Commercial pilots holding a valid Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License with an Instrument Rating can complete type rating courses in India covering Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
FSTC provides these specialized training programs utilizing world-class Full Flight Simulators and Flight Training Devices. The curriculum for each aircraft type combines comprehensive ground training with simulator hours to prepare pilots for airline operations.
The Airbus A320 type rating training course requires over 100 hours of ground training paired with 64 hours of simulator training. Pilots must hold a CPL or ATPL with an Instrument Rating and possess adequate jet experience before enrolling to master A320 systems, operations, and procedures.
Similarly, the Boeing 737 NG type rating training course features over 100 hours of ground instruction and 64 hours of simulator training. This program builds comprehensive B737 NG systems knowledge and operational proficiency for pilots with prior CPL or ATPL qualifications and jet experience.
For turboprop operations, FSTC offers specific programs for regional aircraft fleets. The ATR 72-600 and Bombardier Q400 type rating training courses each require over 100 hours of ground training alongside 64 hours of simulator sessions, requiring candidates to possess a CPL or ATPL with an Instrument Rating and adequate turbo-prop experience.
Beyond standard aircraft type ratings, FSTC conducts an EASA ATPL conversion program tailored for ICAO ATPL license holders with multi-pilot type ratings and over 500 hours of experience. This program achieved a 92% success rate between 2023 and 2024 for European license attainment.
The ICAO to EASA examinations take place in Gurgaon, Haryana, with the first two attempts included for all 13 subjects. The structured pathway relies on in-house ground instructors, Synthetic Flight Instructors, and Synthetic Flight Examiners.
Pilots can also complete specialized regulatory and operational training modules at the facility. These courses cover Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, North Atlantic High Level Airspace, Crew Resource Management, Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum, and Extended Diversion Time Operations.
Additional operational modules include Jet Orientation Training, Multi-Crew Cooperation, Low Visibility Take-Off, alongside specific difference training courses such as ATR 72-500 to ATR 72-600 and B737 NG to B737 MAX transitions.
| Training Program | Ground Training | Simulator Training | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| A320 Type Rating | 100+ hours | 64 hours | CPL/ATPL with IR & Jet Experience |
| B737 NG Type Rating | 100+ hours | 64 hours | CPL/ATPL with IR & Jet Experience |
| ATR 72-600 Type Rating | 100+ hours | 64 hours | CPL/ATPL with IR & Turbo-prop Experience |
| Q400 Type Rating | 100+ hours | 64 hours | CPL/ATPL with IR & Turbo-prop Experience |
