CE-525 and
CE-525(S) Initial
LOFT’s Citation CJ3 Initial Type Rating course is designed for pilots seeking a CE-525 or CE-525(S) type rating in the Cessna CJ3. Built from our experience training thousands of Citation pilots, this course focuses on developing confident, capable pilots and not just preparing you to pass a checkride.
Training is conducted at our Southern California facility and combines in-depth ground instruction with advanced simulator training in LOFT’s CE-525 Level D CJ3 simulator. Whether training as a crew or pursuing a single-pilot authorization, each course is tailored to your experience level, operational background, and learning pace. Our focus is making sure you leave LOFT confident, capable, and ready to operate the CJ3 in real-world conditions.
Course Entry Prerequisites
- Private, Commercial, or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- Multi-Engine Class Rating
- Instrument Rating
- TSA Approval (If not a US Citizen)
- M-1 Visa (If not a US Citizen and attending initial)
CE-525 Initial Type Rating (CJ3) at a Glance
CE-525 Initial Type Rating (CJ3) at a Glance
Course Duration
10 Days
Ground School
6 Days
Sim Day 1
3.0 Hrs
Sim Day 2
3.0 Hrs
Sim Day 3
4.0 Hrs
Checkride with 2-hour oral and 2-hour simulator session
4.0 Hrs
Timeline of Training Events
Day 01
ground school
- Aircraft Introduction
- FAA Regulations
- Aircraft Preflight/Post-Flight
- Structures
- Powerplant
- Engine Fire
- Engine Start
- Fuel
Day 02
ground school
- Hydraulic Systems
- Landing Gear
- Speedbrakes
- Flaps
- Thrust Attenuators
- Brake Systems Flight Controls
Day 03
ground school
- Electrical Systems
- Ice and Rain Protection
- Engine/Wing Anti-Ice
- Windshield Heat
- De-Ice Boots
- Oxygen Systems and Environmental Systems
Day 04
ground school
- Pressurization
- Lighting Systems
- FAR 25/23 Regulations
- Weight and Balance
- Flight Planning and Performance
- TOLD Cards
Day 05
ground school
- Ground School Exam Review
- Avionics Overview
- Collins Proline 21
- Autopilot
- FMS Approach Setup Procedures
Day 06
ground school
- Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT)
- Flight Maneuvers
- Approach Setup
- ILS Approaches
- VOR/LOC/LOC-BC/NDB/GPS Approaches
- A/P Coupled Approaches
- Abnormal Procedures
- CRM Considerations
- Practice Oral Examination
Day 07
Sim 1 and 2
- Cockpit familiarization and checklist procedures
- FMS initialization and departure setup
- Normal and instrument takeoffs and landings
- Steep turns and stall approaches
- ILS approaches
- Rejected takeoffs and rejected landings
- Enroute FMS and GPS navigation
- Holds and STAR procedures VOR/LOC/LOC-BC/NDB/GPS approaches
- De-ice and anti-ice systems review
Day 08
Sim 3 and 4
- Engine failure after V1, single engine climb, and restart procedures
- Unusual attitudes and recovery techniques
- Rapid depressurization and emergency descent
- Fire detection and emergency equipment
- Abnormal systems
- ILS approaches
- Missed approaches with holds and engine failure
- Landing with inoperative engine and abnormal shutdown
Day 09
Sim 5 and 6
- Preflight assessment
- Rejected takeoffs and go-arounds
- Steep turns and unusual attitude recovery
- Circling approaches and missed approaches
- Engine failure during takeoff, inflight restart, and single engine approaches
- Manually flown precision approach with engine failure
- No-flap and non-standard flap approach and landing
- Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT)
Day 10
Checkride and Oral
- Two-hour oral exam covering systems, procedures, and limitations
- Two-hour checkride conducted by a Training Center Evaluator
- Successful completion results in CE-525 or CE-525(S) type rating certification
