What is the best type rating to get?

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. These Type Ratings allow you to fly several aircraft types rather than just one.



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As a result, the Boeing 737 type rating is one of the most in-demand type ratings for commercial pilots. To obtain a 737 type rating, pilots must have a minimum of 250 hours of flight time and must complete a specialized training program that includes both ground school and flight training.

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People who've done it say the A380 type rating is the toughest. The fuel system on that jet is what gets most of them. It has 11 fuel tanks, two surge tanks in the wings, two vent tanks in the wings and a combined surge-vent tank in the tail.

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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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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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Once you have been hired as an airline pilot and the airline wants tobtransition you into a different type, they will likely provide the type rating training. If you have not been hired by an airline and you're looking to get hired, the airline might pay to help you get a type rating in an aircraft that they use.

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The safest commercial aircraft models have exceptional safety records, such as the Embraer ERJ, Airbus A380, Boeing 767, Airbus A319neo, and Bombardier CRJ-700.

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1) Cessna 172 If you've spent any time around a hangar, you most likely have seen a Cessna 172 parked nearby. As the most produced airplane in the history of aviation, this small single-engine workhorse is the trainer of choice at many flight schools.

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