Airbus A320 Type Rating

Take your qualifications to the next level and earn your Airbus type rating on the fastest timeline available with ATP's 11-day A320 type rating course.

The course includes manuals, cockpit panels and study guides; 12 hours of ground instruction; a 2-hour FAA oral examination; and 24 hours of full flight simulator training, including 4 hours of Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) and a 3-hour FAA simulator checkride. Type rating training is conducted at ATP JETS training centers.

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Before applying for a loan, please contact ATP JETS to confirm you meet the type rating course requirements. Every student who is not a US citizen will need to apply for TSA approval; even if you hold a permanent resident card.

Classes start on the first Tuesday of each month. Ground school start time is 0800. Airline training centers operate 24/7, so expect your simulator session to be scheduled any time of day or night, just like airline training. Upcoming start dates: November 3, 2026; December 1, 2026; January 5, 2027; February 2, 2027.

Cost. $10,850 for the 11-day program. Evaluator fees are included. ATP requires a $1,500 non-refundable payment to reserve your class date; the remaining balance is due at check-in. Acceptable forms of payment are American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, cash, cashier's check, money order, certified check, and traveler's checks made out to “ATP JETS”.

Financing. Thanks to the strong track record of alumni, Sallie Mae offers student loans to ATP JETS type rating applicants.

GI Bill®. GI Bill® benefit usage: A320 Type Rating, paired 11-day program, $10,850. Under Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), the benefit’s maximum rate per academic year is capped ($17,097.67 for August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026). In-person attendance at ATP JETS is required for training programs approved under the GI Bill.

Federal student aid. Financial aid such as Stafford Loans and Pell Grants that can be requested through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cannot be used to help cover the costs of flight training at ATP. ATP has partnered with Sallie Mae for private student loans covering the cost to attend ATP. For those seeking scholarships, tuition reimbursement is available through ATP’s airline Career Tracks™ partners.

ATP’s Career Tracks™ to Frontier, Avelo, and Sun Country allow you to go directly to the Airbus and Boeing flight decks as a First Officer at 1,500 hours. ATP includes ATP CTP and an Airbus A320 type rating under 14 CFR Part 142 (ATP JETS); you can obtain your ATP certificate by combining both programs.

An 11-day program. Classes start on the first Tuesday of each month, with multiple classes available each month. You receive manuals, cockpit panels and study guides, 12 hours of ground instruction, a 2-hour FAA oral examination and 24 hours of full flight simulator training including 4 hours of LOFT and a 3-hour FAA simulator checkride. Full simulator time assumes you bring a training partner enrolled in the same program; attending without a full-paying partner results in reduced simulator time.

Schedule. Ground school starts at 0800. Airline training centers operate 24/7, so expect simulator sessions at any time of day or night, just like airline training. ATP JETS has negotiated discounted accommodation rates for type rating students.

Payment and dress. A $1,500 non-refundable payment reserves your class date and the balance is due at check-in; evaluator fees are included. The dress code at airline training centers is business casual: collared shirt, long pants and business shoes. Students who are not US citizens must apply for TSA approval.