What is a Type Rating?
A Type Rating qualifies you to operate a specific type of large transport aircraft, such as the Airbus A320 or the Boeing 737 NG, that requires its own dedicated certification beyond your licence.
Where your CPL and ratings prove you can fly professionally, a type rating proves you can operate one particular airliner to the manufacturer's and operator's standards. It is the qualification most directly associated with flying for an airline on a given fleet.
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How Training Works
Type-rating training follows a structured progression from aircraft-specific theory through full-flight simulator training to operator qualification.
Technical Ground Course
An intensive aircraft-specific ground course covering the type's systems, limitations, normal and non-normal procedures, and performance, to the depth required for safe crew operations.
Simulator Training
Full-flight simulator training on the specific aircraft type, covering standard operating procedures, crew coordination and the handling of normal and emergency situations to airline standards.
Line Training
Operator base and line training with the airline or operator, completing qualification on the type to their standards and requirements.
Training Structure
Type-rating training is built around the approved simulator syllabus for the specific aircraft type rather than general flight hours.
Examinations & Your Pilot Journey
To obtain your Type Rating (A320 – B737 NG), you must complete the required examinations. This milestone sits on a structured aviation career path.
Type Skill Test
The type’s skill test / licence proficiency check in the simulator (and operator checks where applicable), conducted with a designated examiner.
Your Path Beyond PPL
Your progression follows a structured pathway toward becoming a professional airline pilot.
Who Can Apply
To enrol in the Type Rating (A320 – B737 NG), you must hold the following prerequisite qualifications.
A CPL, typically with frozen or full ATPL theory.
A current Class I aviation medical.
Full requirements checklist
Hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
CBT (Computer-Based Training): interactive modules that introduce you to the aircraft's systems and controls.
CPT (Cockpit Procedures Training): learn the correct procedures for normal and emergency situations in the cockpit.
JOC (Jet Orientation Course): prepares pilots to move from piston or turboprop aircraft to jet operations.
LOFT (Line Oriented Flight Training): realistic flight scenarios on the Boeing 737 NG simulator.
FMC (Flight Management System familiarisation): training on the flight management system for correct navigation and operational planning.
What You Can Do With a Type Rating
A Type Rating qualifies you to operate the specific aircraft type as a crew member.
Act as crew on the specific rated aircraft type
Tied to that type; another type needs its own rating
Not guaranteed by holding the rating alone
Time to Complete
Your training timeline depends on how consistently you train and how quickly you progress.
Training frequency
Student availability
Weather conditions
Learning pace
Training Cost
The cost of obtaining a Private Pilot License depends on your training pace, flight hours, and overall progression.
Your investment is tailored to your training plan.
Every student progresses differently, which means your total investment is influenced by how consistently you train and how efficiently you build your flight hours.
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Common questions about type rating training at SkyTeam Aviation.
