ATR 72-600 TYPE RATING

Why choose Simtech for a Type Rating?

The Simtech 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 simulator is maintained by a dedicated team of highly qualified technicians.

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 and Question Banks.

Course Content

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;

Phase 1: Distance Learning Computer Based Training & Self study

Phase 2: ATO Ground School – Instructor Led

Phase 3: Simulator Training & Skills Test

Phase 4: Base Training

Phase 1: Distance Learning Computer Based Training & Self study

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.

4 or 6 Landings depending on requirement and including at least one stop landing and go-around

ATR72-600 Simulator

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.