After earning a new type rating, what is commonly required to maintain proficiency?

• A. No additional action required
• B. Retire the certificate
• C. Change employer
• D. Complete post-modification/recurrent training and maintain records

Answer: (D)

After earning a new type rating, you typically must complete post-modification training and recurrent training, and keep records of that training. The initial post-modification training covers the specific aircraft’s systems, handling, performance, and procedures, ensuring you understand how this airframe differs from others you’ve flown. Recurrent training provides periodic refreshers to maintain proficiency over time and align with regulatory and operator requirements. Keeping training records is essential so authorities and employers can verify you’re current and authorized to operate the aircraft.

Merely having the rating doesn’t guarantee ongoing proficiency, and there’s no mandate to retire the certificate or to change employers because you earned a new type rating.