What is the average age of students at Kestrel Aviation?
The average age of Kestrel Students is 25-37 for commercial helicopter students, and 17-30 for commercial aeroplane students. A Student Licence can be obtained from the age of 16. A Private Pilot Licence from the age of 17, and a Commercial Pilot Licence after your 18th birthday. There is no upper age limit as long as the candidate can meet the required medical standards. In general the helicopter industry is more suited to older candidates. Those pilots aspiring to enter the airlines on the other hand need to hold a commercial licence by their early 20’s.