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.
WHY BAA Training?
PERSONAL MANAGER:
Each student is assigned a personal manager assigned who facilitates their entire studying process.
QUALITY:
Fully standardized, highly competent instructors with years of experience in the field, currently employed as airline Captains.
FLEXIBILITY:
We are flexible in terms of where you will study. Choose from one of our training centers in Europe that best meets your preferences.
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 also get Virtual Reality headsets that offer an artificial representation of the cockpit environment. During the theory part, 4 tests and a final examination have to be passed.
PRACTICE
DAYS
14
A320 full flight simulator training takes place in the most realistic replica of A320 cockpits. Passing a skill test is mandatory to proceed to the next stage.
BASE
training
DAY
1*
You will hone your Type Rating skills during this stage while doing six take-offs and landings and one go-around on the actual A320 aircraft. The training is organized at an agreed airport.
* Takes 1 day and is scheduled within 2 months of the previous stage completion.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Get answersVIRTUAL REALITY
Technology
Virtual Reality (VR) technology allows pilots to interact with instrument panels and practise standard procedures in an immersive simulated environment. Below are the advantages that the usage of VR headsets offers to our A320 Type Rating students:
- Instructor-approved self-training (30 days of use, 24/7, at your own pace and time)
- Highly efficient muscle memory and motor skills
- Increased knowledge retention rates
- Enhanced Multi-Crew skills
ENTRY
requirements
Flight time
70 hours as a pilot-in-command (PIC)
of an airplane
License
Valid CPL (ATPL theory) or ATPL
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.
English language proficiency
ICAO level 4
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TESTIMONIALS
Javier Gayoso Jiménez
"For my Type Rating, I chose BAA Training because of their reputation for quality training and their partnership with Avion Express, where I’m currently completing the selection process. The training quality was exceptional – instructors demonstrated a high level of professionalism, providing thorough and engaging instructions throughout the program. The training environment was conducive to learning, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including full flight simulators, which greatly enhanced my overall learning experience. The Type Rating program exceeded my expectations in terms of depth and comprehensiveness. The curriculum covered all necessary aspects, ensuring I was well-prepared for my role as First Officer. Overall, my experience with BAA Training was excellent, and I highly recommend them to aspiring pilots."
Pluchon Guillaume
“I did my A320 Type Rating with SmartLynx at the BAA Training center in Barcelona. I signed my contract with the airline to be a First Officer, only a few weeks after the end of the training. Before entering BAA Training, I asked for information, ‘cause for me, BAA Training was the best A320 Type Rating provider for cadet pilots with many opportunities at the end of the training. All the people from BAA Training I met in Barcelona were kind and always here to help. For me, the Type Rating was awesome. Of course, that meant a lot of personal work, but in matters of subjects, time of learning, and behavior, it was just perfect for me!”
Florian Devauchelle
“In December, Avion Express contacted me to have an assessment with them, and I successfully completed it in March. I chose BAA Training as my training provider because the Avion Express Cadet Program is in collaboration with the academy for the Type Rating (Airbus A320). There is a very high quality of training. All the instructors have important experience with thousands of flight hours on Airbus. They really push us to give the best, and they explain every exercise in a positive way. The full flight simulators are impressive by how realistic they are, so that we can be really immersed inside the A320 cockpit. I would like to highlight the professionalism of the BAA Training team, which is always mindful of our well-being. Also, Vilnius’ environment is really nice because of this city's and country's atmosphere, where we can feel that we are welcome here. This Type Rating program meets my expectations because we are going through everything, and everybody is involved in the students' success.”
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