Airbus A320 Type Rating

A320 Type Rating Program Aligned with DGCA India Regulations

The Airbus A320 family is the backbone of Indian commercial aviation, operated extensively by IndiGo, Air India, and leading global carriers. The Airbus A320 Type Rating program at Flight Path Mentors is crafted to transition CPL holders into highly proficient jet airline pilots, fully compliant with DGCA India Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR).

• Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC): In commercial airline operations, mastering multi-crew coordination is paramount. Our MCC training immerses you in effective crew communication, task sharing between Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM), workload management, and standard callouts.
• Jet Orientation Course (JOC): Transitioning from a light piston trainer to a swept-wing turbofan jet airliner is a major operational leap. Our JOC module develops your handling skills in high-altitude jet aerodynamics, energy management, and raw-data instrument flying.

Minimum Requirements for Airbus A320 Type Rating

• Valid CPL(A) or ATPL(A): Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License with Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (IR) issued by DGCA India.
• Multi-Engine Experience: Required multi-engine endorsement / simulator experience as per DGCA norms.
• FRTOL & R.T.R. (A): Valid Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s License and Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical) license.
• English Language Proficiency: Minimum ICAO Level 4 ELP endorsement.
• Medical License: Current, valid Class 1 Medical Assessment issued by DGCA India.

Course Content: Theoretical Sessions for A320 Type Rating (124 Hours)

Our structured ground school and Computer-Based Training (CBT) span 124 hours, covering every critical system and operational procedure of the Airbus A320:

• Aircraft Systems: Deep-dive into A320 Fly-By-Wire flight controls, ECAM architecture, hydraulics, electrical, pneumatic, fuel, and CFM/IAE powerplant systems.
• Flight Management & Guidance System (FMGS): MCDU programming, flight plan initialization, performance pages, and managed vs. selected guidance modes.
• MCC & JOC Integration: Crew Resource Management (CRM), threat and error management (TEM), and jet handling profiles.
• Pre-Flight & Cockpit Procedure Training (CPT): Cold-and-dark cockpit preparation, overhead panel scan flows, and normal SOP checklists.
• Mass & Balance, AFM Performance & Operational Limitations: Takeoff/landing performance calculations, V-speeds, obstacle clearance, and weight distribution.
• Abnormal & Emergency Procedures: ECAM actions, memory items, engine failure after V1, rapid depressurization, and QRH execution.

Simulator Sessions for A320 Type Rating (64 Hours)

Our simulator phase consists of 64 total hours on Airbus A320 Fixed Base Simulators (FBS) and Level-D Full Flight Simulators (FFS):

• 20 Hours of FBS Training: Initial procedural and instrument sessions on a Fixed Base Simulator to build scan flow and automation mastery.
• 44 Hours of Level-D FFS Training: Full Flight Simulator sessions divided into 4-hour blocks (alternating 2 hours as Pilot Flying and 2 hours as Pilot Monitoring), including Low Visibility Operations (LVO), adverse weather, and the final Skill Test (Day & Night).
• Pre-Briefing & Debriefing: Every 4-hour simulator slot is preceded by a 1-hour technical pre-briefing and followed by a 1-hour instructor debriefing.

Additional Concierge Services Provided

We provide complete end-to-end logistical support for our partner DGCA-approved TRTO centers, including Visa Assistance, Comfortable Hotel Accommodation, Daily Local Transport to the simulator center, and Air Ticket Coordination.