View Poll Results: Type rating?
Bought Type rating - got the job
4
66.67%
Bought Type rating - told "need time on type"
1
16.67%
You were told buy the type and get the job - but did not get a job offer anyway
1
16.67%
Voters: 6. This poll is closed
Type Rating - which type, where, why pay etc?
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From: UK
A320 vs. B737 Rating
Hi there...
Could any of you offer any advice as to which would be the best choice on the above two mentioned ratings at the moment.
Also, if you know where and with who such a rating could be done, aswell as the aprox price I would be very grateful.
Thanks.
Could any of you offer any advice as to which would be the best choice on the above two mentioned ratings at the moment.
Also, if you know where and with who such a rating could be done, aswell as the aprox price I would be very grateful.
Thanks.
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Heart of Europe
If considering a self sponsored type-rating
I'd vote against doing it at all.
Jobs are still only a few and you may get the wrong one.
With major airlines - they usually do not really like self sponsored type ratings.
With others - it may be fine the make you pay for it anyway.
As stated before Airbus could be the choice of the future - but then wait some more time and get paid for applying...
I'm looking forward to a boosting economy with a huge demand in aviation which put's us pilots back on the controls...
I'd vote against doing it at all.
Jobs are still only a few and you may get the wrong one.
With major airlines - they usually do not really like self sponsored type ratings.
With others - it may be fine the make you pay for it anyway.
As stated before Airbus could be the choice of the future - but then wait some more time and get paid for applying...
I'm looking forward to a boosting economy with a huge demand in aviation which put's us pilots back on the controls...
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From: UK
Perhaps someone else can point out the nitty gritty details on this but it is my understanding that An A320 type rating will allow you to fly the A318/9/21 and A330 with only a bit of differences training.
The 737 rating will allow you any NG 737, (again with differences training as appropriate for the 600-700-800-900), but only for the 737. In other words, your rating will be useless for operators with the 757, 767, and, dare I say it, 777.
To summarize, a twin airbus rating will pop up up on more company radars than just a 737 rating. Or so I believe.
The 737 rating will allow you any NG 737, (again with differences training as appropriate for the 600-700-800-900), but only for the 737. In other words, your rating will be useless for operators with the 757, 767, and, dare I say it, 777.
To summarize, a twin airbus rating will pop up up on more company radars than just a 737 rating. Or so I believe.
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From: LAM/BIG/BNN hold
If you are going to Self Sponsor your Type (which I would not recommend on an Airbus/737 unless you have lots of cash - and then it has to be on an Airbus), why not go for an aircraft thats a little less competitive in the number of people looking for jobs (eg the ATR )?
just a thought ...
LTF
just a thought ...
LTF
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: UK
I used to fly Boeing before, now I am almost finished my A320 type rating. If you have decided to get a type rating I suggest you go for A320. It's the future and very nice airplane to fly indeed.
and the biggest bonus is you don't have to eat your food on your lap, there's a nice table in front of you to have your dinner properly!!!
A320
and the biggest bonus is you don't have to eat your food on your lap, there's a nice table in front of you to have your dinner properly!!!
A320
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: London
type
where do you get a type rating fo example 747-400 or the a340
or the 777 in europe nothing in the states
excuse my dumbness for not knowing ^^^^
or the 777 in europe nothing in the states
excuse my dumbness for not knowing ^^^^
Last edited by ultimatepro63; 7th February 2005 at 10:12.
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From: In the SIM
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From: Sweden
type rating summing up!
Hi
I'm new here at this forum but I've read through most of the posts about sponsoring yourself with a type rating and I think there is a need for summing it up.
If everyboddy who has bought a type rating with or without line traning could just write a few lines saying wether you were able to secure a job or not and what your previous experience was.
I'm sure it would help those of us that are thinking of getting a type rating.
And please don't get in to the discussion about wheter it's right or wrong to sponsor yourself!
Cheers
I'm new here at this forum but I've read through most of the posts about sponsoring yourself with a type rating and I think there is a need for summing it up.
If everyboddy who has bought a type rating with or without line traning could just write a few lines saying wether you were able to secure a job or not and what your previous experience was.
I'm sure it would help those of us that are thinking of getting a type rating.
And please don't get in to the discussion about wheter it's right or wrong to sponsor yourself!
Cheers
Last edited by gonnabe; 20th February 2005 at 08:57.
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From: Brazil
Type rating question
I am checking this forum for a few months now and as a wannabe i have a question.
If you dont buy a type rating or if u dont get a sponsor(i am too old for that) ....how can I get a type rating to be eligible to apply for an airline job as a FO???
Regards
Luis
If you dont buy a type rating or if u dont get a sponsor(i am too old for that) ....how can I get a type rating to be eligible to apply for an airline job as a FO???
Regards
Luis
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From: Waterford, Ireland.
My opinion
Luis,
Buying a type-rating these days is one of the only ways for low houred pilots to give themselves a competitive edge. You'll always have the argument crop up - "Don't pay for a type-rating because you'll be whoring yourself out to the airlines balh blah blah". The truth of the matter is that to join a lot of airlines, YOU MUST be willing to pay for a type rating.
However, in saying that, the market is changing for the better and the whole paying for a type rating idea will fade out quite rapidly (but not disappear) due to simple economics i.e. supply and demand.
Wherever the industry is at, the only safe way to play it is to have a contract saying that "On successful completion of the type rating course you will be offered a contract of employment with us." I seriously don't understand people who buy type ratings just for the sake it, it makes no commercial sense. But that's me.
Hope this helps,
Simon.
Buying a type-rating these days is one of the only ways for low houred pilots to give themselves a competitive edge. You'll always have the argument crop up - "Don't pay for a type-rating because you'll be whoring yourself out to the airlines balh blah blah". The truth of the matter is that to join a lot of airlines, YOU MUST be willing to pay for a type rating.
However, in saying that, the market is changing for the better and the whole paying for a type rating idea will fade out quite rapidly (but not disappear) due to simple economics i.e. supply and demand.
Wherever the industry is at, the only safe way to play it is to have a contract saying that "On successful completion of the type rating course you will be offered a contract of employment with us." I seriously don't understand people who buy type ratings just for the sake it, it makes no commercial sense. But that's me.
Hope this helps,
Simon.
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From: Brazil
THanks for the info.
Since i am just in the beggining of the long path....i will wait and see what happens when i get ready to apply.
I wont be able to buy a rating cause all my money will go to get the frozen atpl ratings....anyway...who knows right?
Regards
Luis
Since i am just in the beggining of the long path....i will wait and see what happens when i get ready to apply.
I wont be able to buy a rating cause all my money will go to get the frozen atpl ratings....anyway...who knows right?
Regards
Luis
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: France
Type rating!!
Hi,
I'm looking for some information on ATR 42 type rating: in your opinion, what would be the best TRTO for this kind of type rating regarding the quality and price of the course.
Tks for your help.
Ben
I'm looking for some information on ATR 42 type rating: in your opinion, what would be the best TRTO for this kind of type rating regarding the quality and price of the course.
Tks for your help.
Ben
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Sweden
Ben,
Try any of the following training providers:
ATR Training Centre: www.atraircraft.com/training.htm
Skyblue Aviation: www.skyblueaviation.com
DAT Flight Academy: www.datflightacademy.com
Good Luck!
Try any of the following training providers:
ATR Training Centre: www.atraircraft.com/training.htm
Skyblue Aviation: www.skyblueaviation.com
DAT Flight Academy: www.datflightacademy.com
Good Luck!
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From: AMS
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From: Southhampton, uk
which type-rating? B737, A320 or Fokker
Thank you for reading this.
Could someone let me know which type rating would give the best oppotunity for employment?
I guess, airlines mainly use A319s/320s or am I wrong here?
Also, being low hours pilot is it better to go for smaller aircrafts first and get some experience (i.e. turbo-prop intercity types) or aim for big right at the start?
Many thanks!
Ron
Could someone let me know which type rating would give the best oppotunity for employment?
I guess, airlines mainly use A319s/320s or am I wrong here?
Also, being low hours pilot is it better to go for smaller aircrafts first and get some experience (i.e. turbo-prop intercity types) or aim for big right at the start?
Many thanks!
Ron
Joined: May 2002
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From: Europe
type rating, same old story or...
...something is actually moving?
I haven't attended the forum for a while also because at the time I have given up with my pilot career.
Lately I've heard from friends who are looking forward to get a 737 TR because according to their rumors, there are not many 737 TR pilots around and most of them are getting hired.
I believe it's impossible to check this information, and personally I think that the situation it hasn't changed from 2 years ago, but I just wanted to make sure about it.
Is Ryanair hiring easily lately?
How good are the chances to get an interivew (not even a job) in % once you have a 737 TR?
Thank you
I haven't attended the forum for a while also because at the time I have given up with my pilot career.
Lately I've heard from friends who are looking forward to get a 737 TR because according to their rumors, there are not many 737 TR pilots around and most of them are getting hired.
I believe it's impossible to check this information, and personally I think that the situation it hasn't changed from 2 years ago, but I just wanted to make sure about it.
Is Ryanair hiring easily lately?
How good are the chances to get an interivew (not even a job) in % once you have a 737 TR?
Thank you
Joined: May 2002
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From: Europe
I agree Dutchie, but I know that a certain number of pilots lately with just a few hundred hours on prop, CPL, ATPL, got hired after their 737 TR.
I am just trying to understand the balance between the actual risks and the possibilities to get hired and if something is moving lately or it's just a wrong impression.
I know it's almost impossible to be objective.
I am just trying to understand the balance between the actual risks and the possibilities to get hired and if something is moving lately or it's just a wrong impression.
I know it's almost impossible to be objective.