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, stricter FAA rules for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification, specifically for the written test, will take effect on August 1, 2014, prompted by the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash.
• These new rules will require applicants for the written test to complete additional training, including simulator and classroom instruction, from an FAA-authorized provider.
• Pilots can avoid these upcoming requirements by taking the ATP written test before August 1, 2014, and will then have two years to complete the practical (checkride) portion.
• The article advises eligible pilots to consider taking the ATP written test soon to bypass the more extensive and costly training mandates.

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