Boeing 737 NG / MAX Type Rating Guide
B737-600 · B737-700 · B737-800 · B737-900 · B737 MAX 8 · B737 MAX 9 · B737 MAX 10
Key operators
Ryanair, Southwest Airlines, Norwegian, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Lion Air, Flydubai, WestJet, Copa Airlines, GOL
Licence & eligibility requirements
ATPL or Frozen ATPL (EASA/FAA/ICAO equivalent)
Training structure
Boeing 737 technical subjects, simulator training (4 simulator phases), OPC, Line Check
Approved training organisations
Boeing Flight Services (various global locations), CAE (Amsterdam, Dallas, Beijing, Singapore), FlightSafety, Lufthansa Aviation Training, Norwegian Aviation College
Demand outlook
Very high. The 737 remains one of the most-operated aircraft globally. MAX re-entry into service has accelerated demand.
Key facts
The Boeing 737 is the world's most commercially successful commercial airliner by units delivered.
The 737 NG (Next Generation) and 737 MAX share a common type rating, reducing transition training for pilots moving between variants.
The MAX was cleared to return to service in November 2020 (FAA) and January 2021 (EASA) following MCAS software updates.
US carriers (Southwest, American, United) operate large 737 fleets — creating significant FO pipeline demand.
Ryanair alone operates 500+ 737-800s with plans to expand its MAX fleet through 2030.