ATR 72 600 Type Rating

Why choose Simtech?
Simtech’s ATR Instructors are highly experienced with significant expertise on the ATR, operating as Simulator Instructors and Training Captains on line operations. Our instructors aim to create a challenging and motivational learning environment.

• State of the art facilities including Full Flight Simulator which ensures that pilots undergo practical and efficient training. The simulators are maintained by a dedicated team of highly qualified and experienced engineers
• The distance learning element of the course provides additional flexibility for students. To facilitate this self-study, access will be provided to the Simtech portals up to four weeks in advance of commencement of ATO ground school. The portals contain:
  – Student Training Manual
  – Computer Based Training
  – ATR Manual
  – Question Banks

Course Footprint

Our course is EASA Part FCL compliant and is comprised of theoretical and practical elements including type specific UPRT, PBN and Instrument Rating.

The course is split into four phases and takes approximately 42 days (including days off):

Phase 1: Distance Learning computer-based Training & Self-Study

• 70 Hours of CBT and self-study

Phase 2: ATO Ground School 50 Hours of Instructor-led training to include:

• ATR Methodology
• Cockpit procedure Training
• FMS Review
• PBN SOP Review
• Weight & Balance
• Performance & Limitations
• Full System Review
• Question Bank Review & Final Exam

Phase 3: Simulator Training & Skills Test

• 36 hours ATR 72-600 FFS
• 4 Hours Licence Skills Test

Phase 4: Flying Syllabus (Base Training)

• Base Training is provided by a third-party organisation
• 4 or 6 Landings depending on requirement and including at least one stop landing and go-around

Pre-Entry Requirements

• Have at least 70 hours of flight experience
• Hold or have held a multi-engine IR(A)
• Have passed the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examination in accordance with Part FCL
• Except when the type rating course is combined with an MCC course;
  – Hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course in aeroplanes; or
  – Have at least 500 hours as a pilot on multi-pilot operations on single pilot multi- engine aeroplanes, in commercial air transport
• Hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of Advanced Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT) in accordance with FCL.745.A.
• EASA English level proficiency 4 or higher

In addition, for Captain:

• Flight time of more than 1500 hours as pilot
• 500 hours on Part-25/FAR-25 or Part-23/FAR-23 aircraft operated in multi-crew environment.

In addition, for First Officer:

• Flight time of more than 500 hours as pilot
• 200 hours on Part-25/FAR-25 or Part-23/FAR-23 aircraft operated in multi-crew environment

First Officers who do not meet the hours requirement as outlined, shall attend an initial evaluation to assess if they have the sufficient level of knowledge, aptitude and CRM skills before entering the initial type rating course.
When Initial Evaluation is required, it will comprise of an interview and simulator assessment. The simulator assessment shall assess if the candidate has the level of proficiency required for entering the initial type rating course.
Candidates who do not demonstrate sufficient knowledge, aptitude and CRM skills shall be enrolled onto an ELT (Entry Level Training) course prior to commencing the type rating.
Entry Level Training (ELT) shall be provided for those candidates who do not demonstrate the level of proficiency required for entering the initial type rating course.

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