MPL
Good post beatrix. Just to back up with more details for those who have not read the ICAO paper.
ALL THESE ARE MINIMUMS
Ground school:750 hours (about 5-6 months) which is up to JAA ATPL standard so you could take your exams for future command.
Core Flying: 70 hours minimum and you go solo
(real solo, in other words ALONE)You also do cross countries solo, instrument and night flying. All the basic flying skills and more.
Simulator phase 1: MCC 60 hours, STD 2 or above. (standard training device). Flying as a crew.
Simulator phase 2: LOFT 50 hours, STD 3 or above
A320 ground school: 3 weeks (standard Airbus course)
A320 Type rating: 60 hours A320 FFS Level D
Base Training: 12 take off and landings A320 (real aircraft)
Hope this adds to the information already pumped out and also answers some questions!
elac2
oh yes just a small point as announced by ICAO 2 weeks ago, once you have the hours, exams etc for your ATPL it can be issued and you can get your command but will be restricted to multi crew flying only.