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%
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Type Rating - which type, where, why pay etc?
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type ratings for expatriates
You folks should know that you really do not have to pay for a type rating at all; at least not in the sense of paying cash and never having the company pay you back. It does not seem to matter the number of hours you have, either. You probably all know about British Airways cadet schemes, but maybe you do not know that places like Qatar airways hire expats with 250 hours and give them airbus type ratings.
Now, I do not know what Qatar is saying publically; all I know is that I met this British kid in the simulator building doing his type rating on the Airbus and he said he had 250 hours. He was wearing glasses, as well! So, take heart! Somewhere, somehow, there will be a company that will give you a type rating for free.
...after all, if a guy like me can get it paid for, so can you...
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Now, I do not know what Qatar is saying publically; all I know is that I met this British kid in the simulator building doing his type rating on the Airbus and he said he had 250 hours. He was wearing glasses, as well! So, take heart! Somewhere, somehow, there will be a company that will give you a type rating for free.
...after all, if a guy like me can get it paid for, so can you...
personal site: http://walter.freefuelforever.com
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The British Airways cadet scheme no longers exists, the only low houred recruits they accept are from Oxford or Herez, as for the low houred pilots at Qatar; they ran a second officer scheme in 2005 during which some low houred pilots were recruited onto the A300 and A320 fleets.
However they have not advertised another second officer scheme since. While there may be a handful of low houred SOs at Qatar (recruited from one second officer scheme) there is a far greater number of low houred FOs at Ryanair whom have paid for type ratings.
However they have not advertised another second officer scheme since. While there may be a handful of low houred SOs at Qatar (recruited from one second officer scheme) there is a far greater number of low houred FOs at Ryanair whom have paid for type ratings.
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A320 series or B737 NG series..??
Dear All,
I have a question re: what would be the best type rating to go for?
For example, would anyone know if there is anywhere one can find the numbers of each type in service....and also projections over the next 5 years etc..??
I myself prefer the 737, purely as I prefer a yoke control to a side-stick, but from what I see there seem to be more A320 series types around so am thinking that may be better?
Any thoughts much appreciated.
Kind regards.
LB
I have a question re: what would be the best type rating to go for?
For example, would anyone know if there is anywhere one can find the numbers of each type in service....and also projections over the next 5 years etc..??
I myself prefer the 737, purely as I prefer a yoke control to a side-stick, but from what I see there seem to be more A320 series types around so am thinking that may be better?
Any thoughts much appreciated.
Kind regards.
LB
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LondonBoy, why not try the recent back issues of Flight International magazine. The annual airline directory composition gives a comprehensive list of the airline, boardroom figureheads, contact details and also a list of each type operated.
Alternatively the internet should come up with something too.
Alternatively the internet should come up with something too.
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Pure answer is - who is recruiting, and what gives you the best chance in your position.
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I think you will find the chap with 250hrs at Qatar airways got in because his father owns the airline he is a member of the royal family and he trained at Willowair at Southend nice guy met him a while back and he was just off to do his airbus rating
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A couple of Type Rating Qs
Hello folks, I just had a couple of questions regarding Type Ratings.
If you already hold an ICAO type rating with some time on is it possible to undergo the JAA Type rating but without having to undertake the Base Training or is it still required (for example 280hrs on type).
Also why are some UK TRTO so bad at acknowledging and replying to your correspondence? Sorry just a gripe on the side.
If you already hold an ICAO type rating with some time on is it possible to undergo the JAA Type rating but without having to undertake the Base Training or is it still required (for example 280hrs on type).
Also why are some UK TRTO so bad at acknowledging and replying to your correspondence? Sorry just a gripe on the side.
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The base check is an experience requirement. Something like less then 500hrs on a similar (read JAR 25 or ten tonnes or something of that ilk) type you need six landings, or four landings if less than 1500 hrs. I suspect you best locate the answer in LASORS lest I'm spouting total rubbish.
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Yep, I'd better get that PDF copy of Lasors out from the dark corners of my PC and trawl through that. Though I must admit at times it can be even more confusing with all that legalistic speak 
Anyway thanks for that High Wing Drifter.
BTW: Considering the likes of Ryanair and LCCs, when they state self fund your TR do they expect you to go off and get it yourself or do they fund it and expect you to repay through your salary?
Anyway thanks for that High Wing Drifter.
BTW: Considering the likes of Ryanair and LCCs, when they state self fund your TR do they expect you to go off and get it yourself or do they fund it and expect you to repay through your salary?
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Cockpit4u Or Randhem Aviation For A320 Tr???
Hello!! Please could somebody help me?? I´m going to do A320 TR and I don´t know what TRTO choose.I´ve heard good things about cokpit4u but I don´t know anything about Randhem. In Randhem the course is done in Minneapolis EEUU, they told me that this TR is JAA approved but I don´t know because it is done in EEUU in Pan Am TRTO.
Please someone know anything about this???
Thanks a lot!!
Javi-Spain
Please someone know anything about this???
Thanks a lot!!
Javi-Spain
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Yes it's JAR approved. I have a couple of friends gone through Randhem and they seem content. I can't comment any more on this, because I haven't seen Randhem myself.
Good luck/LnS
Good luck/LnS
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Anyone Have Done A320tr In Cockpit4u????
Hello!!
Please someone have done A320 in Cockpit4u??
I´m going to do it and I´d like to know about the TRTO and convalidate it in Spain CAA
Thanks
Javi
Please someone have done A320 in Cockpit4u??
I´m going to do it and I´d like to know about the TRTO and convalidate it in Spain CAA
Thanks
Javi
Hi everybody!
I´m gonna start the A320 TR with Cockpit4u in January. It seems that you have such a good references from your colleagues. I am really surprised that all of them had got a flying job. I knew that Wizz Air was needed of pilots because too many leaving the company but I am really happy about your friends.
How many hours did they have when Wizz Air hired them?
Many thanks in advance APPCH!
Byes!
I´m gonna start the A320 TR with Cockpit4u in January. It seems that you have such a good references from your colleagues. I am really surprised that all of them had got a flying job. I knew that Wizz Air was needed of pilots because too many leaving the company but I am really happy about your friends.
How many hours did they have when Wizz Air hired them?
Many thanks in advance APPCH!
Byes!
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[quote=xavi_r1;3019890] Hi Xavier!
I´m spaniard and rightnow finish the A320 type rating (Dec. 22th check ride) with Randlem in Minneapolis. The course went OK. All the instructors are English speaking, for this reason, English is a must.
The sims, instructors and instalations are GREAT. We use Northwest Airlines installations. Our instructor JR is a great guy that knows how to teach and spend a lot of time with you. He tries to show you the airplane and lots of things.
I´m really happy with it. Just we aware of all the Spanish Civil aviation paper work, you must be ahead of it and be prepare to arrange all for your self.
If you need more details, I´m willing to help you!
I´m spaniard and rightnow finish the A320 type rating (Dec. 22th check ride) with Randlem in Minneapolis. The course went OK. All the instructors are English speaking, for this reason, English is a must.
The sims, instructors and instalations are GREAT. We use Northwest Airlines installations. Our instructor JR is a great guy that knows how to teach and spend a lot of time with you. He tries to show you the airplane and lots of things.
I´m really happy with it. Just we aware of all the Spanish Civil aviation paper work, you must be ahead of it and be prepare to arrange all for your self.
If you need more details, I´m willing to help you!
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Randhem Type Rating
Hola Simancas,
Espero que te haya salido bien el examen de la habilitación.
Estoy interesado también el en curso de habilitación del 320 y quería preguntarte si Randhem está reconocido por la DGAC española.
Gracias
[QUOTE=Simancas;3032363]
Espero que te haya salido bien el examen de la habilitación.
Estoy interesado también el en curso de habilitación del 320 y quería preguntarte si Randhem está reconocido por la DGAC española.
Gracias
[QUOTE=Simancas;3032363]
Hi Xavier!
I´m spaniard and rightnow finish the A320 type rating (Dec. 22th check ride) with Randlem in Minneapolis. The course went OK. All the instructors are English speaking, for this reason, English is a must.
The sims, instructors and instalations are GREAT. We use Northwest Airlines installations. Our instructor JR is a great guy that knows how to teach and spend a lot of time with you. He tries to show you the airplane and lots of things.
I´m really happy with it. Just we aware of all the Spanish Civil aviation paper work, you must be ahead of it and be prepare to arrange all for your self.
If you need more details, I´m willing to help you!
I´m spaniard and rightnow finish the A320 type rating (Dec. 22th check ride) with Randlem in Minneapolis. The course went OK. All the instructors are English speaking, for this reason, English is a must.
The sims, instructors and instalations are GREAT. We use Northwest Airlines installations. Our instructor JR is a great guy that knows how to teach and spend a lot of time with you. He tries to show you the airplane and lots of things.
I´m really happy with it. Just we aware of all the Spanish Civil aviation paper work, you must be ahead of it and be prepare to arrange all for your self.
If you need more details, I´m willing to help you!
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737 TR: an answer from who is in charge
A few days ago I happened to be in Bucharest, Romania and out of curiosity I went to Bue Air base to leave my resume and speak with some captain.
I told I was looking for a sort of type rating sponsorship: I commit myself to buy my type rating through Blue Air and in return I asked if I was given the assurance of a contract.
The cheaf pilot answered me by opening his email imbox and showing me a long list of qualified 737 type rated pilots with hours on type who sent him their resume. Hence he said that they don't do these sort of sponsorship because they would rather hire directly an experienced type rated pilot.
This sounded like a big alarm bell for me because I am one of those low hours pilots who is ready to selfsponsor myself and paying 26K € for a 737 TR and then just through myself in the aviation market.
If this was their answer, with all due respect of Blue Air.. I just imagine what the other companies would say....
I told I was looking for a sort of type rating sponsorship: I commit myself to buy my type rating through Blue Air and in return I asked if I was given the assurance of a contract.
The cheaf pilot answered me by opening his email imbox and showing me a long list of qualified 737 type rated pilots with hours on type who sent him their resume. Hence he said that they don't do these sort of sponsorship because they would rather hire directly an experienced type rated pilot.
This sounded like a big alarm bell for me because I am one of those low hours pilots who is ready to selfsponsor myself and paying 26K € for a 737 TR and then just through myself in the aviation market.
If this was their answer, with all due respect of Blue Air.. I just imagine what the other companies would say....
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Very good point indeed.
What next, a bit of role reversal, an employee will pay an employer to work!??!?!?!
I guess though people see it as a step backwards to take two forwards, I think.....
What next, a bit of role reversal, an employee will pay an employer to work!??!?!?!
I guess though people see it as a step backwards to take two forwards, I think.....
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Type Rating A320, which is more likely to land a job?
Done a search found nothing
GECAT Pilot Program on A320
or
Alteon/ My Travel A320 TR on A320 with 150 hours on type with a chance of a job but no guarantees
one is £11K more than the other
Which would you chose?
I'd be interested to hear views from people who've done these schemes
GECAT Pilot Program on A320
or
Alteon/ My Travel A320 TR on A320 with 150 hours on type with a chance of a job but no guarantees
one is £11K more than the other
Which would you chose?
I'd be interested to hear views from people who've done these schemes