Vantage Aviation

Vantage Aviation is a specialist aviation company in the United Kingdom. It offers pilot training, specialist flying roles, air charter, aircraft management and consultancy. The contact page gives an address at Cotswold Airport, Kemble, Cirencester.

Specialist roles include ISR and C4ISR, sensor platforms, eVTOL safety, training and compliance, and defence work. The company says manned and unmanned vehicles can be crewed and deployed on short or long term contracts. The home page shows names such as the USA Government, Qinetiq, Airbus, the MOD and Boeing Defense.

Training covers helicopter and fixed wing pilots from ab initio to commercial pilot and instructor ratings. Courses are EASA and FAA approved for rotary wing. Qualified military pilots can make the move into commercial flying, and specialist courses go beyond standard private and commercial licences.

Other services include VIP charter by fixed wing and helicopter across Europe, management of helicopters and corporate jets, and consultancy. The consultancy work covers EASA manual writing and expert support in writing military doctrine. The company also delivers flying training contracts for governments.

The team is described as internationally diverse and experienced. Ric Fox OBE is chief flying instructor and safety manager. He has over 12,000 hours on 32 types and is a CAA examiner. Instructors hold commercial licences with instructor ratings and more than 4,000 hours. The site has a contact form and an enquiries phone number.