Type rating

A type rating (English Type Rating ) authorized to perform a particular type of aircraft. You can purchase a type rating in a training operation for type ratings, including Type Rating Training Organization ( TRTO ) called. A trto must be approved by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt ( LBA). One of the biggest TRTOs in Germany is a subsidiary of Lufthansa, Lufthansa Flight Training GmbH (LFT ). Moreover, it is possible to obtain a type rating on Airbus, Boeing or Bombardier also at a private trto.

The requirements to obtain a type rating may be governed by the regulations in accordance with JAR - FCL.

Flight training includes a theoretical (usually in the form of CBT) and hands-on training of the pilot shown on the model. This training is completed with an exam that needs to be renewed after a specified time. Since the operation of certain aircraft is sometimes very expensive, the type rating training is often conducted in a flight simulator. This also has the advantage that critical maneuvers can be practiced safely there. After successful completion of simulator training followed by training base, where they are traffic patterns, which are carried out in a real aircraft. The type rating is then entered into the license of the pilot.

Technician of aircraft maintenance companies also require a type rating. This then entitled to Certify the maintenance work carried out.