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Airbus A320 Type Rating

a white and blue airplane - Airbus 320

The Airbus A320 Type Rating Course aims to train pilots to acquire all the knowledge necessary to understand the basic functions of the A320 airplane systems, use of the components of each system, training of operational procedures using Checklists and instruments.
It is intended that students are proficient in all emergency manoeuvres, operational aspects and work in a multi-pilot environment.

Course Description

  • Commercial pilot licence with an ATPL Frozen
  • Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating
  • Multi-Crew Cooperation course
  • For licenses issued after 29th December 2020, pilots must have Upset Recovery Training

Approximately 25 days.

Ground School

  1. Aircraft Systems+ UPRT CBT (Self Study) – 42h

  2. Progress Tests and Final Examination – 4h

  3. Cockpit Procedure Training – 20h

Simulator Training

  1. Simulator Instruction: 48h
  2. Skill Test: 4h

Duration: 13 sessions (approximately 22 days)

Base Flight

6 or 4 Take-offs and Landings

Duration: 1 day

  • Operations Manual
  • Quick Reference Handbook
  • Flight Crew Training Manual
  • Jeppesen approach charts
  • Cockpit Panels

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LOCATIONS

Cascais Airport
R.Bartolomeu de Gusmão 118,
2785-269, Tires, Portugal

Viseu Airport
Avenida do Aeródromo, Hangar 5
3515-342 Viseu, Portugal

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