Boeing 747-400
Type Rating and Training Courses
Boeing 747-400 PIC Initial Certification, ATP/Type Rating, Part 61
This course provides the crewmember with the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain a B747-400 Type Rating
Prerequisites:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine Land
- Instrument Rating,
- ATP written
- Meets the requirements of Part 61.
Course Duration: Approximately 21 Days
Classroom Instruction: 56:00 Hours
System Integration Training: 24:00 Hours (16:00 hours classroom; mock-up or simulator without motion + 8:00 hours briefing)
Simulator/Flight Training: 16:00 Hours per trainee (Level C or higher) 02:00 Hours LOFT per pilot
Simulator/Certification Check: 3 Hours per trainee (Level C or higher)
Boeing 747-400 PIC Reduced Certification, ATP/Type Rating, Part 61
This course is for crewmembers that have been previously trained and qualified as a Pilot on the B747-400 aircraft, with a minimum of 250 hours logged in aircraft type. The course provides the crewmember with the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain a B747-400 Type Rating.
Prerequisites:
- The crewmember must have been serving as a B-747-400 active crew member within the last 59 months
- Minimum of 250 hours in type
- Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine Land,
- Instrument Rating, ATP written; or hold an ATP
- Meets the requirements of Part 61
Course Duration: Approximately 15 Days
Classroom Instruction: 24:00 Hours
Simulator/Flight Training: 16:00 Hours per trainee, or to proficiency (Level C or higher) 02:00 Hours LOFT per pilot
Simulator/Certification Check: 3 Hours per trainee (Level C or higher)
Boeing 747-400 PIC Recurrent, Part 61.58
This course is to ensure that a PIC crewmember is adequately trained and currently proficient with respect to the B747-400 aircraft. The course is applicable to previously trained and qualified PIC crewmembers on the B747-400 aircraft.
Prerequisites:
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a B747-400 Type Rating
Course Duration: Approximately 4 Days
Classroom Instruction: 16:00 Hours
Simulator/Flight Training: * Paired: 02:00 Hours PF, 02:00 Hours PM (Level B or higher)
* Non Paired: 04:00 Hours PF (Level B or higher)
Simulator/Proficiency Check: 3 Hours per trainee (Level B or higher)
Boeing 747-400 SIC Initial Qualification, Part 61.55
This course provides the SIC crewmember with the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain a SIC Qualification Check, meeting the requirements of Part 61.55. The course is incomplete until documentation is provided for one takeoff and landing in the B747-400 aircraft.
Prerequisites:
- Private Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine Land
- Instrument Rating
Course Duration: Approximately 21 Days
Classroom Instruction: 56:00 Hours
System Integration Training: 24:00 Hours (16:00 hours classroom; mock-up or simulator without motion + 8:00 hours briefing)
Simulator/Flight Training: 16:00 Hours per trainee (Level B or higher)
Simulator/Qualification Check: 3 Hours per trainee (Level B or higher)
Boeing 747-400 SIC Recurrent, Part 61.55
This course is to ensure that a SIC crewmember is adequately trained and currently proficient with respect to the B747-400 aircraft. The course is applicable to previously trained and qualified SIC crewmembers on the B747-400 aircraft.
Prerequisites:
- Private Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine Land
- Instrument Rating
- Must have been previously trained and qualified as B 747-400 SIC
Course Duration: Approximately 4 Days
Classroom Instruction: 16:00 Hours
Simulator/Flight Training: * Paired: 02:00 Hours PF, 02:00 Hours PM (Level B or higher)
* Non Paired: 04:00 Hours PF (Level B or higher)
Simulaltor / Proficiency Check: 3 Hours per trainee (Level B or higher)
All Courses Applicable to B747-400 / 400F
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