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

Andy H

Synthetic Training Instructor

Paul L

Flight instructor

Merrick F

Flight Instructor

Graham W

Flight Instructor

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

2nd November 2024 – Sofitel London Heathrow T5

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)

Heathrow Medical Services is a CAA and EASA approved Aero-Medical Centre (AeMC) and can perform and issue UK CAA Class 1 and 3 initial medical examinations and Initial EASA Class 1 Medicals for all EU member states

Student FAQ

Anyone above the age of 17 can apply but you must be at least 18 years old on the day your course starts providing you meet all entry requirements.

Contact us directly to book on our courses. You can reach the team on 03333 638 941 or complete the contact form online.

We ask that during training you are available full time throughout your training blocks but understand that sometimes unforeseen circumstances happen where you may need to pause your training, so we always aim to be flexible and accommodate the time of you need.

Yes! We are a registered ELCAS learning provider. Contact us directly to find out more or contact ELCAS.

We offer a mixture of payment options and structures. Contact us directly to discuss financial options.
You are required to pay an initial deposit before you start to secure your place on the course.

Get in touch with us to find out our recommendations for accommodation.
+44 (0)1452 716 86 | training@castleairacademy.co.uk.

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