Start Your Airline Pilot Career with Simaero

Build the Next Step in Your Pilot Career

Congratulations on earning your ATPL/ CPL – that’s a major milestone! Now, you’re likely asking: what next? Many newly certified pilots feel unsureabout the next steps to become airline-ready.

The path typically includes advanced training such as APS-MCC afterflight school, followed by an initial type rating, and airline assessmentpreparation to help bridge the gap to your first airline role.

What Is an Initial Type Rating Course?

An initial type rating is the first qualification that enables a pilot to fly a specific aircraft type. It is completed at an Approved Training Organization (ATO) and combines aircraft-specific theory, practical training, and the required test or proficiency check.
For a pilot who has recently completed CPL training, an initial type rating is the step that leads to qualification on a specific commercial aircraft type.
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At Simaero, we begin with the type rating programs that cover a wide range of aircraft, from the most popular single-aisle aircraft A320 and Boeing B737 NG to regional aircraft like the ATR 72-600 and the ERJ 145. These programs are designed not just to check the box for your type rating, but to truly build your competence and confidence in operating the aircraft.

Popular Aircraft Types to Start Your Career

What’s Included in Your Training Package?

Pricing

Cost per trainee for the complete type-rating program, base training excluded.

Upgrade Option

Maximize your time in the full-flight simulator by completing procedures directly in the FFS with your instructor, instead of using an OTD.

Accommodation

Access to comfortable and conveniently located accommodation options to support your stay during training.

Logistics & Shuttle Support

Local transport and shuttle arrangements to ensure smooth daily travel between your accommodation and training center.

VISA Support

Provision of visa invitation documents and guidance on application requirements to support a smooth visa process.

Hear from Our Trainees

Beyond the high standard of training, what truly sets Simaero apart is the welcoming atmosphere. Every member of the team was supportive and professional, and it genuinely felt like joining a community rather than simply completing a course.

Charlize

ATR 72-600 rated pilot

After completing my type rating, I joined an airline and went on to finish my OCC. The training experience was positive overall, with well-planned simulator sessions, instructors whose approaches complemented each other, and a team on site that was welcoming and available throughout. Preparation would have been even smoother with earlier access to materials, but the dedicated support from the instructors and team made the entire training highly effective.

S.

ATR 72-600 rated pilot

I thoroughly enjoyed the ATR Type Rating Training at Simaero. The facility is incredible and accessible to all students, including the CPT, and the instructors and admin staff were helpful and friendly. The process was seamless, and the communication was swift.

Nirav

ATR 72-500 pilot

I have excellent memories of my time at Simaero, and I highly recommend it!

Mathieu

ATR 72-600 rated pilot

I thoroughly enjoyed the ATR Type Rating Training at Simaero. The facility is incredible and accessible to all students, including the CPT, and the instructors and admin staff were helpful and friendly. The process was seamless, and the communication was swift.

Nirav

ATR 72-500 pilot

What Makes Simaero the Right Mentor for You?

Approved Training You Can Trust

Train through Simaero’s EASA and SACAA and DGCA India approved ATO, with programs designed to meet widely recognized regulatory standards.

Airline-Level Full-Flight Simulator Training

Simulator sessions are delivered on full-flight simulators designed to replicate real operating conditions and prepare pilots for line-ready decision-making from the first session onward.

Expert Instructors & Mentorship

Simaero offers a learning experience imparted by our expert pool of instructors and examiners, in addition to our internal training department who bring practical cockpit insight, strong standards, and clear guidance to every phase of training.

Train in a Professional Airline Environment

Simaero trains major airlines at its centers, giving young pilots the opportunity to complete their first type rating in a professional environment shaped by airline standards, experienced crews, and real operational expectations.

Training for Career Progression

Simaero’s training approach is built to support pilots beyond qualification alone. From APS-MCC and initial type rating through to the next stages of their development, Simaero covers the key stages of commercial pilot training in one ecosystem. Alongside core training, Simaero also provides airline assessment and interview preparation support to help pilots build confidence and prepare for recruitment.