Empire Test Pilots School (ATO), United Kingdom

About the school

Qinetiq Group Plc T/A Empire Test Pilots School is an approved training organisation (ATO) in the United Kingdom, registered with UK CAA (GBR.ATO.0467). Its approval covers Aerobatic rating, CR MEP, CR, CPL(A) modular, IR(A), TR Airbus AS 350/EC 130, TR and TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series, among others.

Based on the register entry.

Approval and register

ATOGBR.ATO.0467Approved Training Organisation · UK CAA

14 approved courses

Aerobatic rating
CR MEP
CR
CPL(A) modular
IR(A)
TR Airbus AS 350/EC 130
TR Airbus EC 135/635 Single-Pilot
TR Airbus EC145 (BK117) / BK117 D-2 Single-Pilot Including Differences EC145 (BK117) C-2 to EC145 (BK117) D-2
TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series
TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series Take-Offs and Landings Only
TR Hawker Beechcraft BE300/1900 Take-Offs and Landings Only
TR Leonardo AW109
TR Leonardo AW139 Single-Pilot / Multi-Pilot
TRI

Questions about Empire Test Pilots School

Where is Empire Test Pilots School located?

Empire Test Pilots School is based in the United Kingdom. Address: Empire Test Pilots’ School, B104, MOD Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JF.

Is Empire Test Pilots School an approved flight school?

Yes. Empire Test Pilots School is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) (number GBR.ATO.0467), listed by UK CAA. We checked the register in October 2026.

Which courses does Empire Test Pilots School offer?

The school has not published a course list we could check. Its approval covers: Aerobatic rating, CR MEP, CR, CPL(A) modular, IR(A), TR Airbus AS 350/EC 130, TR Airbus EC 135/635 Single-Pilot, TR Airbus EC145 (BK117) / BK117 D-2 Single-Pilot Including Differences EC145 (BK117) C-2 to EC145 (BK117) D-2, TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series, TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series Take-Offs and Landings Only and 4 more.

How much does training at Empire Test Pilots School cost?

The school does not publish prices that we could check. Ask the school for a current quote.

How do I contact Empire Test Pilots School?

You can reach the school by phone on 01980 663782, or send a request with the form on this page.

Based on the register entry.

Approval and register

ATOGBR.ATO.0467Approved Training Organisation · UK CAA

14 approved courses

Aerobatic rating
CR MEP
CR
CPL(A) modular
IR(A)
TR Airbus AS 350/EC 130
TR Airbus EC 135/635 Single-Pilot
TR Airbus EC145 (BK117) / BK117 D-2 Single-Pilot Including Differences EC145 (BK117) C-2 to EC145 (BK117) D-2
TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series
TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series Take-Offs and Landings Only
TR Hawker Beechcraft BE300/1900 Take-Offs and Landings Only
TR Leonardo AW109
TR Leonardo AW139 Single-Pilot / Multi-Pilot
TRI

Source: UK CAA register.

KEY FACTS

ApprovalATO GBR.ATO.0467

AuthorityUK CAA

Approved coursesAerobatic rating, CR MEP, CR, CPL(A) modular, IR(A), TR Airbus AS 350/EC 130, TR Airbus EC 135/635 Single-Pilot, TR Airbus EC145 (BK117) / BK117 D-2 Single-Pilot Including Differences EC145 (BK117) C-2 to EC145 (BK117) D-2, TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series, TR British Aerospace AVRORJ/BAe146 Series Take-Offs and Landings Only, TR Hawker Beechcraft BE300/1900 Take-Offs and Landings Only, TR Leonardo AW109 and 2 more

LocationUnited Kingdom

COURSES AND PRICES

The school has not published its courses here yet. Ask the school for the current programme.

Fleet

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Location

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AddressEmpire Test Pilots’ School, B104, MOD Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JF

Phone01980 663782