A jet type rating, required for all turbojet aircraft, is often viewed as daunting by pilots but is highly achievable and significantly enhances overall flying skills.
Successful candidates typically possess extensive experience in complex multiengine aircraft and demonstrate strong fundamental instrument flying proficiency, coupled with a dedicated and positive attitude.
Effective type rating training emphasizes thorough pre-study, full immersion in a standard-length course, and adapting to the intentionally challenging environment of flight simulators to maximize learning.
The lure of a jet is strong. Not only are they fast and high-flying but they’re undeniably cool. Who wouldn’t want to take that next step and lose the props?
Truth is, a lot of pilots out there have the money to move up to the jet world but just don’t do it, and the reason is easy to discover, because they’ll tell you. They’re worried that a type rating is beyond them.
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A commercial pilot, Isabel Goyer has been flying for more than 40 years, with hundreds of different aircraft in her logbook and thousands of hours. An award-winning aviation writer, photographer and editor, Ms. Goyer led teams at Sport Pilot, Air Progress and Flying before coming to Plane & Pilot in 2015.
