Cessna Citation Training

Aerosolutions provides initial and recurrent groundschool and simulator training for Cessna C550, C500, Bravo, SII, and Excel aircraft utilizing simulator, classroom and briefing facilities at the Transport Canada Flight Training Centre at the Ottawa Airport.

This training meets or exceeds all Transport Canada requirements and is flexible, complete, high quality and uses the client’s SOPs, checklists and Flight Operations procedures.

Aerosolutions has acquired a proven course curriculum that has been used by several Canadian C550 operators over the past several years with a high level of satisfaction. It is fully electronic using Powerpoint and extensive graphics including animation to assist in learning. Colour training manuals, Quick Reference Handbooks and workbooks are provided to all students. Students write an open and closed-book exam to confirm learning.

All Aerosolutions Citation instructors are C550 type-rated and have experience flying the Citation. Most instructors also have recent experience instructing on the C550 at either Transport Canada or in the private sector. All instructors are professional pilots with years of experience in aviation. All instructor bios are available on request. Aerosolutions can also normally provide operators with an Approved Check Pilot to complete Pilot Proficiency Checks at the end of training.

The Transport Canada C550 simulator is a CAE Level D simulator with an upgraded visual system. Other training aids at the TC Flight Training Centre are state of the art including FMS computer trainer, large posters, avionics trainers, mock-up of cockpit and PC projectors.

Training Content

Aerosolutions recurrent and initial Citation training includes the following content:

• Meets Transport Canada requirements

• Uses client SOPs and Operations Manual procedures

• Recurrent course – 4 hours PF in simulator (normally 4 hours PNF as well) and simulator time for the PPC; 14 hours of classroom time

• Initial course – 12 hours PF in simulator (normally 12 hours PNF as well) and simulator time for the PPC; 35 hours of classroom time

• PPC or LOFT scheduled for last day of course (check pilot can be provided by Aerosolutions at extra cost)

• Two Flight Training Device (FTD) sessions on the initial course

• Differences training prior to the simulator phase to ensure maximum learning during simulator phase

• Each student to receive a training manual, QRH and workbook for use during the course and in flying operations if desired

• Each student to complete a closed book and open book final exam prior to the simulator phase

• Additional training available if necessary to attain the required standard (at extra cost)

• Contact Aerosolutions for a more detailed syllabus

Aerosolutions Citation Recurrent Course Footprint

Aerosolutions Citation Initial Course Footprint

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Aerosolutions Citation Training Benefits

The following benefits make Aerosolutions Citation training attractive to Canadian operators:

• No requirement for TSA approval for initial course training

• No requirement to pay expenses for ACPs or TC Inspectors to conduct PPCs in the USA

• Reduced airfare and hotel costs for students

• Reduced travel time for students

• Possibility of groundschool training at your requested location thus reducing travel costs

• No requirement for a company check pilot or TC Inspector to conduct PPCs

• Use of client’s SOPs, checklists and Operations Manual procedures thus improving training outcomes

• Flexibility to schedule additional training immediately following normal course in most cases

• Payment in Canadian dollars eliminating currency fluctuation issues

• High quality CAE-built Level D simulator with visual upgrades

• High tech training aids such as FMS trainers available during the course

• Prime time classroom and simulator times (no scheduled training past 10PM or before 8AM)

• Walkaround performed on a real Citation aircraft

• Day off provided in the middle of the initial course for independent study

• Other training available including: IFR refresher; CRM; decision-making; aircraft command

• Other required training such as dangerous goods, icing, RVSM, CFIT, GPS and low visibility takeoff can be added if required

Aerosolutions Training Dates and Costs

Aerosolutions has planned the following Citation courses in Ottawa:

Course Registration

Should you wish to register for a Citation course, please go to Course Registration on this site and complete and return the registration form via e-mail or fax. As space is limited, it is best to register early.

A course deposit of 50% of the total cost per student must be received within 7 business days.  These deposits are fully refundable if attendance on the course is cancelled more than 60 days from the start date.   Once the registration form is received by Aerosolutions, a contract will be sent for signature.

Course Fees

The cost for the Aerosolutions Recurrent Citation Course is $7,000.00CDN plus GST.  The cost for the Aerosolutions Initial Citation Course is $14,700.00CDN plus GST.  It is preferred to send students on course in pairs or groups of three. Should you send more than one student course rates are reduced by $1,000.00 CDN per initial course student and by $500.00 CDN per recurrent course student.  Full payment is due 7 days prior to the course start date.

Should you wish to use an ACP provided by Aerosolutions to conduct your PPC, the cost is $500.00 per student plus Transport Canada endorsements (type rating or instrument rating renewal) if required.  Additional training, if necessary, will be charged at $900.00CDN plus GST per hour of simulator instruction as authorized by the client.  Additional classroom training will be charged at $700.00CDN plus GST per day.

Groundschool training can sometimes be done at your requested location. Additional travel and accommodation costs will be billed as well as $400.00CDN per day travel time.

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