Preparation
Pre-Type Rating Preparation
Arrive at your type rating ready to perform.
Programmes & hour breakdown
The synopsis.
A foundational program for pilots preparing to enter a type-rating course — building the systems knowledge, flows and crew discipline that make the rating itself smoother.
Course breakdown
Hour by hour.
Select a phase to see what it covers, its format, and the time involved.
Foundational systems and procedures e-learning.
Where it runs
Offered at these locations.
Not every facility runs every programme. These are the ones that deliver this course.
Orlando
OperatingKissimmee (ISM)
Miami
OperatingAirbus Training Centre (MIA)
Paris
OpeningA320 full-flight simulator
Mumbai
OpeningDGCA-pathway training hub
From late 2026
Eligibility
What you need to enrol.
A snapshot of the prerequisites; our team confirms the full picture before you book.
- Commercial pilot certificate or above
- Planning to enter an A320 or B737 type-rating course
- ICAO Level 4 English proficiency or above
The pathway
From enquiry to type rating.
Every step from your first enquiry to the rating on your certificate.
Phase 01
Onboarding & enrolment
Enrolment form completion
Tell us your background and the rating you are after, in a short online form.
Document review and approval
We verify your licence, medical and records before confirming your place.
Portal activation
Your training portal goes live with your course, schedule and materials.
Quotation review
A clear, itemised quote for the programme, with nothing hidden.
Invoice payment
Settle the invoice to reserve your seat and confirm your dates.
Payment confirmation
We confirm receipt and lock in your place on the course.
CBT issuance
If applicableCourse access is issued where the programme includes computer-based training.
Phase 02
Training & certification
Pre-Type Rating Preparation
Complimentary4 hours, virtual. A complimentary Connect Aerospace head-start before you arrive on site.
On-site ground / SITS session
Classroom instruction and systems-integrated training, delivered on site.
Fixed-base simulator training
Procedural sessions to build flows and fluency before full motion.
Full-flight simulator training
Level-D full-motion sessions, flown as a crew to airline standard.
LOFT session
Line-oriented flight training, flown as a full crew scenario.
FAA type-rating checkride
Oral and simulator evaluation, as required.
FAA certificate updated · type rating added
Your FAA certificate is updated with the new type rating.
Start pre-enrollment
Take the first step.
Tell us whether you’re enrolling as an individual pilot or on behalf of an airline, and we’ll route you to the right programme and a real consultation.
Programmes, pricing and schedules are subject to change. Connect Aerospace is not affiliated with any aircraft manufacturer or airline unless explicitly stated. Training is delivered at FAA Part 142-certified facilities; references to authorities indicate the documentation pathway supported.