Flight schools & training locations
Bournemouth Flight School
Whether you have little to no flying experience or you want to upskill, our Bournemouth flight school is equipped with modern training aircraft and an experienced team of instructors to propel your dream of becoming a pilot.
Our Bournemouth flight school is based at Bournemouth International Airport.
Bournemouth Airport is a key national and international gateway to southern England, annually serving almost 1 million passengers and many popular destinations. The airspace and airport (ILS and RADAR) is ideally suited to develop Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) skills in readiness for cadet’s skills test and airline flying careers.
Our contact details
- Reception:
- +44 (0)1202 331540
- Email:
- pilotcareers.cts@l3harris.com
- Address
- Eastern Business Park, Bournemouth International Airport, Dorset, BH23 6NE, U.K
Bournemouth
Take a closer look around our Bournemouth Academy location and its facilities.
Training fleet
- Diamond DA40
- Diamond DA42
- Slingsby T67
Accommodation
Cadets have access to student-style accommodation in Belaton House just a few minutes from the city centre, beaches and a short drive to the flight school.
Technical library
Our technical library is accessible to all L3Harris cadets.
Operations room
The operations room gives cadets a taste of life as a commercial airline pilot, checking weather data, planning flight routes, and final briefings with instructors and ground teams.
Classrooms
Our Bournemouth Flight School has numerous rooms, for pre and post flight briefings and dedicated learning areas.
About Bournemouth
Pilot training is so much more than just the training. It’s the whole experience; the life-long friendships you make along the way and the places you call home during your training.
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town on the south coast of England boasting seven miles of sandy beaches as well as plenty of attractions, activities, entertainment, and adventure.
Bournemouth has a vibrant nightlife with a host of pubs, bars, and clubs in addition to a cinema complex, comedy clubs, and open mic nights.
With beautiful sandy beaches, bay walks, and breath-taking views from the cliff tops, you’re not short of picturesque walks and outdoor activities in Bournemouth.
Places to visit
There are plenty of places to visit in Bournemouth including historic houses, gardens, galleries, castles, theme parks, museums, theatres, aquariums, amusements, indoor play centres, leisure centres, and waterparks. When looking for somewhere to eat and drink there's plenty to choose from, from student bars and beach pubs to beer gardens and gin bars as well as places for classic pub food and more.
How to get here
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By train Bournemouth is well served by the National Rail network with three local railway stations - the main Bournemouth station, Pokesdown to the east, and Branksome to the west. There is an excellent train service to and from various locations around Britain, as well as a fast service from London Waterloo in as little as 97 minutes. -
By air A choice of scheduled and charter services are available from Bournemouth Airport, and others in the region, to a wide range of short and long-haul destinations. Access to London’s Heathrow and Gatwick Airports is easy and convenient from Bournemouth by train, coach, or by car. -
By car Bournemouth is easily accessible by car, from the A338 to the east, and A35 to the west. If you do decide to travel by car to the South Coast’s premier resort, make sure you plan your journey ahead of time and look into visiting the surrounding areas like the New Forest, Stonehenge, and Salisbury.
Other flight schools and training locations
At L3Harris Airline Academy, we have flight school located across the UK and Europe.
Each of our flight schools is equipped with state-of-the-art training facilities from training aircraft, flight training devices to full flight simulators to help you become a successful commercial pilot.
View all of our training locations
How to become a pilot in the UK and Europe
Our Airline Academy is equipped to start your career as a pilot, whether you’re just leaving school or later in life. L3Harris help people reach their dreams.
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