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Type rating guide · Updated May 2026

Airbus A330 Type Rating Guide

A330-200 · A330-300 · A330-800neo · A330-900neo · A330 MRTT

Widebody 7–9 weeks training €30,000–€48,000
Training duration
7–9 weeks
Simulator hours
48–64 hrs
Estimated cost
€30,000–€48,000
Training bond
18–36 months
Min. hours required
500 hours multi-crew jet
Salary range
€80,000–€280,000 (FO to Captain, Europe to Middle East)

Key operators

TAP Air Portugal, Finnair, Condor, Air Transat, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Iberia, Air Europa

Licence & eligibility requirements

Full ATPL (Frozen ATPL accepted for FO at some operators)

Training structure

A330 technical CBT, 4–5 simulator phases, OPC, LOFT, Line Check

Approved training organisations

Airbus Training Centre (Toulouse), CAE (various), FlightSafety International, TAP MRO, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance

Demand outlook

Steady. The A330neo is revitalising the type with a new production run — demand for rated crews increasing at mid-size carriers.

Key facts

Cross-crew qualification (CCQ) allows A320-rated pilots to add the A330 with significantly reduced training — a major cost advantage.

The A330neo (A330-800 and A330-900) shares a common type rating with the classic A330, future-proofing any rating obtained today.

A330 Captains are among the most in-demand in Southeast Asia and the Middle East as long-haul fleet expansions continue.

The A330 MRTT (multi-role tanker/transport) is operated by multiple air forces — creating military pilot demand for the type.

Delta, TAP, and Air Transat are among the most active A330 recruiters for direct-entry Captains from Europe and North America.

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