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N5XXER
Do you need an actual aircraft to complete the landings for the SIC or PIC type?
For the SIC type, see FAR 61.55 (i).
Now for the PIC type, it depends on your experience level. My guess, since you are low time, is that you will fall under 61.63 (e)(10). You get the type rating with a PIC limitation on your certificate. I had the same limitation, and it's no big deal. It won't prevent you from getting a job as a SIC. Besides, no one will be hiring you as a PIC anyway. All you need is 25 hours of supervised operating experience in the left seat of an aircraft not the sim, and any typed ATP will suffice as the "supervisor". Just don't forget to have this person sign and date your logbook after each leg you fly in the left seat as "Acting PIC". Once you get the 25 hours, take your logbook to your local FSDO. You'll fill out an 8710 form, and they'll issue you a temporary without the limitation. You may need to refer the FAA inspector to the above FAR as they probably will not be familiar with it as was the case with me.
Hope this helps.