Originally Posted by
FlyingDog
With the competition at sim centers - I have seen type ratings (accelerated - 80 hours home study prior to class) for 737 as low as $4995 - $6995... Would it be actually to my disadvantage if I went and got a type rating prior to starting interviewing with airlines?
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I think to qualify for some of those sim only type rating courses you need some pretty heavy times. ie, 2000 hours in jet/turbine engines, or already hold a type rating in something. Take a look at the requirements before you fork over any deposit.