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Type Rating for Airbus A320 at SMARTLYNX TRAINING CENTRE An opportunity to develop your career in one of the bestselling and most common aircraft in the world.
About Training Centre
20 active and experienced pilots as instructors in our Training Centre
17 000 average flight hours of the instructors
60-70 new students each year from all over the world
About Training Centre
SmartLynx Training Centre is one of the most recognized approved training organization (ATO) in the Baltic States, that offers airline pilot training by providing type rating courses for Airbus A320 series. It is a well-known training centre, acknowledged by aviation professionals worldwide.
SmartLynx Training Centre offers the most comprehensive, applied ground training available today.
SmartLynx Training Centre welcomes 60-70 students each year from all over the world. Majority of graduates find a job at SmartLynx Airlines and build a successful pilot carrier.
The Aim of the Course
The aim of the course is to train pilots with different background and previous experience to safely operate A320 family aircraft.
After successful completion of the A320 type rating course and skill test, pilots are A320 family type rated. The course is performed on a basic version of an A320 aircraft which covers the A320 family (A318 / A319 / A320 / A321). This allows pilots to get a single Type Rating to fly all the versions of the same aircraft series if they performed the relevant familiarization course.
APPLYCourse Content
Ground Course
Include:
- Computer Based Training (CBT) with instructor
- System review
- Procedures
- Performance
- Weight and Balance
- Tests
Duration:
10 days
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
With more than forty years of multinational experience Sofia Flight Training provides the highest quality of service, in accordance with the latest European Regulations.
1 Brussels Blvd., Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
Cockpit System Simulator with FTD
Includes:
- ECAM trainer
- FMGS trainer
- Cockpit trainer
- Normal and abnormal operations
- Task sharing
Duration:
12 hours
Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
Briefing/Debriefing
Duration
10 sessions / 40 hours
Skill Test
FFS
Duration
1 session / 5 hours
A320 Base Training
6 Touch and Go + 1 Full stop
Pre-requirements
Older than 18 years
ATPL(A) or CPL(A) and theoretical knowledge equal to requirements for the issue of ATPL(A)
Valid multi-engine Instrumental Rating (A)
ICAO level 4 knowledge of English language*
70 hours as pilot-in-command of airplanes
Class 1 medical certificate
Hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of MCC course if applying for the issue of the first type rating for the multi-pilot airplane type
Graduates About Us
My dream was to become an airline pilot, after careful research I chose BAA Training as a well-trusted pilot school with a great history in training professional pilots, with professional and friendly instructors, a well-structured training program equipped with all the necessary material for a professional pilot training.
With many partner airlines of BAA Training, I have chosen SmartLynx airlines to launch my professional airline career, as SmartLynx is one of Europe’s leading ACMI.
Having an amazing opportunity to work with SmartLynx means that I will have a chance to experience many bases on behalf of different airlines.
In SmartLynx we work in harmony, flight crew together with cabin crew in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.
I’m grateful to be part of this great airline, and the opportunity to make my dream come true.
Following a suggestion of a friend, I applied for SmartLynx Type Rating Course in November 2017.During the Course and later on during the Line Training, I came across great instructors who were very skilled and supportive. I got the impression that every Trainee is valued and treated with attention and care. Even after their working hours, they were available and eager to help us reach our goal. Training itself is very demanding, both mentally and physically where stability is extremely important. Thanks to great instructors and Captains, this was all achieved due to their friendly approach and relaxed atmosphere in the flight deck.
I personally see SmartLynx as a great opportunity for professional advancement. It’s vibrant, challenging and offers many options to upgrade your skills. I changed several bases and flew dozens of airports already during the first year of flying. Met all sorts of people, professional, skilled and dedicated, all aiming to make SmartLynx better environment for all of us.
I feel happy and fulfilled, I am eager to grow with SmartLynx as a pilot and as a person. The learning process is hard, it’s still the beginning and I am grateful for all the knowledge and experiences
I see this opportunity that I got as the beginning of a great journey.
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