What is required to maintain the validity of a Commercial Helicopter License?

To maintain the validity of a Commercial Helicopter License, it is essential to hold a valid medical certificate and to complete the required flight reviews. The medical certificate ensures that the pilot meets the health and fitness standards necessary to operate a helicopter, which is critical for safety. Additionally, completing flight reviews ensures that the pilot's skills and knowledge are current and meet the regulatory requirements set by Transport Canada. These flight reviews typically include both practical flight tests and ground school evaluations to confirm that the pilot is proficient in both flying and understanding the regulations and procedures.

While regular aircraft maintenance checking is indeed a vital component of aviation safety, it is the pilot’s responsibility to operate the aircraft in compliance with maintenance regulations but does not directly relate to the validity of their license. The medical certificate is not the sole requirement; both the medical and flight review elements are essential. Training every six months may be beneficial for skill retention but is not a defined regulatory requirement for maintaining the license's validity.