Catalog “Excellence in Flight Training” In Kona In Honolulu In Lihue 73-310 U’u Street 90 Nakolo Place, Ste 2 3501 Rice Street, Ste 222 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Mauna Loa Helicopters.com Updated February 3, 2012 Page 1 of 40 Main Branch Kona International Airport 73-310 U’u Street Kailua-Kona, Hi 96740 (808) 334-0234 Fax (808) 334-0191 Satellite Location Honolulu International Airport 90 Nakolo Place, Suite 2 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 (808) 834-6799 Fax (808) 833-9778 Satellite Location Lihue Airport 3501 Rice Street, Suite 222 Lihue, Hawaii 96766 (808) 245-4006 Fax (808) 246-1190 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION The policy of Mauna Loa Helicopters assumes that no person in the United States shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, handicap, national origin, marital status, veteran’s status, political belief or affiliation, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. MLH maintains all student records in confidentiality according to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1964. Because of the changing needs of the aviation industry, course content, material, or schedules, may occasionally change. Mauna Loa Helicopters reserves the right to make modifications and changes to the Professional Pilot Program and any individual courses offered. The changes may include staff or material and equipment used for the course. The FAA may change a regulation or standard, and MLH will maintain the necessary standards set forth by these governing powers. These changes are designed and incorporated to ensure each student receives the best training possible. This catalog, as well as other bulletins, publications or announcements, are subject to change without notice. Updates on the facts and other information in this catalog can be obtained from the President or General Manager. Updated February 3, 2012 Page 2 of 40 Table of Contents Our School ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Our History ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Our Philosophy .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Our Mission ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Credentials and Certificates ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Facilities and Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Kailua Kona, Big Island of Hawaii (Main Branch) ............................................................................................. 7 Honolulu, Island of Oahu .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Lihue, Island of Kauai .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Admissions/International Students ......................................................................................................................... 9 Visas .........................................................................................................................................................................................10 Visa Procedures ............................................................................................................................................................11 Professional Pilot Program ..........................................................................................................................................14 Individual Courses ...............................................................................................................................................................15 Attendance and Training ...................................................................................................................................................18 Grading and Satisfactory Progress ......................................................................................................................22 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ..............................................................................................................25 Notification of Rights: FERPA .......................................................................................................................................28 Student Resources ..............................................................................................................................................................29 Health and Safety.................................................................................................................................................................32 Campus Security Statistics ..........................................................................................................................................32 Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs ..............................................................................................................33 Finance .......................................................................................................................................................................................35 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................................35 Federal Student Loans ..................................................................................................................................................35 Private Alternative Funding ........................................................................................................................................36 Withdrawal, Termination and Refunds ......................................................................................................................38 Updated February 3, 2012 Page 3 of 40 Our School Welcome Welcome to Mauna Loa Helicopters. We conduct flight training and aerial photography operations on the Big Island of Hawaii, Oahu and Kauai, as well as helicopter tours on the island of Kauai. You are about to embark on perhaps the greatest adventure of your life. Mauna Loa will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to start on a rewarding and promising career in aviation. Thank you for your interest in our company and helicopter training programs. We look forward to helping you achieve your dream. Sincerely, Ben Fouts President Updated February 3, 2012 Page 4 of 40 Our School Our History Since 1995, Mauna Loa Helicopters has provided professional helicopter pilot training, aerial photography and helicopter charters. In the summer of 2007, Mauna Loa began operating scenic tours on the Island of Kauai. Our locations across the Hawaiian island chain allow us to take full advantage of spectacular locales, varied weather conditions and unique challenges that comprise Hawaii and its airspace. Our Philosophy Our focus from day one is to guide our student pilots on a path to career success. Mauna Loa Helicopters gives each student the training they need to become a confident and competent professional, prepared to work anywhere in the world. We believe that Hawaii offers outstanding infrastructure for flight training, more convenient flight practice areas, less congested airspace, more favorable weather conditions and best of all, one of the most dynamic training environments on the planet. Our Mission Mauna Loa Helicopters, through proven programs and progressive oversight, trains each student as a distinct individual. We use our programs for the most efficient and rigorous training in the industry. We strive to create and maintain the most advanced training program available and utilize the unique environment Hawaii offers. Every decision made is done so with safety as the primary consideration. Our staff prepares each student to become a professional helicopter pilot and we hold them to the highest of standards to ensure a safe and successful career. We measure our success by evaluating the success of our graduates. Credentials and Certificates Mauna Loa Helicopters is an FAA approved Part 141 helicopter flight training school. Mauna Loa Helicopters is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Accreditation, thus far has been granted to just four helicopter flight schools nationwide, provides important benefits and safeguards for students. What this means to prospective students is that Mauna Loa has proven to a professional accreditation agency that the school meets stringent academic and administrative standards. ACCSC, recognized