The Britten-Norman training department offers expert OEM approved training for pilots, mission operators, and technicians.
Theoretical and practical courses can be delivered at the customer’s facilities worldwide or at our dedicated, state-of-the-art training suites, where we have access to practical training in the live aircraft environment. Our experienced team can also design and deliver courses tailored to individual customer needs.
We are also able to offer a number of courses on via our e-learning digital platform which provides our world class knowledge in an easily accessible, cost-effective environment.
Our Courses
Airframe
Our OEM approved Islander and Defender airframe courses cover aircraft construction, major component identification, basic working cycle and operation of aircraft systems, best practice for aircraft operation and basic fault diagnostics to aid pre-flight and after flight inspections.
Avionics
We offer OEM approved bespoke avionic systems training courses which cover basic electronics theory and advances with a hands-on focus on a particular avionic system.
Engine
For both Lycoming piston and Rolls Royce turbine engine variants, we offer OEM approved training courses that cover engine construction and operation, knowledge to perform scheduled maintenance, and confidence to conduct diagnostics.
Pilot
Britten-Norman offers bespoke OEM approved pilot training packages which can be delivered at our customer’s premises.
Standard courses currently available include:
• BN2T Type Conversion Course
• Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) Course
• OEM BN2T & BN2A STOL Course
• ISR Mission Integration Course
• Performance Based Navigation Course
• Upset Recovery Training
Missions
We offer training in Special Missions and ISR (Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance) for both Pilot and Mission System Operators.
Our current courses available include:
• Pilot – Special Missions and ISR Course
• Systems Operator – Special Missions and ISR Course
Bespoke
Our team’s skills include tactical and military operations, ab initio pilot training, technical skills, apprenticeships and English language training. Whatever your requirements are for aviation-related training, Britten-Norman can provide you with a one-stop solution.
Please contact us for any bespoke training requirements
Field Servicing, Support
At Britten-Norman we have more than 70 years experience in supporting our customers, globally.
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Training
The Britten-Norman training department offers expert CAA and OEM approved training for pilots, mission operators, and technicians.
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Innovation
Innovation remains at the core of Britten-Norman and the company is embarking on a number of Research and Development programmes.
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Aircraft Operations, R&D
Our Research & Development started in the early days of the hovercraft and we have been innovating and developing ever since.
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Special Missions
The Defender is a special mission derivative of the Islander. The aircraft is optimised for surveillance and intelligence operations.
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