FAA-Approved Type Ratings, ATP-CTP & Full-Flight Simulator Training
Boeing757Type Rating Training
Earn your Boeing 757 Type Rating through structured ground school, full-motion simulator training, and airline-standard operational instruction designed for both passenger and cargo carrier operations.
Table Of Contents
Everything about the Boeing 757 type rating program in one place. Click any section below to jump straight to what you need.
Program Overview
What the initial Boeing 757 type rating covers and how the dual-market course is built.
Who Needs This Rating
Cargo and freight candidates, passenger airline candidates, multi-type pilots, and international license holders.
What This Prepares You For
B757 line operations, global SOP and CRM integration, and RB211/PW2000 flight deck automation.
Key Training Features
Level D Boeing 757 simulation, SOP integration, and captain-led briefings.
Built Around The Checkride
Ground school, simulator hours, and the checkride coordinated as one program.
Program Structure
The four phases from ground knowledge review through check ride preparation.
Related Programs
Other fleets, B757 simulator time, ATP-CTP, and FAA license conversion.
From The Blog
Transitioning to cargo airlines with a Boeing 757/767 type rating.
Entry Requirements
Licenses, experience, medical, language, and MCC/UPRT prerequisites.
FAQs
Duration, cargo demand, passenger vs cargo use of the rating, and international recognition.
The Boeing 757 Type Rating
The Boeing 757 Type Rating program is engineered for pilots seeking type qualification on one of aviation's most versatile narrow-body jets, still in active service across both passenger and cargo/freight operations. By combining comprehensive ground school with Level D full-motion simulation, we develop the technical mastery, procedural discipline, and operational confidence required across a wide range of B757 operating environments.
What This Program Includes
- Comprehensive B757 ground school and systems instruction, including RB211 and PW2000 powerplants
- Level D full-motion simulator sessions flown as a two-pilot crew
- Airline-standard SOP, CRM, and MCC integration
- B757/767-generation automation, FMS logic, and flight deck training
- Check ride preparation and final standards evaluation
Training Outcome
- Initial Boeing 757 type qualification
- Command of B757 systems, automation, and FMS logic
- Confident normal, abnormal, and emergency procedure management
- Multi-crew line performance to published airline standards
- Readiness to present for the type rating check ride
Who Needs This Rating
The B757 holds a rare position: one rating that serves express freight giants and passenger carriers at the same time. These are the pilots who benefit most.
Cargo & Freight Operator Candidates
FedEx, UPS & freight fleets
Pilots targeting FedEx, UPS, and other freight carriers that continue heavy B757 operations well after passenger-fleet drawdown at many mainline carriers.
Cargo Track
Passenger Airline Candidates
Domestic & transatlantic
Pilots pursuing carriers still operating B757 passenger fleets on domestic and transatlantic routes.
Passenger Track
Pilots Building Multi-Type Employability
Cargo + passenger eligibility
Candidates adding the B757 rating to broaden eligibility across both cargo and passenger operators.
Career Flexibility
International License Holders
DGCA, EASA, FAA & ICAO
DGCA, EASA, FAA, or other ICAO-licensed pilots pursuing a B757 qualification recognized by cargo and passenger operators globally.
ConversionWhat This Program
Prepares You For
Every block below is taught in ground school and then flown in the Level D simulator until it is second nature on the B757 flight deck.
High-Fidelity B757 Line Operations
Fly realistic B757 line profiles — high-thrust departures, long-range cruise, steep-approach capability, and night freight arrivals — in a Level D full-motion simulator until flows and callouts are second nature.
Global SOP & CRM Integration
Operate to airline-standard SOPs with the pilot flying / pilot monitoring coordination and crew resource management that both passenger carriers and freight operators demand.
Advanced Automation & FMS Logic
Master the B757's flight management and autoflight logic — including the shared 757/767 flight deck philosophy — across every phase of flight, passenger or cargo.
Complex Operational Decision-Making
Manage weather, malfunctions, and operational pressure with structured airline decision-making — the judgment cargo and passenger operators test for in the sim check.
Key Training Features
Elite training features and technology — the equipment, instruction, and standards that produce airline-ready B757 crews.
Level D Full-Motion B757 Simulation
Training in a Level D full-motion simulator that replicates B757 handling, flight deck layout, and systems behavior with true airline fidelity.
Aeronautical SOP & Workflow Integration
Every session is flown to published airline SOPs and standard callouts so procedural discipline becomes habit, not memorization.
Systems Integration Training
Engines, hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, and flight controls taught as one integrated aircraft — the way the checkride and the line both examine it.
Briefing & Debriefing with Airline Captains
Structured pre-flight briefs and detailed debriefs led by captains with real line experience on Boeing fleets.
Built Around The Checkride
Every hour of the course is aimed at one outcome: presenting for the B757 type rating check ride flying to airline standards, with systems knowledge, SOPs, and crew performance already proven in the simulator.
Ground School, Simulator & Check Ride
Academic instruction, simulator sessions, and check ride preparation are coordinated as one program so nothing stalls between phases.
Boeing 757 Type Rating Program Structure
Four phases, 92–106 training hours, 28–35 days. Every candidate follows the same sequence from ground knowledge review through check ride preparation.
Phase 01
Ground Knowledge Review
Duration: 60–70 Hours · Format: Classroom Instruction + Guided Study
The program opens with an in-depth academic phase covering the B757 airframe, systems, and flight deck philosophy — including the RB211 and PW2000 powerplant options that define the type. The objective is complete technical understanding before you ever sit in the simulator.
This Phase Includes
- Aircraft Systems: Engines, hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, fuel, and flight controls in full operational detail.
- B757 Powerplants: Rolls-Royce RB211 and Pratt & Whitney PW2000 operation, thrust management, and the type's renowned performance characteristics.
- Automation & FMS Logic: 757/767-generation autoflight, flight management programming, and mode awareness through all phases of flight.
- Limitations & Memory Items: B757 operating limitations and the immediate-action items every rated pilot must command.
- Normal & Abnormal Procedures: Checklist discipline, flows, and airline-standard non-normal handling for passenger and cargo profiles.
Outcome: You enter the simulator phase with complete B757 systems knowledge and a working command of procedures and limitations.
Phase 02
Full-Motion Simulator Evaluation
Training Device: Level D Full-Motion Simulator · Duration: 32–36 Hours
The simulator phase converts academic knowledge into flight deck performance. Sessions are flown as a two-pilot crew to airline SOPs, progressing from basic handling through complex failure management on realistic passenger and freight profiles.
This Phase Includes
- Normal Operations: Departures, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing flown to SOP on realistic B757 sectors.
- Abnormal & Emergency Handling: Engine failures, system degradations, rapid depressurization, and single-engine operations.
- Multi-Crew Cooperation: Task sharing, callouts, and cross-verification as pilot flying and pilot monitoring.
- Raw-Data & Manual Flight: Hand-flown departures, approaches, and landings that exploit the B757's responsive handling.
- Passenger & Freight Scenarios: Transatlantic sectors, night freight schedules, and time-critical cargo decision-making.
Outcome: You demonstrate consistent, airline-standard B757 handling and crew performance across normal and non-normal operations.
Phase 03
Check Ride Preparation
Focus: Final Certification Readiness
The final phase targets the checkride itself. Instructors run standards-focused sessions until your performance is repeatable to the published test criteria.
This Phase Includes
- Standards Review: Every maneuver measured against the practical test tolerances.
- Mock Check Rides: Full-profile evaluations flown under test conditions.
- Oral Exam Preparation: Systems and procedure questioning in the format the examiner uses.
- Targeted Remediation: Extra work on any area that is not yet consistent.
Outcome: You present for the checkride prepared, current, and evaluated to the same standard the examiner applies.
Phase 04
Expected Duration & Training Hours
The schedule is intensive but realistic — enough time to build genuine command of the B757 flight deck without unnecessary downtime between phases.
Related Programs
Considering cargo, charter, or passenger operations? Here's how the B757 fits alongside other fleets.
From The Blog
Reading that matters before you commit to the B757 — the complete cargo-airline career guide for the 757/767 rating, and when a type rating is legally required.
Entry Requirements
Have these ready when you contact Simulator Center Training and your B757 start date can be confirmed quickly.
Valid Pilot License
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
- FAA, EASA, DGCA, or other ICAO-compliant authority
- License valid and unrestricted at the time of enrollment
Flight Experience
- Documented total time and recent flying experience
- Prior jet or multi-crew experience is an advantage, not a requirement
- Logbook reviewed during the eligibility assessment
Multi-Engine & Instrument Ratings
- Current multi-engine (ME) rating
- Current instrument (IR) rating
- Instrument currency reviewed before the simulator phase
Medical Certification
- Class 1 medical certificate recommended for airline-bound candidates
- Class 2 accepted for training purposes where permitted
- Physically fit for extended full-motion simulator sessions
English Language Proficiency
- ICAO Level 4 English or higher
- Required for briefings, radio communication, and crew coordination
- All ground school and simulator instruction is delivered in English
MCC & UPRT
- MCC is mandatory for EASA pilots before starting the type rating
- Recommended for DGCA and FAA candidates — multi-crew work is built into the simulator phase
- Upset prevention and recovery training integrated into the course
Boeing 757 Type Rating FAQs
The questions pilots ask most about the B757 rating — duration, cargo and freight demand, using one rating across passenger and cargo, and international recognition.