Airline Transport Pilot Licence

The Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL), or in the United States of America, an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate is the highest level of aircraft pilot licence. Those certified as Airline Transport Pilots (unconditional) are authorized to act as pilot in command on scheduled air carrier's aircraft under CFR 14 Part 121. Additionally, ATP may be used as a name suffix, e.g. John Smith, ATP'

In the UK, pilots must hold an ATPL before they can be Pilot In Command on an aircraft with 9 or more passenger seats. [1]

Any pilot operating an aircraft for pay must start by obtaining a Commercial pilot licence (CPL). Airline Transport Pilot Licences do not have special endorsements, such as Instrument or Complex aircraft ratings, as Airline Transport Pilots must already possess knowledge and training in these areas. However, aircraft heavier than 12,500 lbs. still require pilots to have a "type rating" (specific to the make and model of aircraft) certification.

Theoretical subjects included in the examination of ATPL applicants are:[2]

Eligibility

To be eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) ATP practical test, the candidate must have at least 1500 hours of experience in aircraft and be at least 23 years old.[3] Restricted Licenses (which allow the holder to perform only second-in-command duties) may be granted to individuals that meet one of the following criteria:

The pilot can remove the restriction once they have achieved the normal prerequisites. [5]

See also

External links

References

  1. "The EASA ATPL". Speedbird103.com. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  2. "FAA Airman Knowledge Testing" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Federal Aviation Administration. February 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  3. http://www.boldmethod.com/blog/2013/08/1500-hour-rule-restricted-atp/
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