Airbus Training When airlines buy an Airbus, they’re not just getting an new airliner, they’re buying into an entire training ecosystem built around cockpit commonality. It’s one of the key reasons Airbus has created a true family of airliners, designed so that pilots can transition between types safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. I completed my full Type Rating courses on the A320 back in 1989 and the A340 in 1994, both full conversion courses were measured in weeks, covering everything