A318 · A319 · A320 · A321 · A320neo · A321neo
easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air France, IndiGo, Air Arabia, flydubai, TAP, Vueling, American Airlines, United Airlines
Frozen ATPL or ATPL (CPL + IR accepted at some training organisations)
Aircraft type theory (8 technical subjects), simulator training (SIM1–SIM4), OPC, Line Check
Airbus Training Centre (Toulouse), CAE (various), FlightSafety International, TRU Simulation, CAE Oxford, LAPL/MCC providers across Europe
Very high. The A320 family is the world's best-selling narrowbody. Type rating shortage projected globally through 2028.
The A320 family is operated by over 400 airlines worldwide — the most widespread narrowbody type rating.
The A320neo uses CFM LEAP or Pratt & Whitney GTF engines; the type rating covers both engine variants.
Cross-crew qualification (CCQ) allows A320-rated pilots to add A330/A340 ratings with significantly reduced training.
Many LCCs (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz) offer self-sponsored type rating schemes where the cost is offset against a training bond.
EASA regulations require a minimum of 40 hours of simulator training for initial type rating on multi-crew aircraft.