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 ATP pilot training and experience rules, effective August 1, 2014, were enacted following the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash.
• After August 1, 2014, ATP written test applicants must complete 10 hours of simulator and 30 hours of classroom instruction from an FAA-authorized provider.
• The overall flight hour experience requirements for the ATP practical test, such as 1500 total hours, remain unchanged.
• Pilots are advised to complete the ATP written test by July 31, 2014, to avoid the new training mandates, with a two-year window to complete the practical test.

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