ATP written Q

[need2AV8]

I did a search but didn't find the exact information that I need.

For the ATP written there are 3 different test possibilities.

1) Airline Transport Pilot - Added rating - Airplane

2) Airline Transport Pilot - FAR Part 135

3) Airline Transport Pilot - FAR Part 121

Within the next year, I intend to be working for a 121 or 135 operation. I want to be certain about this: should I be taking tests #2 & #3 above, or will any of the three work?

 

[xdashdriver]

1 is only if you have an ATP with another category already (eg. Helicopter)

It doesn't really matter if you do 2 or 3. Most people headed down the 121 route will do the 121 test, but if you're gonna go after either 121 or 135, then it doesn't matter at all. You only have to take one or the other, and it doesn't make any difference whatsoever to getting your actual ATP certificate.

Ray

 

[CorpAv8r]

It's been awhile since I took the test, but if I remember correctly, the 121 test focuses on the B-727 systems. I found that helpful for learning jet theory, wt & balance, etc. I think the 135 test uses a t-prop platform for the wt & balance questions.

It doesn't matter which one you take, but you might as well learn the jet side if that is your eventual goal.

Again, this is from memory from a long time ago. Hopefully someone will verify this for you.

 

[CorpAv8r]

The thread is continued in the Training section with more discussion:

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27853