Does a type rating hold real value?
 

I have to go back to flying the A320 as an F/O. Having been on it before I can do a 2 week requal or 4 week requal. The 4 week will give me a type rating that I don't currently have (but do on 767).

My question: What is the value of a type rating. If I have to go to another airline would they pick the type rated guy first????

Thanks

Kelly

I don't know about the USA, but if you have to look overseas for work it's very important.

Good question. It depends on the airline, (SWA for example requires the 737) and whether you have experience in the airplane. Most airlines, I think, will place more emphasis on a type rating if you have flight time in the aircraft, versus going to a school just to get the type.

Personally, I have ten type ratings listed on my ATP. Did I get hired because I was typed in one of the fleet types at my employer? I don't know, but I'm sure it did not hurt.

Why would you NOT want a free type rating?

I hate the idea of living a hotel for 2 additional weeks unless I'm getting something of real value.

Does a type rating mean I can legally fly as Captain??

Thanks for any help

Kelly

In this industry its always possible that you may be looking for a job in the future. The type with time in the a/c would mean a lot at that point.

Does a type rating mean I can legally fly as Captain??

YES, mabye. Depending on the type of operation and after taking a PIC check.

Yes it does. And its huge overseas...should it ever come to that. Go for it.

Is it worth two weeks of your life? Maybe...if you are open to going overseas in search of work and suspect that you might need to someday.

I'm sorry but how can you have a type on the 767 and not know the answer to this? 2 weeks it's cheap insurance to keep a door open just in case.

No.

Types are for pilots that already have a job.

Two weeks in a hotel? Peanuts. Of course it's worth it. Rig something up so that you can demonstrate a circling approach on your checkride. Some Asian carriers don't like the circling restriction and make you get it removed before they'll hire you.

Overseas, it matters a lot. They're always looking for type rated Captains, and F/Os.

As far as U.S airlines, I don't think it matters a whole lot. Many regional pilots, specially F/Os want to go to Asia or the Mid East to fly a 777. They think when the majors start hiring they'll be the first to get the call.

It is far more important to have 1000 hrs. jet PIC than a any type rating. (just my opinion)

Does anyone else think these are strange questions?

More like.......bizarre!

More than strange.......I physically raised an eyebrow after reading the posts.

It made me wonder if these are actually pilots asking the question

I never got a job from a type rating, I got my type ratings from my job.

Most type ratings are not going to help unless you already have experience in that type. Ex: type rating and 500 hours as CA/FO. Even international airlines want time in type.

Depending on where you might go or apply the type rating may or may not be worth much.

Is it worthless? No.

Wow some of you guys are paranoid. He must be a terrorist.

I was wondering the same thing :confused:

It seems that someone in his/her position would already know the answers to these questions....

why/how would someone with a 767 type not know if a 320 type would be a good thing or not?

And this is why I avoid airline forums. Even a reasonable question is attacked.

I don't know it's value because I always thought if my miserable airline failed I would fall back on the second career I've been building since 9/11. The airline said I had to have a type for Int'l ops. OK fine.

Thankyou to those who saw fit to help vice insult.

As for terrorist assertion I'm headed to Iraq for 2 mo's of military.

Thanks

Do you want my flight manuals? I won't need them after January 14th.

C17D

On every application I've filled out, there was a section for type ratings. So you tell me, you have two applicants, everything equal, but one person has a type in the aircraft your company flies.

If you feel that your current employer is your final employer, by all means, live up that 2 weeks of your life. Otherwise, work hard and enjoy your new type rating.

-Fatty

Ottopilot's post says it all. :)

Take the opportunity and get the free type rating. Your employer is offering you a $10,000+ benefit... why pass it up? You never know when you might need it or wish you had it.

Your a fool if you dont get the type.....does that help ?