EMBRAER EMB-135/145
The EMBRAER ERJ-135 and ERJ-145 are twin-engine regional jets designed for short to medium-haul commercial operations, offering reliability, low operating costs, and efficient performance. Built with commonality in systems, cockpit, and handling, both aircraft are widely used by regional airlines, charter services, and government operators around the world.
FSTC EUROPE EMB-135/145 Type Rating course equips pilots with the essential knowledge and skills to operate the EMBRAER EMB-135/145 safely and efficiently. The program includes ground school, full flight simulator sessions, and operational procedures training, following EASA and ICAO standards. Led by experienced TRI/TRE instructors, the course focuses on system understanding, multi-crew coordination, and real-world operational readiness.
Operational Use
Regional routes for airlines worldwide
Legacy 600/650 business jet variant (based on EMB-135 platform)
AEW&C and maritime patrol adaptations
Balanced handling, reliability, and straightforward systems layout
Following you will find the answers to the most common questions:
NEXT COURSE BEGINS ON:
ENQUIRIES FORM
Additional Related Courses
EMB-145 INITIAL TYPE RATING COURSE E45-1000
THE LICENCE YOU WILL GET:
Your Current EASA Licence
RATINGS TO BE ENDORSED:
- EMB-135/145 (nil / copi) *
- IR (A) / MP
* (nil) for LHS trained pilots / Captains
* (copi) for RHS trained pilots / Copilot
OTHER ENTRIES IN THE LICENCE:
NONE
EXTRA CERTIFICATES TO BE RECEIVED:
You will receive additionally a “Certificate of Completion” for
- Differences from EMB-145 to EMB-135BJ – Legacy 600/650
- Performance Base Navigation – PBN
- Upset Prevention & Recovery Training – Type Specific UPRT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE COURSE?
From 3 up to 4 weeks
From a Fast up to a Normal Progress mainly based on the Sim Availability
WHO CAN JOIN THE COURSE?
- Any ambitious candidate willing to fly an EMB-135/145 for Airlines, Corporate Business Operators or Privet Owner.
- Be a holder of any FCL Flight Crew Licence.
[The most common licenses are CPL (A) and ATPL (A)] - Have an MCC course completed.
- Some Authorities require a JOT course completed before the candidate starts the Type Rating Course.
- In case you are already type rated in any other type before, then the MCC is credited for a lifetime.
- JOT Course is a mandatory item in case this is your first Jet type Airplane.
- Have a valid MEP/IR if this is the first Type Rating, you will endorse in your Flight Crew Licence.
- In case you are, or you had been already type rated in any other Multi Engine Aircraft type before, then the only restriction is the seven (7) years elapsed time for the validity of the IR (A) rating. If the seven (7) year time from the last IR (A) rating endorsement has not elapsed yet, you may continue with your EMB-135/145 Type Rating Training unrestricted
- In case you are, or you had been already type rated in any other Multi Engine Aircraft type before, then the only restriction is the seven (7) years elapsed time for the validity of the IR (A) rating. If the seven (7) year time from the last IR (A) rating endorsement has not elapsed yet, you may continue with your EMB-135/145 Type Rating Training unrestricted
- Have completed Advanced UPRT Course
- If this is your first Type Rating on a multi-pilot aeroplane (like the EMB-135/145), you must have successfully completed the separate EASA Advanced UPRT (FCL.745.A) course.
- If this is your first Type Rating on a multi-pilot aeroplane (like the EMB-135/145), you must have successfully completed the separate EASA Advanced UPRT (FCL.745.A) course.
- Have completed at least 70 hrs as a Pilot in Command (PIC) of Airplanes.
- Have an outstanding English knowledge.
- Speak and Write fluently to start the Course. Even it is not mandatory during the course, although before you start flying the real aircraft you must achieve a minimum grade level 4 of ELP.
- Speak and Write fluently to start the Course. Even it is not mandatory during the course, although before you start flying the real aircraft you must achieve a minimum grade level 4 of ELP.
- Have a Valid Medical Certificate
- Usually, it is a requirement before the Skill Test, but most of the Authorities do not really require it during any Simulator activity.
WHEN CAN I START MY TRAINING?
Any time!
FSTC Europe starts the EMB-135/145 any time is convenient for the Trainee Pilot. A group (of at least 2 pilots) training is much more efficient than one only individual.
Pre-arrangement is required.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING?
INITIAL TYPE RATING
(with MCC requirements completed)
Theoretical Training
78 hours of the EMB-135/145 Theory (IN-HOUSE / INSTRUCTOR-LED) on the following topics:
- Aircraft Systems
- Normal & Abnormal procedures
- Performance, Weight & Balance
- Flight Planning and Monitoring (FP)
- FMS Training
- Differences from EMB-145 to EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650
Practical Training
12 hours SIT (System Integration Training)
32 hours flight training on Full Flight Simulator (FFS) LVL D as following:
- Normal & Abnormal Procedures (7 sessions) 28 hr (14hr PF / 14hr PM)
- LOFT – Line Oriented Flight Training (1 session) 4 hr (2hr PF / 2hr PM)
Skill Test
4 hr (2hr PF / 2hr PM) **
** Only 2hr PF are Mandatory
DO I NEED ANY EXTRA TRAINING AFTER MY TYPE RATING SIM TRAINING WITH FSTC?
YES, YOU NEED!
According to EASA Standards you have to accomplish one flight with a TRI in a real airplane where you will complete:
- Four (4) Take Offs and Landings, including at least one Full Stop Landing.
(For Multi Pilot Aircrafts (MPAs) where the student pilot has more than 500 hours of MPA experience in aeroplanes of similar size and performance) - Six (6) Take Offs and Landings, including at least one Full Stop Landing in all other cases
See E45-6600
NOTE: You may accomplish the above-mentioned requirement in the LVL D Simulator as a Zero Flight Total Time (ZFTT), if you meet the following pre-requisites:
- You have more than 500 hr or 100 route sectors as a pilot of the same category of airplanes (multi pilot turbo jet aircraft certificated to the standards of CS-25 or equivalent Airworthiness Code OR multi pilot turbo-prop airplane with a take-off mass of not less than 10 tons OR a passenger’s aircraft of not than 19 seats)
- ZFTT is a training accomplished in cooperation with the Air Operator where the candidate trainee will continue to fly.
- The Air Operator should have held an air operator’s certificate for commercial air transport for at least 1 year.
In this case you may start flying in your Company with a TRI (Line Training), before a twenty-one (21) days’ time has elapsed. In a different case you may repeat the ZFTT session.
See E45-6500
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A HOLDER OF THIS LICENCE?
The EMB-135/145 Rating you receive at FSTC Europe is an EASA approved Rating, recognised by the most Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide. *
*(Some Authorities may require some extra training which FSTC Europe is able to customize accordingly)
The holder can apply for a job immediately.
- To an Airline (Scheduled or Non-Scheduled Operator) or to any Private Operator (aircraft owner), operating the EMB135/145
WHAT ALL ARE INCLUDED IN THE OFFER?
- Flight Bag including:
- All Training Materials,
- WBT access code for 45 days.
(can be up to 180 cays on extra cost)
- All Instructors’ and Examiners’ fees
- Free Internet
WHAT CAN FSTC EUROPE ASSIST ME DURING MY STAY IN GREECE WITH?
- Accommodation
- Car Rent
- VISA issuance / extension
- Base & Line Training / Hour Build Up on Type
TOTAL COST & PAYMENT PLAN:
Fill the ENQUIRIES FORM on the current page or contact sales@fstc.eu
REMEDIAL TRAINING
FSTC EUROPE is pretty confident that the proposed program is strong enough that an average trainee can achieve high standards.
Although in case of weak performance, or the trainee desires extra training FSTC EUROPE may provide it on an extra cost.
FSTC EUROPE TEAM WELCOMES YOU ON BOARD
“WE MAKE YOUR DREAM REALITY”
ENQUIRIES FORM
Additional Related Courses
EMB-145 INITIAL TYPE RATING COURSE E45-1000
THE LICENCE YOU WILL GET:
Your Current EASA Licence
RATINGS TO BE ENDORSED:
- EMB-135/145 (nil / copi) *
- IR (A) / MP
* (nil) for LHS trained pilots / Captains
* (copi) for RHS trained pilots / Copilot
OTHER ENTRIES IN THE LICENCE:
NONE
EXTRA CERTIFICATES TO BE RECEIVED:
You will receive additionally a “Certificate of Completion” for
- Differences from EMB-145 to EMB-135BJ – Legacy 600/650
- Performance Base Navigation – PBN
- Upset Prevention & Recovery Training – Type Specific UPRT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE COURSE?
From 3 up to 4 weeks
From a Fast up to a Normal Progress mainly based on the Sim Availability
WHO CAN JOIN THE COURSE?
- Any ambitious candidate willing to fly an EMB-135/145 for Airlines, Corporate Business Operators or Privet Owner.
- Be a holder of any FCL Flight Crew Licence.
[The most common licenses are CPL (A) and ATPL (A)] - Have an MCC course completed.
- Some Authorities require a JOT course completed before the candidate starts the Type Rating Course.
- In case you are already type rated in any other type before, then the MCC is credited for a lifetime.
- JOT Course is a mandatory item in case this is your first Jet type Airplane.
- Have a valid MEP/IR if this is the first Type Rating, you will endorse in your Flight Crew Licence.
- In case you are, or you had been already type rated in any other Multi Engine Aircraft type before, then the only restriction is the seven (7) years elapsed time for the validity of the IR (A) rating. If the seven (7) year time from the last IR (A) rating endorsement has not elapsed yet, you may continue with your EMB-135/145 Type Rating Training unrestricted
- In case you are, or you had been already type rated in any other Multi Engine Aircraft type before, then the only restriction is the seven (7) years elapsed time for the validity of the IR (A) rating. If the seven (7) year time from the last IR (A) rating endorsement has not elapsed yet, you may continue with your EMB-135/145 Type Rating Training unrestricted
- Have completed Advanced UPRT Course
- If this is your first Type Rating on a multi-pilot aeroplane (like the EMB-135/145), you must have successfully completed the separate EASA Advanced UPRT (FCL.745.A) course.
- If this is your first Type Rating on a multi-pilot aeroplane (like the EMB-135/145), you must have successfully completed the separate EASA Advanced UPRT (FCL.745.A) course.
- Have completed at least 70 hrs as a Pilot in Command (PIC) of Airplanes.
- Have an outstanding English knowledge.
- Speak and Write fluently to start the Course. Even it is not mandatory during the course, although before you start flying the real aircraft you must achieve a minimum grade level 4 of ELP.
- Speak and Write fluently to start the Course. Even it is not mandatory during the course, although before you start flying the real aircraft you must achieve a minimum grade level 4 of ELP.
- Have a Valid Medical Certificate
- Usually, it is a requirement before the Skill Test, but most of the Authorities do not really require it during any Simulator activity.
WHEN CAN I START MY TRAINING?
Any time!
FSTC Europe starts the EMB-135/145 any time is convenient for the Trainee Pilot. A group (of at least 2 pilots) training is much more efficient than one only individual.
Pre-arrangement is required.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING?
INITIAL TYPE RATING
(with MCC requirements completed)
Theoretical Training
78 hours of the EMB-135/145 Theory (IN-HOUSE / INSTRUCTOR-LED) on the following topics:
- Aircraft Systems
- Normal & Abnormal procedures
- Performance, Weight & Balance
- Flight Planning and Monitoring (FP)
- FMS Training
- Differences from EMB-145 to EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650
Practical Training
12 hours SIT (System Integration Training)
32 hours flight training on Full Flight Simulator (FFS) LVL D as following:
- Normal & Abnormal Procedures (7 sessions) 28 hr (14hr PF / 14hr PM)
- LOFT – Line Oriented Flight Training (1 session) 4 hr (2hr PF / 2hr PM)
Skill Test
4 hr (2hr PF / 2hr PM) **
** Only 2hr PF are Mandatory
DO I NEED ANY EXTRA TRAINING AFTER MY TYPE RATING SIM TRAINING WITH FSTC?
YES, YOU NEED!
According to EASA Standards you have to accomplish one flight with a TRI in a real airplane where you will complete:
- Four (4) Take Offs and Landings, including at least one Full Stop Landing.
(For Multi Pilot Aircrafts (MPAs) where the student pilot has more than 500 hours of MPA experience in aeroplanes of similar size and performance) - Six (6) Take Offs and Landings, including at least one Full Stop Landing in all other cases
See E45-6600
NOTE: You may accomplish the above-mentioned requirement in the LVL D Simulator as a Zero Flight Total Time (ZFTT), if you meet the following pre-requisites:
- You have more than 500 hr or 100 route sectors as a pilot of the same category of airplanes (multi pilot turbo jet aircraft certificated to the standards of CS-25 or equivalent Airworthiness Code OR multi pilot turbo-prop airplane with a take-off mass of not less than 10 tons OR a passenger’s aircraft of not than 19 seats)
- ZFTT is a training accomplished in cooperation with the Air Operator where the candidate trainee will continue to fly.
- The Air Operator should have held an air operator’s certificate for commercial air transport for at least 1 year.
In this case you may start flying in your Company with a TRI (Line Training), before a twenty-one (21) days’ time has elapsed. In a different case you may repeat the ZFTT session.
See E45-6500
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A HOLDER OF THIS LICENCE?
The EMB-135/145 Rating you receive at FSTC Europe is an EASA approved Rating, recognised by the most Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide. *
*(Some Authorities may require some extra training which FSTC Europe is able to customize accordingly)
The holder can apply for a job immediately.
- To an Airline (Scheduled or Non-Scheduled Operator) or to any Private Operator (aircraft owner), operating the EMB135/145
WHAT ALL ARE INCLUDED IN THE OFFER?
- Flight Bag including:
- All Training Materials,
- WBT access code for 45 days.
(can be up to 180 cays on extra cost)
- All Instructors’ and Examiners’ fees
- Free Internet
WHAT CAN FSTC EUROPE ASSIST ME DURING MY STAY IN GREECE WITH?
- Accommodation
- Car Rent
- VISA issuance / extension
- Base & Line Training / Hour Build Up on Type
TOTAL COST & PAYMENT PLAN:
Fill the ENQUIRIES FORM on the current page or contact sales@fstc.eu
REMEDIAL TRAINING
FSTC EUROPE is pretty confident that the proposed program is strong enough that an average trainee can achieve high standards.
Although in case of weak performance, or the trainee desires extra training FSTC EUROPE may provide it on an extra cost.