Cessna Citation CJ on the ramp with the airstair open, snow-capped mountains behind
CE-500 · CE-525 (CJ) · In-aircraft training

Citation type rating training, in the Citation.

Earn your Cessna Citation type rating flying a real Citation, not a simulator. We offer the CE-500 (Citation I to Encore+) and the CE-525 (CitationJet to CJ4). Every course is insurance-approved and built around your experience and schedule, at your airport or ours in Miami.

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  • No simulator course
  • No SOE after your first type
  • Single-pilot available
Which rating do you need?

Citation type ratings we offer

Cessna Citations are grouped into several FAA type ratings. One rating can cover many models, so check which one matches your airplane.

Type ratingAircraft it coversCrewOffered
CE-500Citation I, I/SP, II, II/SP, S/II, Bravo, V, Ultra, Encore, Encore+ (models 500, 501, 550, 551, 560)Two-crew; single-pilot in the 501 and 551Yes
CE-525CitationJet, CJ1, CJ1+, M2, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ3+, CJ4Single-pilotYes

Other Citations, such as the Mustang, Excel and XLS, III/VI/VII, Sovereign, X, Latitude and Longitude, use different type ratings that we don't offer at the moment.

Garmin glass cockpit of a Citation CJ, seen from the left seat
Citation CJ flight deck
CE-525

CJ type rating

The CitationJet and CJ series are the most popular first jets for owner-pilots, and every model is certificated for single-pilot operation. One CE-525 type rating covers the whole family, from the original CitationJet to the CJ4.

  • Williams FJ44 engines, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and ice protection systems
  • Single-pilot workflow and resource management
  • Automation on your avionics, such as Collins Pro Line 21 or Garmin G3000
  • Performance planning, high-altitude operations and emergency procedures
  • Differences between CJ models if you'll fly more than one

Study before you fly: our online Ground School app has courses for the original CitationJet, the Citation CJ1, the Citation M2 and the Citation CJ3+, $399 for 12 months or $499 Lifetime with all four.

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CE-500

Citation 500-series type rating

One CE-500 type rating covers the classic straight-wing Citations, from the Citation I through the II, S/II and Bravo to the V, Ultra, Encore and Encore+. The 501 and 551 are single-pilot models.

  • Systems of your variant, from JT15D-powered early models to the PW530A and PW535A on the Bravo and Encore
  • The avionics fitted to your airplane
  • Two-crew procedures, or single-pilot training and checkride in the 501 and 551
  • Straight-wing handling and short-field performance
  • Normal, abnormal and emergency procedures to ACS standards
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How it works

From first call to Citation checkride

  1. Assessment

    We review your logbook, your Citation and your insurance requirements, then outline a course that fits.

  2. Ground school

    Systems, limitations, performance and procedures for your exact model and avionics.

  3. Flight training

    Normal, abnormal and emergency procedures flown in the Citation, with live ATC and real weather.

  4. Checkride

    When you're ready, you take the practical test in the aircraft and earn your Citation type rating.

Why train in the Citation

In the aircraft, not a simulator

  • Built around youYour course is tailored to your experience, ability and schedule. No fixed multi-week program.
  • At your airportWe can train you in your own Citation at your home field, or with us at KOPF in Miami.
  • No SOETraining and testing in the aircraft means no 25-hour SOE requirement after your first type rating.
  • Real-world flyingReal G-forces, live ATC, real traffic and actual weather. You learn to make decisions, not rehearse a checkride.

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Your instructor

Taught by a pilot with 12 jet type ratings

Our Director of Training earned a private pilot certificate at 17 and a flight instructor certificate at 18, holds 12 jet type ratings and has flown on six continents, with Part 91 and airline experience. Also a helicopter and aerobatic pilot and UPRT instructor.

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Questions

Citation type rating FAQ

Can I get a Citation type rating without a simulator?

Yes. You train in a real Citation and take the practical test in it. No simulator course is needed.

Does the CE-525 type rating cover the CJ4?

Yes. The CE-525 type rating covers the CitationJet, CJ1, CJ1+, M2, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ3+ and CJ4.

Does the CE-500 type rating cover the Citation V, Ultra and Encore?

Yes. The CE-500 type rating covers the 500, 501, 550, 551 and 560 models: the Citation I, I/SP, II, II/SP, S/II, Bravo, V, Ultra, Encore and Encore+.

Can I get a single-pilot Citation type rating?

Yes. Every aircraft in the CE-525 (CJ) family is certificated for single-pilot operation, and in the CE-500 family the 501 and 551 models are single-pilot. We train and test you for single-pilot operation in those aircraft.

Do I need SOE after my first Citation type rating?

No, not when you train and test in the aircraft. The FAA requires 25 hours of Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) from first-time type rating applicants trained in a simulator; in-aircraft training does not carry that requirement.

Can I train in my own Citation at my home airport?

Yes. We can come to your home airport and train you in your own aircraft, or you can train with us at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF).

Do you offer Citation Mustang, XLS or Latitude type ratings?

Not at the moment. Those aircraft use different type ratings. We currently offer the CE-500 and CE-525 Citation type ratings, plus type ratings for the Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Learjet 60, Hawker and Premier.

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Plan your Citation type rating

Tell us about your experience, your Citation and your preferred dates. We'll reply with a course outline built for you.

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