Type Rating Training
Bristol Flying Centre is an established Type Rating Training Organisation (TRTO) approved by the CAA and JAA to train pilots across Europe and ICAO membership states. We offer type ratings for the King Air B200/100/90 series and Citation Jet C525 series.
We have modern, dedicated facilities at Bristol Airport, where we operate seven days a week to deliver training that fits our students’ schedules. As well as offering standard type rating training courses we can provide tailored courses and refreshers, both flight and ground school. We do not use simulators and are happy to travel where possible to avoid costly positioning flights.
The BFC group operates and maintains numerous Citation Jets and King Air aircraft of our own and on behalf of our clients, so can provide real hands-on experience throughout the training programme. Our trainers are recognised within the industry and respected by students of all levels:
- Classroom training is delivered by Tom Shaw, former base captain for Air South West. His pragmatic approach takes students beyond the exam syllabus into practical, real-world matters.
- Flight training is with Julian Telling and Martin Barnes. Both are highly experienced, with over 25000 hours combined experience and each is a qualified type rating and instrument rating examiner.
We usually require students to hold a commercial license with a single pilot instrument rating; if you are not yet a qualified commercial pilot please refer to our flight training partner, Bristol Aviation.