Castle Air Academy is an internationally recognised training organisation with over 40 years’ experience. Castle Air acquired Bristow Academy UK in June 2016, and merged the two training capabilities, facilities and instructors. Castle Air Academy ensures that pilots are trained to the highest standard and our model is used as a benchmark across the industry. Based at Gloucestershire Airport, we are centrally located and only 5 minutes away from the M5.

The Academy team consists of multiple instructors and examiners who all hold the highest grades of professional licences, boasting many years of aviation experience. Our instructors have experience in a variety of different roles including Air Ambulance, Police, Military, Offshore and Charter. Our Head of Training has over 25 years of aviation experience and 17 years’ experience in teaching and examining.

The Academy has experience training students across all different business sectors around the world including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Middle East, India, Africa and Czech Republic. We have strong industry relationships including Offshore, Air Ambulance and Charter which allows us to support students career progressions once they have completed their course.