Type Ratings and
Crew Qualification, Explained.
Aviation training does not automatically qualify a person for every aircraft. This is the single most important compliance concept behind EDAERO's aircraft-specific matching.
Experience on one aircraft
does not transfer to another.
A pilot licence establishes what a pilot may legally do. It does not establish that the pilot is qualified to fly a specific aircraft. Aircraft above a certain complexity or certification category generally require a separate, aircraft-specific qualification — a type rating for pilots, and aircraft type-specific/operator conversion training for cabin professionals — on top of the base licence.
This is the exact reason EDAERO's matching engine asks operators to specify the aircraft type rather than sourcing generically. "Gulfstream experience" is not the same as qualification on a specific Gulfstream model, and the same logic applies across every aircraft family EDAERO sources for.
What actually
determines qualification.
Not a "type rating" —
a different system entirely.
Cabin crew aircraft qualification is not called a "type rating". Under EASA, "type rating" applies to pilots (Part-FCL) and, separately, to aircraft maintenance engineers' Aircraft Maintenance Licence endorsements (Part-66) — not to cabin crew. For cabin professionals, the relevant concepts are aircraft type-specific training, operator conversion training, aircraft class endorsements (where applicable), differences training, and operator-specific procedures and equipment familiarity, followed by recurrent training on an ongoing basis.
EASA's rule on this point is explicit and important: a cabin crew member's prior aircraft type-specific and operator conversion training does not automatically permit assignment at a new operator. Operator-specific and aircraft-related training requirements may apply when moving to a new operator, or in some cases to a new aircraft variant within the same operator, regardless of prior experience.
One family.
Multiple, separate qualifications.
"Gulfstream experience," "Falcon experience," or "Citation experience" is not, by itself, evidence of qualification on a specific model within that family. Qualification depends on the actual regulatory designation and applicable authority for the specific aircraft — not the manufacturer name. This principle applies across every aircraft family EDAERO sources crew for:
We explain the requirement.
The Operator confirms the fit.
EDAERO does not invent or publish regulatory type-rating codes, and does not guarantee that a professional's documented experience satisfies the requirements for a specific Mission. MissionReady™ helps operators assess mission-specific readiness and flag documentation gaps early — it is a readiness aid, not a regulatory determination of qualification. The Operator remains responsible for confirming actual qualification for a specific aircraft and Mission.
Common questions.
Does Gulfstream experience qualify a pilot for every Gulfstream model?+
Is cabin crew aircraft training the same as a pilot type rating?+
If a cabin crew member trained on an aircraft at one operator, is that enough for a new operator?+
Where can I find the official list of which aircraft require which type rating?+
Primary official sources referenced for this page. Provided for verification; not a substitute for qualified aviation legal advice. Last regulatory review: September 2026.
Sourcing crew
for a specific aircraft?
Define the exact type, and see freelance pilots and cabin professionals ranked by aircraft-specific experience and documentation on file.