How long does it take to get your type rating?

How Long Does A Rating Take? The time it takes to complete a type rating varies widely depending on the aircraft and its complexity. For example, an ATR type rating can take as little as 11 days to complete, while some other type ratings require 40 or even 60 hours.



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B737 NG Fast Track Type Rating: Approximately 12-14 days on-site (Kissimmee, FL campus): CPAT CBT training. 6 level D full flight simulator sessions including LOFT (24 hours per crew)

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Type ratings are required by the FAA on turbojet aircraft that weigh more than 12,500 pounds. The first type rating is typically the hardest to achieve. Subsequent ratings tend to be easier since the first one is many pilots' first time in a jet.

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Typically, ground training courses cost between $5,000 and $10,000 and include classroom instruction and simulator training. Exams can cost up to $2,000 and may need to be repeated if the pilot fails the first time. The total cost of a B-737 type rating can range from $7,000 to $12,000.

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The Airbus feels slightly more stable due to its advanced flight computers but it is a pain in the neck to land in strong winds (especially crosswinds and wind shears). The 737 also feels more lively and powerful. Since the controls are hydraulic, you can really feel the true forces of flight on the yoke.

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For me, the hardest was the Instrument Rating. Going through the private pilot training, everything was new; communications with ATC, learning the aerodynamics, etc. With the instrument rating, the phraseology with ATC is completely different. There is a lot more activity occuring in the cockpit.

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The FAA requires a certain number of hours in order to complete a type rating. For the Citation CJ, you'll need 40 hours of flight time within 60 days prior to your checkride. This can consist of 20 hours with an instructor and 20 more on your own if you're applying for single-pilot privileges.

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Aircraft Used by Airlines: A320 and B737 So it follows that these are probably the best Type Ratings to get if you do not have a particular job in mind, as they will give you the most flexibility when it comes to job searching.

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In the United States, for example, both the pilot in command and the second in command must have specific type ratings related to those titles in order to fly both domestic and international commercial aircraft. In order to earn a type rating, pilots must first decide which type of plane they want to fly.

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