South Coast
Yes I self-sponsored the A320, and C550 ratings. Most Type rating organisations only require that you have a CPL/IR MCC and I think at least 250hrs TT. I also did 40 hours on the B737 sim during my MCC course at Oxford Aviation Academy a few years back. The course standard was 20 hours, but I decided on doing an additional 20. The reason I did the A320 rating was because I was provisionally offered a position to fly as a FO with an overseas based airline on the basis I did the rating. Unfortunately just after I finished and was being processed with them, they hit some major financial problems and folded. I did do my research on the company before doing the rating and they seemed stable at the time. You may ask why I didn't try other airlines who operate the A320, well I did, but most want at least 500 hours on type.
Last edited by Davjet; 6th Jan 2011 at 17:14.