Approvals and Certifications

Helicentre Aviation has a number of approvals from the Civil Aviation Authority for both the Helicopter Training and Public Transport (AOC) operations. We are also an approved Learning Skills Council provider meaning you could be eligible for a Career Development Loan of up to £10,000 to contribute towards your training. Below is more information about each of the approvals we hold.

RTF Approval (OCP0788)

The CAA RTF (Registered Training Facility) approval grants Helicentre Aviation permission to conduct ab-initio PPL(H) training from the following locations:

Leicester Airport
Bournemouth Airport
Old Sarum Airfield

FTO/TRTO Approval (FTO-194)

The CAA FTO (Flight Training Organisation) / TRTO (Type Rating Training Organisation) approval grants Helicentre Aviation permission to conduct:

CPL(H) (Commercial Pilot Licence) Courses
FI(H) (Flight Instructor) Courses
Bell 206 JetRanger Type Rating Courses
Robinson R22 and R44 Type Rating Courses
Hughes 269 / Schweizer 300 Rating Courses
Eurocopter EC120 Type Rating Courses
Aerospatiale AS355 Type Rating Courses

Air Operator’s Certificate (2236)

The CAA AOC (Air Operator's Certificate number GB2236) grants Helicentre Aviation permission to carry passengers and cargo for hire or reward on the following aircraft:

Bell 206 JetRanger
Robinson R44

There are only a finite number of companies in the country with an AOC. This is a requirement if the helicopter is being used for charter, sightseeing flights and any form of passenger or cargo transport.

CAMO Approval (UK.MG.0148)

The Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval accompanies AOC GB2236 and approves Helicentre Aviation in compliance with Section A, Subpart G of Annex 1 (Part M) of Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003.

With this approval Helicentre Aviation Ltd. is able to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft on its AOC.

BBC Aerial Work Approval

Helicentre Aviation Ltd. is an approved BBC pre-vetted contractor for aerial work (filming and photography) since 2004.

We have extensive experience in aerial filming and photography and have taken part in many project for various broadcasters including the BBC.