Qualification Shortage?
There could be unanticipated consequences from airline hiring incentives.
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The R-ATP Comes with Rules
College degrees do not guarantee automatic airline transport pilot certification.
Republic Airways Petitions FAA to Lower Pilot Minimums For Company’s First Officers
If successful, the airline would be allowed to hire pilots with just 750 hours, half of the current requirement.
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Direct Connect Flight Academy Announce Partnership
MSU-Denver students can now attend Direct Connect for flight lessons and be eligible for a R-ATP, which can shorten the program by about a year.
Should Prospective Pilots Go to College?
Are the time and expense worth it after airline decisions to eliminate degree requirements?
Should You Fast-Track Your CFI?
It’s a popular question, but here are four reasons why you might want to do your CFI and CFII part 61.
Metropolitan State University of Denver Gains FAA Approval for R-ATP Eligibility
Metropolitan State University of Denver gained approval from the FAA to allow eligible students the ability to pursue their restricted airline transport pilot (R-ATP) certificate at 1,000 flight hours—which is 500 hours fewer than the requirement for students not attending an FAA-certified ATP training program. . This also makes MSU Denver the only four-year, FAA-approved […]
