View Poll Results: Type rating?
Bought Type rating - got the job
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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%
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Type Rating - which type, where, why pay etc?
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you can reach them at http://www.sasflightacademy.com
Hope this helps
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Go to Montreal, use CAE/Bombardier hotel and BID the price for the course- they will haggle a lower price to get your business!
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CRJ - a realy nice flying machine.
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Your TRTO will arrange an appropriate objective test as part of the type training. Certainly for larger types it will be written (one of those 'multiple guess' jobs). But why do you ask?
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As far as I am aware for GECAT A320 TR.
Done on the computer, there is about 2,000 in thier question bank,
you get 100 Total Questions for the exams, all randon but further seperated into sections,
Autoflight
Electrics
Air Con etc etc
In each sections you have to get 75% to pass, but your grand total has to be 75%
So say you got 99% overall, but only scored 73% in say Electrics,then its still classified as a fail, however you only need to repeat the section you fail.
You then do Mass and Balance, Perf and F- Planning and Low Vis written, all require 75% tp pass.
Done on the computer, there is about 2,000 in thier question bank,
you get 100 Total Questions for the exams, all randon but further seperated into sections,
Autoflight
Electrics
Air Con etc etc
In each sections you have to get 75% to pass, but your grand total has to be 75%
So say you got 99% overall, but only scored 73% in say Electrics,then its still classified as a fail, however you only need to repeat the section you fail.
You then do Mass and Balance, Perf and F- Planning and Low Vis written, all require 75% tp pass.
Each TRTO will produce its own examinations, which are individually approved by the relevant NAA. Some TRTOs sub-contract this task and the GECAT A320 electronically generated exam comes, I believe, direct from Airbus. Other TRTOs have their own electronic systems to set exams but most rely on hard-copy papers.
For a multi-pilot type there will be a minimum of 100 questions distributed across the main subject areas of the theoretical knowledge syllabus (as defined by Appendix 1 to JAR-FC 1.261(a)) and there is a pass mark of 75% in each subject area. For single-pilot types the number of questions depends on the complexity of the type and the pass mark is 75% overall with no requirement to pass individual sections.
I know this because I have spent the last week and a half preparing new papers for approval by the UK CAA - fingers crossed!
For a multi-pilot type there will be a minimum of 100 questions distributed across the main subject areas of the theoretical knowledge syllabus (as defined by Appendix 1 to JAR-FC 1.261(a)) and there is a pass mark of 75% in each subject area. For single-pilot types the number of questions depends on the complexity of the type and the pass mark is 75% overall with no requirement to pass individual sections.
I know this because I have spent the last week and a half preparing new papers for approval by the UK CAA - fingers crossed!
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t/r is that hard?
how hard is the t/rating course on jet (737/a320,...).
how many hours do you have to study in your hotel room, what s the hardest topic (electricity??W&B??), what did you like, dislike,etc...
how many hours do you have to study in your hotel room, what s the hardest topic (electricity??W&B??), what did you like, dislike,etc...
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I found it easier than the IR training. A320 is really easy to fly...just monitor and read the ECAM, actions are written, then press the red illuminated PBs..
I had the CBT and all the manuals several months before enrolling the course, it might be the reason why I found it really easy. I heard the 737 is more difficult.
The hardest part was to wake up at 1:00 am for sim sessions.
What I disliked: The X channel was not free at the hotel...
I had the CBT and all the manuals several months before enrolling the course, it might be the reason why I found it really easy. I heard the 737 is more difficult.
The hardest part was to wake up at 1:00 am for sim sessions.
What I disliked: The X channel was not free at the hotel...
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Ladies & Gentlemen
I do think you may have been set up by 330. If this thread IS the result of a seriously intentioned enquiry, then it is the clearest indication yet of the major problem currently affecting pilot recruitment, namely that of self selection for training. Whilst many of those self sponsoring for a career in civil aviation are competent and utimately technically qualified there are sadly many who never were, and never will be suitable as professional flightcrew. For them the struggle and the ensuing debt could have been prevented and saved by the timely advice that this is not the career for them. All flying schools are run as businesses - they want your money. You may have the technical ability and ambition - that is NOT enough; you must be able to potentially fit into the system and satisfy the interview board of any operator to which you apply. Find out BEFORE you spend the money, not when you hold a fATPL.
PS You also need to be literate.
I do think you may have been set up by 330. If this thread IS the result of a seriously intentioned enquiry, then it is the clearest indication yet of the major problem currently affecting pilot recruitment, namely that of self selection for training. Whilst many of those self sponsoring for a career in civil aviation are competent and utimately technically qualified there are sadly many who never were, and never will be suitable as professional flightcrew. For them the struggle and the ensuing debt could have been prevented and saved by the timely advice that this is not the career for them. All flying schools are run as businesses - they want your money. You may have the technical ability and ambition - that is NOT enough; you must be able to potentially fit into the system and satisfy the interview board of any operator to which you apply. Find out BEFORE you spend the money, not when you hold a fATPL.
PS You also need to be literate.
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320 or 737??
What TR shall I go for? Are there more chances to be hired with a 737 or 320 type rating?
Probably the million dollar forever asked question, but repetition is the mother of skills.
Thank you
Probably the million dollar forever asked question, but repetition is the mother of skills.
Thank you
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I've been talking to a few flight operation directors of several europeans airlines, and this is pretty much what I got:
see, 3 months ago 3 fresh 737 TR pilots showed up here , we were in the need of pilots and after a successful sim check we hired them. I can't tell you we'll take you when you'll show up type rated, but so far this is how we happened to hire some pilots.
Some small airlines do not have an agenda or annual forecast of when and how many pilots they will need before summer 2007, eventually they'll start to think about that in April, and if you happen to be there, with the right title, you might get in.
Now, the point is, 737 or 320? And Why?
see, 3 months ago 3 fresh 737 TR pilots showed up here , we were in the need of pilots and after a successful sim check we hired them. I can't tell you we'll take you when you'll show up type rated, but so far this is how we happened to hire some pilots.
Some small airlines do not have an agenda or annual forecast of when and how many pilots they will need before summer 2007, eventually they'll start to think about that in April, and if you happen to be there, with the right title, you might get in.
Now, the point is, 737 or 320? And Why?
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HMMMM
If it ain't BOEING i ain't going!!!DID THAT MAKE ANY SENSE?
More seriously now the AIRBUSES are quite popular lately for low cost airlines (exclude RYANAIR) which gives more opportunities!
I know that pilots moving from BOEINGS to the playstation derivatives (airbuses) were amazed from their technological advancement and easy handling !! that means that they are lazy!!! hahahaahah
CONCLUSION: I'm a BOEING lover and i will be without saying that if someone offers a job on an AIRBUS ill say no but u understand what i mean....
i know u are confussed about my loggin name though but i have to say that the person who created it is a very good friend and he stopped writing in here as he is flying ( AIRBUSES).
HAVE FUN WHATEVER TR U'LL DO!!
