Airbus introduced aircrafts that all used fly-by-wire controls to provide similar handling and cockpit commonalities. Such an innovation allows for an easy transition between different types that can be accomplished through a differential training known as Cross Crew Qualification.

A pilot current on the A330 is able to be current on the A340 and fly both aircrafts, while a pilot on the A320 family is qualified on the A318, A319, A320, and A321.  Any transition from a medium hall to long hall aircraft can be done in lesser time than coming in from a non-Airbus type rating.

 A330 CCQ from A320 Type Rating

This training course is prepared for pilots who would like to be qualified for A330 aircraft type and who already hold an A320 type rating – there is designed simplified program in this case.


Entry Requirements for an A330 CCQ from A320 Type Rating: 

• Valid CPL (ATPL theory) or ATPL;
• Type Rating A320;
• Minimum 3 months and 150 hours experience on A320 aircraft
• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
• English level 4 according to ICAO requirements

A330 CCQ from A320 Type Rating program overview: 

• min 3 days of CBT online study self-sufficiently
• 2 days Theoretical Training of Aircraft Systems and Performance
• Full Flight A330 Simulator Training - 4 FFS sessions;
• Skill test – 1 FFS session;
• Base Training or ZFTT training, if applicable.