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Type rating guide · Updated May 2026

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Type Rating Guide

B787-8 · B787-9 · B787-10

Widebody 7–9 weeks training €30,000–€50,000
Training duration
7–9 weeks
Simulator hours
48–64 hrs
Estimated cost
€30,000–€50,000
Training bond
24–36 months
Min. hours required
500 hours multi-crew jet
Salary range
€90,000–€300,000 (FO to Captain, Europe to Middle East)

Key operators

Norwegian, United Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL), British Airways, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Qantas

Licence & eligibility requirements

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

Training structure

B787 CBT technical modules, 4–5 simulator phases, OPC, LOFT, Line Check

Approved training organisations

Boeing Flight Services (London Gatwick, Seattle, Singapore), CAE (various), FlightSafety, ANA Training (Tokyo), JAL Training Academy

Demand outlook

Growing strongly. The 787 is the fastest-growing widebody type by deliveries. Production backlog extends well beyond 2030.

Key facts

The 787 Dreamliner features composite fuselage construction allowing higher cabin pressure and humidity — measurably reducing pilot and passenger fatigue on long sectors.

Common type rating provisions allow 767-rated pilots to transition to the 787 with significantly reduced training hours.

Boeing has delivered over 1,100 787s with a backlog extending to 2032+, creating sustained long-term demand for rated pilots.

ANA and JAL (Japan) operate large 787 fleets and are active international recruiters — particularly for Captain positions.

The 787-10 stretched variant is popular with Gulf carriers for regional long-haul — Qatar Airways and Etihad both operate it extensively.

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