This state-of-the art airline training centre is one of the largest in Europe and completely dedicated to training airline pilots. The facility currently houses a range of resources utilised by airlines and aircrew worldwide including 2 Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators, 1 Boeing 737NG Full Flight Simulator, 2 Boeing 737 (-300 and -700) Flight Training Devices, 2 Airbus VFD (Virtual Flight Decks) and a range of DigiTrainers. Our suite of 9 training rooms is equipped to support both WBT/CBT (Web and Computer Based Training) and traditional instructor-led courses from ATPL theory through to Examiner standardisation. Additionally, the CAA has approved this facility as an ATPL theoretical knowledge Examination Centre. Whilst we are more than happy to deliver training at a clients own premises, we believe that our Crew Training Centre Nursling provides one of the best airline training environments in the business. Our facilities can accommodate a large number of trainees at any one time for the full range of our airline training portfolio.
Activity - Group Administration Centre - JAA/EASA TRTO/ATO (Type Rating Training Centre/Approved training Organisation) - Ground School, Airbus and Boeing Simulators Technical Knowledge and Non Technical Skills Training - ATPL Ground School Training and Examination Centre
Dibden Manor is a unique venue for airline training, selection and business events. While training courses can also be provided at client locations, many of our high level, non technical programmes are held at our residential training facility at Dibden, near Southampton, on the south coast of England. Built in 1906 in the style of Edward Lutyens, Dibden Manor provides an unrivalled learning environment, with well equipped training rooms and comfortable accommodation. The Manor is set in beautiful grounds on the edge of the New Forest and is easily accessible to local transport networks
CTC is renowned for our airline selection processes and it is here at Dibden Manor that we have located our Crew Selection Centre. Dedicated facilities are equipped with the technology to assess applicant's aptitude skills using 'PILAPT' - the Pilot Aptitude Testing system which sets the industry standard in computer-based-assessment for selecting military and civilian pilots - as well as assessment rooms for both group discussion exercises and more formal interviews.
Activity - Aircrew Selection - High Level and Non Level Training - Residential Accommodation - meeting, events and conference venue
Crew Training Centre - Bournemouth is the UK training centre for pilots in the early stages of training with our various European ab-initio programmes including CTC Wings and CTC TAKEOFF. Bournemouth International Airport is a key national and international gateway to Southern England, annually serving around 800,000 passengers and 45 destinations. The airspace here is busier than that of New Zealand where the majority of our trainees begin their commercial training, and ideally suited to fine tuning their skills in readiness for their airline careers. Resources at our Crew Training Centre Bournemouth include two Diamond manufactured DA 42 simulators and a fleet of four Garmin 1000 equipped DA 42 Twinstars as well as an Operations room, technical library, classrooms and briefing rooms. The centre is efficiently run adopting airline procedures and disciplines wherever possible. Our Private Jet Centre is also located on site.
Activity : AA/EASA/FTO/ATO (Flight Training Organisation/Approved Training Organisation), Instrument Rating and CPL training for CTC Wings, MEP /CPL /IR and ICAO/FAA Licence and rating conversions for CTC Takeoff
The Private Jet Centre provides comfortable lounge facilities for our CTC PRIVATE JET passengers as well as a full Operations and Management suite. With airside access, the centre provides the opportunity for a painless transfer to and from the aircraft. Clients and their guests can relax in our private lounge which is equipped with a wide range of refreshments and wireless internet access.
Activity : Operations centre and private lounge for CTC PRIVATE JET
CTC's Crew Training Centre at Hamilton International Airport in New Zealand provides training facilities and accommodation for more than 200 trainee pilots and instructors. The centre has a very international feel about it with trainees from all around the world in situ. Based on a prime 1.8 hectare site adjacent to the main runway, the 19,000 square foot purpose-built training centre houses ten briefing rooms, nine large lecture rooms, a crew room, Diamond DA 42 and Kingair B200 simulators and planning and operations facilities as well as a large suite of management and administration offices. CTC�s airline orientated approach to training is reflected in the design and facilities available on site. The centre has some aeronautical features built into the design, the trainees benefit from some of the best facilities available in the southern hemisphere today and our own on site aircraft maintenance facilities support our fleet of Garmin 1000 equipped Diamond and Cessna Aircraft.
Activity: CAANZ ICAOPPL, CPL, ATPL Ground School, Instructor Training, Multi Engine instrument Rating, Instructional Techniques Training
Our Crew Accommodation Centres house CTC cadets from all over the world and make for a great living and social environment. CTC currently operates three accommodation complexes in New Zealand – Clearways, Peachgrove Studios and Knox Street Apartments.
The atmosphere at the accommodation complexes is buzzing! Everyone is there for the same reason and the camaraderie between course groups is fantastic. Whilst there you will find that you are mixing with cadets from all around the world; those on either our European or New Zealand CTC Wings programmes, as well as trainees from our tailored airline programmes and the universities we work with.
As compared to University or other student accommodation, our facilities are some of the best equipped and modern student accommodation complexes in New Zealand. Our three accommodation centres are situated in the university town of Hamilton. A town with a very young feel, there are some great social and sporting facilities on hand and of course you have all that New Zealand has to offer right on your doorstep. One of the most beautiful countries to explore - a real bonus to be living somewhere so special and progressing your career at the same time. Who needs a gap year?!
Clearways
Our purpose built accommodation facility Clearways is situated just eight kilometres from our Crew Training Centre, adjacent to Hamilton International Airport and a 15 minute drive from Hamilton City. The self-contained trainee accommodation facility accommodates a total of 128 trainees at any one time.
Clearways contains five buildings, each named after a famous classic airliner: Comet, Trident, Concorde, Britannia and Viscount. In each of the five buildings there is a central kitchen, laundry area, and lounge; plus, each of the rooms is hooked up to broadband internet access. Each building also has its own barbecue area and most cadet rooms have gradually developed small garden areas around them over the years. There are even a couple of “Clearways cats” who have adopted the training centre over the years! One of the buildings also contains a full-size gym that rivals any commercial gym facility. On site facilities also include a volleyball court and football pitch.
Lorne Street Apartments
There are five apartments at our Lorne Street accommodation complex with four rooms in each apartment. Each room has an ensuite, kitchenette and study area and each apartment has a communal living room, laundry and fully equipped kitchen. Cadets living at Lorne Street Apartments all have access to wireless internet and the complex offers on-site car parking with a high standard of security.
Lorne Street Apartments is situated a short 5 minute drive from the Hamilton CBD and is approximately 15 minutes from the Crew Training Centre
Knox Street Apartments
CTC has 42 studio apartments in this complex. Each apartment features a combined living, kitchenette and bedroom area with separate ensuite bathroom. They are all fully equipped and ready for you as a cadet to simply walk in with your suitcase and make it your home. Additionally, there are communal kitchen and laundry facilities for you to make use of as well as wireless internet access. The Knox Street complex is approximately 18 kms from the Training Centre at Hamilton airport. The grounds are fully secure with automated pedestrian/car gate entry.
Knox Street Apartments is situated in the heart of the Hamilton CBD which means it’s just a short walk to a large selection of restaurants, bars, shopping complexes, and entertainment options.