COURSE OVERVIEW
The Boeing 737 is a narrow-body aircraft produced by Boeing at its Renton Factory in Washington. Envisioned in 1964, the initial 737-100 made its first flight in April 1967 and entered service in February 1968 with Lufthansa. The lengthened 737-200 entered service in April 1968. It evolved through four generations, offering several variants for 85 to 215 passengers.
The 737-100/200 original variants were powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D low-bypass engines and offered seating for 85 to 130 passengers. Launched in 1980 and introduced in 1984, the 737 Classic-300/400/500 variants were upgraded with CFM56-3 turbofans and offered 110 to 168 seats. Introduced in 1997, the 737 Next Generation (NG) -600/700/800/900 variants have updated CFM56-7s, a larger wing and an upgraded glass cockpit, and seat 108 to 215 passengers. The latest
generation, the 737 MAX, 737-7/8/9/10 MAX, powered by improved CFM LEAP-1B high bypass turbofans and accommodating 138 to 204 people, entered service in 2017. Boeing Business Jet versions are produced since the 737NG, as well as military models.
As of March 2022, 15,134 Boeing 737s have been ordered and 10,963 delivered. Initially, its main competitor was the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, followed by its MD-80/MD-90 derivatives. It was the highest-selling commercial aircraft until being surpassed by the competing Airbus A320 family in October 2019, but maintains the record in total deliveries. The 737 MAX, is designed to compete with the A320neo.
The EASA approved Type Rating training programme is performed according to the highest standards of aviation training, using a practical and operationally integrated learning approach with all training carried out using computer-based training tools, Full Flight Simulators (FFS) located in Sofia/Bulgaria and Istanbul-Antalya/Turkiye. (depends on customer discretion and availability)
With our extensive experiences in aviation and aviation training, we provide you with high-quality preparation for a successful future career on one of the most popular types of aircraft.
Instructors can conduct an assessment before starting the course to ensure that the candidate meets the course requirements criteria so that he or she can complete his training effectively, of quality and within the course period. Those who do not meet these criteria may be subject to withdrawal from the course.
The training course can only begin after the contract is signed and the course fee is paid, provided that all formalities and the pre-course pilot proficiency test by the instructor for the relevant course are positive.
COURSE CONTENT
Ground course: 100 hours of theoretical training (CBT + Classroom) (18 working days)
Practical training: 48 hours (12 Sessions) of MFTD and Full Flight Simulator training (9 working days)
Base Training(ZFTT): Min. 6 take off and landing with FFS (1 working day)
Duration approximately 28-35 working days;
-137 HRS / 28 WORKING DAYS WITH ZFTT
-172 HRS / 35 WORKING DAYS WITH ZFTT and MCC INTEGRATED
- Theoretical training consists of CBT/WBT self-study lectures.
- All the practical training is performed on FFS (Full flight simulators) (Level D).
- Minimum amount of FFS training is 32 hours (8 times four hours).
- Each practical training is preceded by a 60 min. briefing and followed by a detailed debriefing of the instructor.
- Type rating course finishes with a skill test on the FFS, takes 4 hours.
- Base training (approx. 1 hour, min. 6 take offs and landings) with FFS
PREREQUISITES / REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the first type rating course for a multi-pilot aeroplane must be a student pilot currently undergoing training on an MPL training course or comply with the below requirements.
Flight time: 70 hours as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of an aeroplane
Medical: Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
License: Valid EASA CPL (ATPL theory) or ATPL (Valid ICAO license for non-EASA license holders);
Ratings: Valid EASA Multi-Engine (ME) and Instrument Rating (IR)
Proficiency: English Language ICAO Level 4 (minimum)
Qualification: MPA experience or completed MCC course & Certificate for Advanced UPRT course – in case of first type rating
*MCC course could be integrated into your type rating training program. Have passed the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations in accordance with Annex 1 Part FCL; except when the type rating course is combined with an MCC course.
TOPICS THAT ARE USEFUL TO KNOW
• ZFTT (Zero Flight Time Training)
• CCQ (Cross Crew Qualification)