Student Information
For further information on your course, email us directly or come to one of our open days!
Meet The Instructors
We are an Approved Training Organisation specialising in advanced training to qualified pilots and every instructor holds the highest grades of professional licence.
“With the experience and knowledge of our instructors and the support of Castle Air Aviation Group, students will excel and thrive in their future careers here at Castle Air Academy!”
– Robin Gibson, Head of Training
Robin Gibson
Head of Training, CAA IRE, IRI, TRE, TRI
Paul Hogan
Deputy Head of Training, IRI, TRE, TRI
Oliver Byard-Jones
CAA IRE, IRI, TRE, TRI
Hugh Purdon
Training & Operations Coordinator
Facilities
Gloucestershire Airport
Castle Air Academy underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2024, upgrading our facilities to deliver superior training standards. Our state-of-the-art environment includes multiple classrooms, briefing and planning rooms, smart technology, an AW109E simulator, and a fully equipped breakroom, ensuring you have everything needed for effective learning.
Conveniently located at Gloucestershire Airport, Castle Air Academy is easily accessible and is less than 20 minutes from both Cheltenham and Gloucester city centers.
Our prime location at Gloucestershire Airport offers ideal conditions for instrument training, featuring ILS, NDB, GPS, and RNAV capabilities. This allows us to conduct all aspects of instrument rating on-site, eliminating the need for travel. This setup reduces positioning costs for students and maximises training time, focusing on performing approaches rather than commuting between airports.
Events
Pilot Careers Live
Open Days
Our open days provide the opportunity for you to see the facilities that you will be training and meet our instructors. You will be able to ask questions and find out more what Castle Air can offer you.
Aero-Medical Centre (AeMC)
