A340 Type Rating
Airbus A340 - Type Rating Course
Course Description
The A340 type rating 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 A340 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 |
| Welcome and Training Presentation / Introduction to Aircraft / Specifications / AC Limitations | 07h00 |
| CBT Aircraft System + LVO CBT | 82h00 |
| Performance Training /Weight & Balance/MEL introduction | 07h00 |
| Standard Operating Procedures | 07h00 |
| Abnormal situations / Upset Recovery | 07h00 |
| Flight Management presentation /FMGS Procedures | 07h00 |
| Written Evaluation | 03h00 |
| Total | 120 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 including LVO | 32h00 |
| Total | 36 hours |
| Duration | 09 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, Amsterdam, Toulouse and Frankfurt. Other Training locations available to our Airline Customers such as Dubai, Beijing, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur. Other Locations may be arranged on request.
