Summary FlightSafety International offers type-specific training for various business jets using advanced full-flight simulators. CAE Simuflite's business aviation training programs cover the Bombardier, Dassault, Gulfstream, Embraer, and Textron jet series. TRU Simulation + Training provides advanced full-flight simulators for Textron and Bombardier aircraft, focusing on private, commercial & military markets.
1 FlightSafety International FlightSafety is a worldwide provider of private jet type-specific training FlightSafety International is one of the world's premier professional aviation training companies and suppliers of flight simulators. They offer type-specific training for a wide range of business jets , including: Bombardier: Challenger, Global, and Learjet series Dassault: Falcon series Gulfstream: G280 to G700 series Cessna Citation: from CJ series to Citation Longitude Embraer: Phenom, Legacy, and Praetor series FlightSafety International uses advanced full-flight simulators and comprehensive ground school programs for its training. The company operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations across multiple countries.
FlightSafety provides more than a million hours of training annually to pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 154-167 countries and independent territories. It has manufactured over 620 full flight simulators and offers factory-authorized training for most business and regional aircraft manufacturers, covering 135 aircraft models and more than 4,000 courses. FlightSafety has built simulators for a wide range of aircraft from various manufacturers, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Bombardier, Cessna, Beechcraft, Gulfstream, and others.
2 CAE Simuflite CAE is a global leader in civil aviation training CAE Simuflite's private jet training programs cover various jet types: Bombardier: Challenger, Global, and Learjet series Dassault: Falcon series Gulfstream: G280 to G650 Embraer: Phenom, Legacy, and Praetor series Textron: Citation series and King Air CAE utilizes state-of-the-art full-flight simulators and has training centers across the USA. The company has also partnered to provide training center facilities for Bombardier and Embraer private jet aircraft. 3 TRU Simulation + Training TRU Simulation + Training is a Textron company that provides training solutions for private jet aircraft For business aviation, they offer programs for : Textron Aviation: Cessna Citation and King Air series Bombardier: Challenger and Global series TRU uses advanced full-flight simulators and provides both initial and recurrent training programs.
Pilots contemplating private jet training should know that some general aviation jets, such as all Learjet aircraft types and others over 12,500 lb MGTOW, require two pilots. At the same time, some, like the Cessna CE-510 Mustang and the CE-525 CitationJet (CJ), may be flown single-pilot. Special training is required for single-pilot flight operations, and a specific single-pilot type rating is also required.
For example, a pilot receiving standard initial type rating training in the Citation CE-510 Mustang will be tested to two-pilot type rating standards and the FAA Type Rating would be "CE-510." If that pilot wished to fly the Mustang single pilot, the training program would be tailored for single pilot flight, and the FAA type rating would be "CE-510S." 4 Bombardier Training Centers Bombardier operates its own training facilities Bombardier Training Centers focus exclusively on Bombardier aircraft types: Challenger series Global series Learjet series Their training centers use Bombardier-certified flight instructors and full-flight simulators designed to match the specific aircraft types.
5 Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) A joint venture between Embraer and CAE ECTS specializes in training for Embraer executive jets: Phenom 100 and 300 Legacy 450, 500, 600, and 650 Praetor 500 and 600 ECTS uses CAE's advanced full-flight simulators and provides both initial and recurrent training programs. These schools specialize in type-specific training for private jet pilots, using a combination of advanced full-flight simulators and, in some cases, actual aircraft for certain training phases. They offer initial type ratings, recurrent training, and advanced courses tailored to the specific needs of private jet operations.
School choice often depends on the aircraft type the pilot needs to be trained on and factors like location and scheduling flexibility. 6 SIMCOM Aviation Training SIMCOM offers type-specific training for an array of private jet models SIMCOM is a US-based training organization for several private jets , including: Cessna Citation series Embraer Phenom and Legacy series Hawker series Learjet series Eclipse 500 and 550 SIMCOM uses advanced full-flight simulators and provides both initial and recurrent training programs. They offer both simulator-based and aircraft-based training options.
A full flight simulator features a true-size aircraft cockpit with at least three degrees of motion. This type of training is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in business and private aviation. To expand on this topic, it's worth noting a few additional points: Training Frequency : Most schools offer initial type rating courses and recurrent training programs.
Recurrent training is typically required annually or semi-annually, depending on the specific regulations and insurance requirements. Simulator Advantages : Full-flight simulators allow pilots to practice emergency procedures and rare scenarios that would be too dangerous or impractical to replicate in an actual aircraft. Location Flexibility : Many of these training providers have multiple locations across the USA and internationally, allowing pilots to choose a convenient location for their training.
Customized Programs : These schools often offer customized training programs tailored to the specific needs of individual operators or flight departments. Additional Services : Besides pilot training, many centers provide maintenance technician and cabin crew safety training for a comprehensive approach to private aviation operations. Regulatory Approval : These training programs are typically approved by the FAA and other international aviation authorities, ensuring that the training meets the required standards for licensing and currency.
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