A320 Type Rating Guide | Training Intensity | Preparation Tips | Pilot Podcast EP28
By Captain Neha, Nilay & Winged Engineer
Cadets complete intense A320 type rating (sim-only, SOP-focused); prep via FCOM/FCTM systems beats overwhelm; Airbus logical design shines in faults; 7yr validity favors early rating amid India fleet growth.
Conclusion
Master flows/pre-visualize for type rating success; Airbus cockpit ergonomics + knowledge handles any emergency; prioritize A320 for Indian jobs—study to fly, not just pass.
40-45 intensive days (6hr sim sessions); ground/sim SOPs/emergencies.
Systems, SOPs, memory items, flows; flight sim cockpit fam (no procedures);
A320 dominates India (more aircraft/orders); type-rated vacancies majority.
7 years (was 3); recency training if delayed 5-7yrs.
AFM (legal precedence), FCOM (procedures), FCTM (techniques).
Fast pace, no breather, ahead-of-aircraft; dreams of cockpits/flares.