Airbus A320
Offering Initial, Recurrent, Reduced, Requalification, and other A320 type rating training programs for individuals and organizations. Select your desired A320 classic type rating option below to learn more.
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A320 Initial Training Curriculum
This core curriculum is the approved course of training which leads to a type rating in the A-320 aircraft and is also the approved course of training for those pilots that meet the Air Transport Pilot (ATP) requirements of 14 CFR Part 61 to obtain an ATP certificate. Trainees must successfully complete the applicable A-320 Ground Training curriculum segments, before proceeding to the Flight Training curriculum segments.
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Aircraft Systems Training 40 hours
(Distance Learning or On-Site)
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General Operational Subjects 8 hours
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Review & Examination *NSTR
*NSTR: No Specific Time Required.
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System Integration Training 16 hours
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(Total Ground School) 64 hours
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Simulator Training 12-18 hours
12:00 PF if paired, and 18:00 PF if not paired.
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Loft 2 hours
A 2-hour LOFT is required for Initial Certification or additional Rating if all training and testing is accomplished in a Level C or D simulator.
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Simulator Practical Test 3 hours
A320 Upgrade Training Curriculum
This core curriculum is the approved course of training which leads to a type rating in the A320 aircraft and is also the approved course of training for those pilots that meet the Air Transport Pilot (ATP) requirements of 14 CFR Part 61 to obtain an ATP certificate. Trainees must successfully complete the applicable A320 Ground Training curriculum segments, before proceeding to the Flight Training curriculum segments.
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Aircraft Systems Training 16 hours
(Distance Learning or On-Site)
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General Operational Subjects 8 hours
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Review & Examination *NSTR
*NSTR: No Specific Time Required.
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(Total Ground Training) 24 hours
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Oral Exam 2 hours
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Simulator Training 4-6 hours
4:00 PF/4:00 PM if paired, and 6:00 PF if not paired.
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Loft 2 hours
A 2-hour LOFT is required for Initial Certification or additional Rating if all training and testing is accomplished in a Level C or D simulator.
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Simulator Practical Test 3 hours
A320 Recurrent Training Curriculum
PAIFA’s A320 Aircraft Recurrent Ground Training objective is to ensure that each crew member is adequately trained and currently proficient with respect to the A320 aircraft. Curriculum segments and hourly breakdown:
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Aircraft Systems Training 4 hours
(Distance Learning or On-Site)
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General Operational Subjects 4 hours
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Review & Examination *NSTR
*NSTR: No Specific Time Required.
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(Total Ground School) 8 hours
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Simulator Training 2-4 hours
2:00 PF / 2:00 PM if paired, and 4:00 PF if not paired.
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Oral Exam 2 hours
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Simulator Practical Test 3 hours
A320 Requalification PIC Past Due Within 12 Months
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Aircraft Systems Training 8 hours
(Distance Learning or On-Site)
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General Operational Subjects 4 hours
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Review & Examination *NSTR
*NSTR: No Specific Time Required.
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(Total Ground School) 12 hours
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Simulator Training 2-4 hours
2:00 PF / 2:00 PM if paired, and 4:00 PF if not paired.
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Oral Exam 2 hours
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Simulator Practical Test 3 hours
A320 Requalification PIC Past Due Within 35 Months
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Aircraft Systems Training 8 hours
(Distance Learning)
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General Operational Subjects 8 hours
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Review & Examination *NSTR
*NSTR: No Specific Time Required.
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(Total Ground School) 16 hours
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Simulator Training 4-6 hours
4:00 PF / 4:00 PM if paired, and 6:00 PF if not paired.
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Oral Exam 2 hours
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Simulator Practical Test 3 hours
A320 Requalification PIC Past Due Within 59 Months
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Aircraft Systems Training 16 hours
(Distance Learning)
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General Operational Subjects 8 hours
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Review & Examination *NSTR
*NSTR: No Specific Time Required.
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(Total Ground School) 25 hours
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Simulator Training 8-16 hours
8:00 PF / 8:00 PM if paired, and 16:00 PF if not paired.
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Oral Exam 2 hours
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Simulator Practical Test 3 hours
A320 Requalification PIC Past Due For More Than 59 Months
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Aircraft Systems Training 40 hours
(Distance Learning)
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General Operational Subjects 8 hours
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Review & Examination *NSTR
*NSTR: No Specific Time Required.
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System Integration Training 16 hours
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(Total Ground School) 64 hours
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Oral Exam 2 hours
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Simulator Training 12-18 hours
12:00 PF / 12:00 PM if paired, and 18:00 PF if not paired.
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Loft 2 hours
A 2-hour LOFT is required for Initial Certification or additional Rating if all training and testing is accomplished in a Level C or D simulator.
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Simulator Practical Test 3 hours
Removal of Circling Approach Restriction
The objective is to train to proficiency the Circling Approach /Land Maneuver.
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Ground Training 1 hour
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Simulator Training 1 hour
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Oral Exam 1 hour
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Simulator Practical Test 1 hour
Pilot in Command Recency of Experience
The objective is to Re-establish Landing Currency of the same Category, Class and Type.
Must have a type rating on the equipment.
