Airbus A320 Type Rating Cadet Program with Heston Airlines
This cadet program is designed for pilots who aim to secure an employment offer at Heston Airlines even before commencing their A320 Type Rating at BAA Training.
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Leader in the
market
Fly-by-wire
aircraft
WHY CHOOSE
A320 Type Rating?
Type Rating certification is essential for a pilot if they want a career as an airline pilot. Investing in the A320 Type Rating proves advantageous for the following reasons.
Leader in the market
The A320 Family order book at the end of February 2024 stood at 18,460 aircraft, making it the world’s best-selling commercial aircraft. In 2023, customers worldwide ordered more than 1,800 aircraft.
Fly-by-wire aircraft
The A320 Family’s cockpit shares commonalities with the other Airbus aircraft. A single Type Rating enables pilots to fly A319, A320, and A321. They can also easily step up to Airbus’ widebody fly-by-wire aircraft with Cross Crew Qualification, opening opportunities for versatility in their flying assignments and giving airlines greater flexibility in deploying the flight crews.
European airline specializing in full charter flights and ACMI wet/damp leases worldwide
A part of the Heston Aviation Group, a consolidated group of companies focusing on aviation asset leasing, trading, maintenance, repair, and overhaul
Operates a modern and versatile fleet comprising both A320 and A330 aircraft
Offers career development opportunities (such as upgrades to CPT, LTC, TRI/TRE positions, and office roles)
Why Choose
HESTON AIRLINES?
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ONLY 4 STEPS
to get you ready as a First Officer at
Heston Airlines!
step 1
Assessment with
Heston Airlines
1 day
step 2
A320 Type Rating
theory and FFS training
5 weeks
step 3
Base
training
1 day
step 4
Knowledge
test
1 day
Time to Shine
You're a First Officer
at Heston Airlines!
AIRBUS A320
TYPE RATING
program structure
The course includes Airbus A320 Type Rating (theory and full flight simulator training) and Base Training.
TOTAL DURATION:
171
hours
35
days
THEORY
DAYS
21
The ground school training consists of computer-based training (CBT), theory, and APT sessions. Students start their ground school learning online. During the theory part, 4 tests and a final examination must be passed.
PRACTICE
DAYS
14
A320 full flight simulator training takes place in a highly realistic replica of the A320 cockpit. A skill test is required to complete the training, though you’re free to take it with any approved ATO of your choice.
BASE
training
DAY
1*
You’ll sharpen your Type Rating skills during this stage by performing six take-offs, one full-stop landing, and a go-around on an actual A320 aircraft. The training is carried out at an agreed airport and may span over a couple of days, depending on operational conditions such as weather.
* Takes 1 day and is scheduled within 2 months of the previous stage completion.
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requirements
Age limit
Up to 40 years old
Flight time
70 hours as a pilot-in-command (PIC) of an aeroplane
License
Valid EASA CPL (ATPL theory)
Ratings
Valid multi-engine (ME) and
instrument rating (IR)
Physical status
Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
Qualification course
MCC and Advanced UPRT (only for EASA and only for the first type) certificate of completion*
*MCC can be integrated into the Type Rating training upon request. Advanced UPRT can be arranged separately at our flight school in Lleida-Alguaire.
EU citizenship or unrestricted
right to live and work in the EU
English language proficiency
ICAO level 4
EXPLORE OUR
training locations!
LITHUANIA, Vilnius
- 5 min drive from the Vilnius International Airport
- 5 FFSs for your service: three A320, B737 NG, and B737 CL
- Spacious classrooms, briefing/debriefing rooms
- A dining room and a leisure zone with snack and coffee vending machines
- Accommodation is offered at 4* LOOP Hotel and ATLAS Co-Living next to the training center
- Airport pickup is available
SPAIN, Barcelona
- 15 min drive from the Barcelona-El Prat Airport
- 7-bay simulator center already equipped with 3 brand-new FFSs (A320ceo, A320ceo/neo, and B737 MAX) and a brand-new A320 FTD Level 2
- Spacious classrooms, briefing/debriefing rooms
- A dining room and a leisure zone with snack and coffee vending machines
FRANCE, Paris
- Modern 3,400 m² training center in Paris
- 15 min drive from Paris-Orly Airport
- 5 FFSs (B747-400, 2xB737 NG, and 2xA320neo), B737 NG FTD, A320neo FTD and more training devices.
- Spacious classrooms, briefing/debriefing rooms
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