Airline Transport
Pilot
The highest
pilot certificate you can get in the
US. The
ATP certificate allows you to fly for hire for a
Part 121 air carrier. It comes in
Single Engine,
Multi Engine and powered lift(
helicopter) varieties.
The
requirements for an ATP certificate are:
1.)At least 23
years of age.
2.)Hold a
first class medical certificate.
3.)Be able to
speak , read, and write the english language.
4.)Hold a
Commercial Pilot certificate with
instrument rating, have equivalent
military experience, or hold a
foreign ATP certificate.
5.)Receive and log
ground instruction outlined in
14 CFR 61.155.
6.)Pass a
knowledge exam with a score of 70% or higher.
7.)Accumulate 1,500 hours
total time including 500
Cross Country time, 100 night, 75 actual or simulated
instrument, 250 hours time as
Pilot in Command or
Second in Command performing necessary duties while supervised by
PIC.
8.)Pass a practical test given by an
FAA examiner or
Designated Pilot Examiner.
9.) And, a holdover from
headier days, Be
of good moral character. Anybody's guess.