The ATP, Going Cheap

As you may know, Congress recently demanded and the FAA implemented changes to rules on the training and experience required before someone can become an airline transport pilot. The new rules go into effect August 1, 2014, and perhaps have created an unintended side effect: Since they impose additional requirements for the knowledge (written) test, if you ever wanted it, now’s a good time to knock out the ATP.

Key Takeaways:

• New FAA rules for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification, implemented due to the 2009 Colgan Air crash, go into effect on August 1, 2014.
• The most significant change requires ATP written test applicants after this date to complete at least 10 hours of simulator and 30 hours of classroom training from an FAA-authorized provider.
• Existing experience requirements for the ATP practical test remain unchanged, but pilots are advised to take the written test by July 31, 2014, to avoid the new, more extensive training prerequisites.

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