| Aircraft | Level | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Level D | 1 | |
| Level D | 1 |
SIMCOM's Scottsdale training center in Arizona focuses on turboprop aircraft training, serving as a key location for pilots operating popular single-engine and twin-engine turboprop aircraft. The facility maintains Level D full flight simulators for two of the most widely operated turboprop aircraft types in business and commercial aviation.
The Scottsdale center houses FAA-certified Level D simulators for the Pilatus PC-12 series and Beechcraft King Air 200/350 series aircraft. As a Factory Authorized Training Partner for Pilatus, SIMCOM provides comprehensive PC-12 training programs that meet manufacturer specifications and insurance company requirements. The King Air training programs cover both the 200 and 350 series variants, addressing the needs of corporate flight departments and commercial operators.
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the facility benefits from excellent year-round flying weather and provides pilots with an attractive training environment in the desert Southwest. The center offers initial type rating courses and recurrent training programs, utilizing small class sizes and experienced instructors to deliver personalized instruction. Pilots typically fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for convenient access to the training facility.
The nearest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Pilots travelling for training can fly into this airport for convenient access to the training facility.
SIMCOM Aviation Training, a subsidiary of CAE, is a leading provider of aviation training solutions specializing in business and general aviation aircraft. Celebrating 35 years in the industry, SIMCOM is committed to delivering training solutions that allow customers to become safer, more proficient pilots through comprehensive simulator-based instruction.
Operating from four training centers with locations in Orlando, Florida and Scottsdale, Arizona, SIMCOM maintains a fleet of more than 40 full flight simulators covering jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft types. The company's simulators are constructed using actual aircraft and avionics components to ensure maximum realism and are certified by the FAA as well as aviation authorities from several other countries.
SIMCOM serves as a Factory Authorized Training Partner for multiple aircraft manufacturers including Pilatus PC-12 series, Daher TBM series, Mitsubishi MU-2 series, Piper M-series, and Eclipse aircraft. The company conducts over 6,000 annual training events for customers from more than 80 countries, supported by a team of over 100 professional flight instructors.
Training programs include initial type ratings, recurrent training, single-pilot approvals, and specialty courses such as upset recovery training, crew resource management, high altitude endorsement, and avionics training. SIMCOM emphasizes small class sizes and a positive learning environment where instructors can focus on individual pilot needs.