Aircraft Used by Airlines: A320 and B737So 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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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.
What is the hardest type rating in aviation? 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.
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.
Re: 777 and 787 common type ratingPilots can fly both, even on the same day. That's what the common type rating enables. If you required differences to go between them after the initial differences course, it would not be a common rating.
Each type rating may be considered as difficult. But tha A320 is a highly complex machine, with many systems and computers (around 200). You have to study all theese systems, failures and so on. Then comes your ability to fly the plane with the electrical lateral joystick, wich is very sensitive.
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.
While the 777X offers unrivalled dimensions, advanced materials, and cutting-edge engine technology, the A350 shines with its lightweight composite airframe, advanced aerodynamics, and superior fuel efficiency.