How much does a Bombardier Global type rating cost?

A Bombardier Global type rating costs approximately €40,000–€65,000 depending on the training organisation and location. Training duration is typically 3–4 weeks and includes approximately 32–48 hours of simulator training.

What is the salary for a Bombardier Global rated pilot?

Bombardier Global rated pilots earn €90,000–€300,000+ (First Officer to Captain; ultra-long-range flagship and fractional / charter command at the top) depending on role (Captain or First Officer), airline, region, and contract type. Middle East tax-free packages are typically at the higher end of this range.

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Type rating guide · Updated May 2026

Bombardier Global Type Rating Guide

Q: Which operators fly the Bombardier Global?

Major operators of the Bombardier Global include VistaJet, NetJets, Flexjet, Luxaviation, Jet Aviation, Gama Aviation, plus corporate flight departments and government / VIP operators.

Global Express · Global 5000 · Global 6000 · Global 5500 · Global 6500 · Global 7500 · Global 8000

Business Jet 3–4 weeks training €40,000–€65,000

Training duration

3–4 weeks

Simulator hours

32–48 hrs

Estimated cost

€40,000–€65,000

Training bond

Usually employer-funded (training agreement)

Min. hours required

70 hours PIC (EASA minimum for a first multi-pilot type); operators typically expect 1,000+ hours

Salary range

€90,000–€300,000+ (First Officer to Captain; ultra-long-range flagship and fractional / charter command at the top)

Key operators

VistaJet, NetJets, Flexjet, Luxaviation, Jet Aviation, Gama Aviation, plus corporate flight departments and government / VIP operators

Licence & eligibility requirements

CPL/IR with multi-engine rating and ATPL theory credit, or ATPL — plus MCC. A PIC (Captain) type rating requires the skill test flown to ATPL standard

Training structure

Manufacturer computer-based training and ground school, systems and performance examinations, full-flight simulator training (Level D), LOFT, and the skill test / OPC

Approved training organisations

CAE Business Aviation Training (Montreal — Bombardier's designated Global training provider), FlightSafety International, and other Bombardier-approved organisations

Demand outlook

Business aviation pilot demand is strong. CAE's 2025 talent forecast projects around 33,000 new business aviation pilots needed worldwide over 2025–2034, and ultra-long-range flagship types are among the most sought-after commands in corporate aviation.

Key facts

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EASA applies a single licence endorsement, "BD-700", across the Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500 and Global 6500 — differences training bridges the sub-variants.

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The Global 5500 and Global 6500 are commercial "Mid-Life Upgrade" designations for the BD-700-1A11 and BD-700-1A10 fitted with Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines and the Global Vision Flight Deck; they are not separate certified model designations.

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The Global 7500 and Global 8000 (BD700-2A12 / -2A13) carry a separate EASA endorsement, "G7500" — a classic Global Express rating does not automatically cover them.

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The Global 7500 is a clean-sheet design with a new transonic wing and is the largest purpose-built business jet; more than 800 Global-family aircraft have been delivered worldwide.

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The Global 8000, introduced in 2025, reaches roughly 8,000 nm at up to Mach 0.95 — the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde — and shares the G7500 type rating.

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