A320 Type Rating

Airbus A320 - Type Rating Course

Course Description

The A320 family type rating is valid for the A318, A319, A320 and A321. The course is divided in five blocks:

  • WBT
  • Theoretical & Ground Training
  • Synthetic Flight Training
  • Type Rating Skill Test
  • Base Training or FFS Base Training (ZFT)

Objective

The course objective is to give the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to safety and efficiently operate the Airbus A320 family including Low Visibility Operations. Successful completion will allow the pilots to meet airline current high standard entry level.

Pre-Entry Requirements

  • Hold a valid CPL with 70 hrs PIC
  • Hold a valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (A)
  • Hold a valid MCC & valid ATPL (A) theoretical knowledge examination
  • Have completed an Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) course
  • Hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate
  • Have a minimum of Level 4 in English proficiency

Phase 1 - Theoretical & Ground Training

Subjects Time
CBT Aircraft System + LVO CBT 84h00
Welcome and Training Presentation / Introduction to Aircraft / Specifications / AC Limitations 06h00
Performance Training /Weight & Balance/MEL introduction 06h00
Standard Operating Procedures 06h00
Abnormal situations / Upset Recovery 06h00
Flight Management presentation /FMGS Procedures 05h00
Written Evaluation 03h00
Total 116 hours
Duration 17 working days

Phase 2 - Synthetic Flight Training

Subjects Time
Fixed Base Simulator (FBS) – 1 Session 04h00
Full Flight Simulator (FFS) – 8 Sessions 32h00
Total 36 hours
Duration 9 working days

Phase 3 - Type Rating Skill Test

Subjects Time
Full Flight Simulator (FFS) – Skill Test 04h00
Duration 1 working days

Phase 4 - Base Training or FFS Base Training (ZFT)

Subjects Time
Base Training Briefing 01h00
Aircraft Flying or Full Flight Simulator (FFS) ZFT 6 Landings or 04h00 FFS
Total 05h00
Duration 1 working days

Training Locations

WBT and the Theoretical Ground training is offered in Paris or on customer’s premises for Airlines. Individual Customers may be given the opportunity to study the WBT phase at home through our online Learning Management System (LMS).

Synthetic Simulator training is offered in Paris, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam, Toulouse and Frankfurt. Other Training locations available to our Airline Customers such as Dubai, Beijing, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul and Amman. Other Locations may be arranged on request.