B737 program structure
A PilotsGate B737 package combines:
- Type Rating (TR), 4–8 weeks at an authority-approved Part-147 / 142 ATO. Ground school, FBT, full-flight simulator (≈ 36–40 hours on 737NG sim), Type Rating Skill Test (TRST), base training where applicable.
- Line Training (LT), 200–500 sectors flown with a Line Training Captain on the carrier's actual route network until line check sign-off.
Operator matching by license
- FAA license holders, US and international FAA Part 121 / 135 carriers operating 737NG
- EASA license holders, EU low-cost B737 operators (Ryanair training partners, SunExpress, smaller cargo carriers)
- SHGM license holders, Pegasus, AnadoluJet, MNG and Turkish cargo operators on the 737NG fleet
- UK CAA, Jet2, TUI Airways training partners (Part 21 operators with B737 fleets)
Indicative pricing
B737 type rating + line training packages typically cost $35,000 – $50,000 USD. PilotsGate breaks this into:
- Application Fee: $499 (refundable, credited to Stage 1 on progression)
- Stage 1, Booking: $5,000
- Stage 2, Pre-contract: $25,000
- Stage 3, Training: $10,000 (milestone-released during line flying)
Final price quoted at operator matching. Variant (737-700/800/900/MAX) and sector count affect the total.
How is this different from buying directly?
Without PilotsGate, you wire your money to the operator (or a broker) before training starts. If the operator collapses, loses its AOC, or simply refuses to train you, you have no recovery path. With PilotsGate's Sky Aviation Group escrow:
- Stage 2 is released only after operator contract signature + ground school start verification
- Stage 3 is released milestone by milestone as you log real sectors with the LTC
- If the operator fails before line check, unreleased funds remain in escrow and are recoverable per the refund policy
Prerequisites
- Frozen ATPL or CPL/IR (license valid at training start)
- Class 1 medical (valid through completion)
- ICAO English Level 4+ (5+ preferred for EU)
- MCC + JOC, see MCC / JOC page
- Total time: 250+ hours (operator-dependent, some require 500+)
Related programs
Apply for a B737 program
Provider match within 7–14 days of KYC clearance. Stage 1 escrow $5K + $499 refundable application fee to begin.
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