B737 Type Rating

Boeing 737 - Type Rating Course

Course Description

The Boeing 737 type rating is valid for the Boeing 737 CL/NG series. 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 Boeing 737 series including Low Visibility Operations and UPRT. 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 84h00
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 122 hours
Duration 17 working days

Phase 2 - Synthetic Flight Training

Subjects Time
Full Flight Simulator (FFS) – 8 Sessions 32h00
Total 32 hours
Duration 8 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 and Frankfurt. Other Training locations available to our Airline Customers such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Beijing, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur. Other Locations may be arranged on request.