Many students are concerned about the cost of a type rating. Some programs that offer type ratings for pilots end up costing more than you expected to pay.
AeroStar has put a lot of thought into our computer-assisted and classroom training programs so that 97 percent of students graduate without purchasing additional simulator time!
We offer Type ratings in the Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 and BBJ aircraft. Several programs are available to meet your needs, schedule and budget.
An external Airbus walk-around at the NBAA Annual Convention in Las Vegas.
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AeroStar uses advanced simulator software to create a complete cockpit on your PC with every knob and dial in the right place.
This video is a small sample of the home study program.
By Kevin Teeter
I recently attended an Airline job fair and stumbled upon something I wasn’t expecting – Reduced minimums for pilots with type ratings!
In speaking with the various recruiters I noticed that many of them offered to waive a significant number of multi engine hours if the applicant possessed a type rating. In some cases they would waive up to 400 hours of multi. If you consider the average multi engine rental costs $220 per hour/wet, then they would spend approximately 96,000 to get those hours.
The cheapest time building package I have found online is $181 per hour/wet, which equals $72,400 for 400 hours. The cost of a type rating would yield only 72 hours of multi time.
Many of the presentations by these airlines project the hiring of pilots in the next two years to be in the tens of thousands.
The airlines in attendance were:
We have known for some time that a type rating is an advantage for any career-minded pilot – but it’s always good to have confirmation from an outside source!
Another cartoon about Mark’s career plans – becoming an A320 Captain, just for fun.
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