot, and Universal gave me the solid foundation of knowledge and skill to ensure a safe and successful career in aviation.“

“While I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Universal, it was not until I moved on in my career that I realized how fine of a school it is. The level of training was beyond comparison.

The hours spent in Matt’s Hewlett’s office preparing for a checkride, the unbelievable, advanced flight training I received from Danny Mackenzie during CFI training, as well as stellar instruction from the whole cadre, set me up for a successful career. They taught me how to learn, how to be an aviator and how to come home safely to my wife and children.

I am extremely grateful to have attended Universal Helicopters. I owe all the success I’ve had in aviation to the solid foundation Universal provided me.”