CE-525 and
CE-525(S) Recurrent
LOFT’s CE-525B recurrent training is designed to keep CJ3 pilots sharp, confident, and current in the aircraft they operate every day. This three-day program focuses on reinforcing core systems knowledge, procedures, and decision-making while providing meaningful simulator time to practice normal, abnormal, and emergency scenarios in a realistic environment.
Training includes structured ground instruction followed by simulator sessions in LOFT’s Level D CJ3 simulator, allowing pilots to refine technique, stay ahead of aircraft limitations, and maintain proficiency throughout the year. Whether flying single-pilot or crewed operations, our instructors tailor each session to the pilot’s experience level and operational needs.
Course Entry Prerequisites
- Valid FAA certificate with CE-525 or CE-525(S) Type Rating
- TSA Approval (If not a US Citizen)
CE-525 Recurrent (CJ3) at a Glance
CE-525 Recurrent Type Rating (CJ3) at a Glance
Course Duration
3 Days
Ground School
2 Days
simulator including proficiency check
1 Day
2 hour simulator training and 2 hour proficiency check
4.0 Hrs
Timeline of Training Events
Day 01
ground school
- Program schedule review
- Powerplant and fuel systems
- Hydraulics and flight controls
- Electrical systems
- Ice and rain protection
- Oxygen and environmental systems
- Pressurization
- Autopilot and avionics
Day 02
ground school
- FAR Part 25/23 regulations
- Weight and balance
- Flight planning
- Citation performance and accident investigation
- Flight maneuvers ground brief
- ILS approaches
- VOR/LOC/LOC-BC/NDB/GPS approaches
- Abnormal procedures
- Systems exam review
Day 03
Checkride and Oral
- Preflight oral brief
- Normal and instrument takeoffs and landings
- Rejected takeoffs, go-arounds, and steep turns
- Circling approaches, missed approaches, and holds
- Engine failure, inflight restart, and single engine approaches
- No-flap and non-standard flap approach and landing
- Two-hour proficiency check conducted by a Training Center Evaluator
