Bristow Aberdeen Helicopter Training Centre
AW189
S-76Training Programs Offered
About This Training Center
The Bristow Aberdeen Helicopter Training Centre serves as a critical training hub for North Sea helicopter operations, featuring three state-of-the-art Level D full flight simulators. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland's oil and gas capital, this facility supports the extensive offshore energy operations throughout the North Sea region with comprehensive training programs for the AW189, S-92, and S-76 helicopter platforms.
The training centre's Leonardo AW189 simulator provides crews with realistic training scenarios for this 8-ton super-medium class helicopter, which is specifically designed for all-weather day and night operations in the harsh North Sea environment. The Sikorsky S-92 Level D simulator trains pilots on the most advanced aircraft in Sikorsky's civil product line, certified to the most stringent safety requirements of both FAA and EASA. Additionally, the S-76 simulator supports training for this versatile medium twin-engine helicopter widely used in offshore operations.
Training programs at the Aberdeen facility include initial type rating courses, recurrent training to maintain currency and proficiency, and specialized upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT). The centre's strategic location in Aberdeen positions it perfectly to serve helicopter crews operating throughout the UK Continental Shelf and Norwegian sectors, providing essential training that supports Bristow's Target Zero safety commitment in one of the world's most demanding offshore helicopter operating environments.
Getting Here
The nearest major airport is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ). Pilots travelling for training can fly into this airport for convenient access to the training facility.
About Bristow Helicopters
Bristow Group is the world's leading provider of helicopter transportation services, with over six decades of aviation experience spanning the globe. Founded by Alan Bristow in 1955, the company has grown to become the premier vertical flight solutions provider, operating approximately 214 aircraft across multiple continents including Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
As the world's largest operator of S-92, AW189, and AW139 model helicopters, Bristow has developed comprehensive training programs to support both internal operations and external customers. The company's training centers feature state-of-the-art Level D full flight simulators that replicate the exact flight characteristics and operational environments pilots encounter in offshore energy transportation and search and rescue (SAR) missions.
Bristow's training philosophy is built around their Target Zero safety culture, which has driven the organization for more than 10 years to achieve zero accidents and zero harm. This commitment to safety excellence is reflected in their simulator training programs, which include initial type rating courses, recurrent training, and upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) for critical helicopter platforms.
The company's global reach extends across key energy markets including the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, and Australia, providing helicopter services to major oil and gas operators. Since 1971, Bristow has conducted more than 30,000 SAR missions, rescuing or assisting over 19,000 people worldwide, making their training programs essential for maintaining the highest operational standards in challenging maritime environments.