Crew Training Centres

While you're progressing through the CityJet Wings Cadet programme,, you'll be training on the very best equipment, working in purpose-built facilities and living in comfortable accommodation. Each location is tailored to the different stages of your training.

Nursling, UK
At our Full Flight Simulator Centre in Nursling you will be surrounded by the most up-to-date training technology available. This includes two Airbus A320 full flight simulators, a Boeing 737-800 full flight simulator, two Boeing 737 Fixed Base Training Devices and two Airbus Virtual Flight Decks. The centre is also equipped with a suite of specialist computer-based training (CBT) rooms as well as space to eat and relax between sessions. During your initial ATPL theory training with us you will receive instruction from our team of highly qualified ground school instructors. You will mix and mingle with other cadets and experienced airline pilots and - being in the midst of an airline training facility - you will be able to join in on sim sessions on an ad hoc basis and benefit from the expertise of our airline training captains who will offer support and advice throughout your training.

Hamilton, New Zealand
Based at Hamilton Airport on New Zealand's North Island and adjacent to the main runway; the 19,000sq ft Crew Training Centre offers several flight simulators, briefing rooms, lecture rooms, planning and operation facilities. You'll be flying DA20 Katanas or Cessna 172s during the single-engine phase and the twin-engine Diamond DA42 Twin Stars when you progress onto ME flying. During your 7 months here, you will work towards your CPL and return home as a proud licence holder.

Clearways, New Zealand
While you're training at Hamilton, you will stay at our Clearways accommodation complex for at least some of your training. Four of the accommodation buildings contain 24 studio rooms, a central kitchen, lounge, laundry and storage area. The fifth, most recently added block has 32 rooms. As you would expect, there is also a gym on site as well as other sporting and leisure facilities. Clearways is just a few kilometres from the Crew Training Centre - Hamilton and we have a fleet of CTC Wings minibuses to make use of during your training.

Bournemouth, UK
Flying School, Bournemouth UK The final eight-week phase of your CPL/IR training is completed at our Crew Training Centre at Bournemouth International Airport. Here you'll be training on a DA42 Twin Star simulator and aircraft before moving on to flying the big jets.

Dibden, UK
Dibden Manor incorporates our Group Headquarters, the CTC Wings Selection Centre and another Crew Training Centre with spacious training rooms for both CBT and traditional training, and first-rate accommodation. The manor has 30 en-suite bedrooms, each with a study area, plus a lounge, bar, putting green and nine acres of grounds to enjoy - the perfect setting in which unwind after training sessions. The Manor is right on the edge of the New Forest in the South of England and 15 minutes' drive from the city of Southampton.

Dublin, Eire RJSimDublin

The final phase of your training will be carried out at CityJet's training centre in Swords close to Dublin Airport. This is where you will learn the ins and outs of the AVRO RJ85 in a combination of classroom based instruction and CBT training as well as developing your handling skills in the Full Flight Simulator. During this phase of your training you will be staying at either of CityJet's two crew hotels at Dublin Airport; the Clarion or the Premier Inn. Your accommodation costs are covered by CityJet.

Please note - we are not current accepting applications to the CityJet Wings programme. However, the CTC Wings Cadet route is open for applications and acceptance into CTC Wings would place you in a prime position for any placements available with one of our full list of partner airlines. If you wish to apply to the CTC Wings Cadet route, please click on the 'apply now' button below. Otherwise, please keep an eye on this website for any future news on CityJet Wings.