Originally Posted by
A320LGW
If you have a valid type rating you won't need one, UPRT training is covered as part of the rating. If you don't have any rating then you'll need one. It isn't a requirement for fATPL issue but airlines will ask for it unless you have a rating.
The advanced UPRT course is not covered as part of the type rating because this is an aircraft course intended to teach things which cannot be learnt in a simulator (such as the feeling of different g loading).
Technically the course is required before the first multi pilot type rating, so if you already have a type rating on a multi pilot aircraft you would not require it, but some airlines / operators will require it anyway.
If you are going to do a UPRT course do choose your instructor carefully (ask about his / her licence, experience, types flown). The course is supposed to teach skills and knowledge which are transferable to transport aircraft, but it is possible that there are some advanced UPRT instructors who hold only a PPL and have never flown a transport aircraft. Also make sure the ATO uses aerobatic category aircraft for the UPRT course.