When should one take the ATP written?

[BoDEAN]

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[Stephen]

1) When you know all the answers to all the questions.

2) When you want to add "ATP Written" to your resume.

3) No sooner than two years before you expect to take your ATP checkride or get hired by a part 121 carrier.

 

[Dep676]

Ditto. By the looks of your profile. You need a few more hours before you get your 1500. Take it when you are close to that. Remember they are only good for two years.

 

[bobbysamd]

ATP

Take the ATP written as soon as you have all the hours. After you pass the written and assuming you're 23 years old or older, take the practical, even if you have to pay for it yourself. That way you can put "Airline Transport Pilot Certificate" on your résumé.

 

[LearLove]

I agree with bobbysamd.

I see you don't have your CFI (or did not post it) I suggest you get the CFI, its the fastest way to get the time especially in this environment.

When you get say 1200 to 1300 TT get the Gleim book and study the 135 questions. the book plus the test fee will be 25+70 or so (about 100 bucks total). You don't need to spend $$$ on software or ans ATPw class just use the book learn/memorize the questions and take the test. after you go thru each chapter 4 or 5 times you'll know the answer before you finish the question and with the Gleim you just take a piece of scrap paper and cover up answers and move on down the page and thru the chapter in no time.

Back to the 135 questions, do this as there are fewer questions and your going to get your rating as soon as you get the 1500tt and then it won't matter which written you took.

Just my advice from one of many who've been there done that

 

[pilotyip]

135 good also

Your ATP is also valid after two years if you work for a 135 company that requires the ATP. Also after you take your written if you don't have a 121/135 job and who does. Consider taking a SEL ATP check ride, easiest check ride you will ever take. Takes 45 minutes to an hour, 3 approaches, hold, a go around, one forced landing and it is over, you can even do it in a C-172. This will save you the hassel of ever having to take your ATP written again, plus you get to legally put ATP on your resume, worked for me. Turn it into a MEL ATP with your first type rating or a 135 MEL PIC ride.

 

[logolight]

Just rememer though. If you already have your ATP rating when you go for your interview, they will probably ask you pt. 121 questions for your oral and also expect you to fly to ATP standards if there is a sim ride. Just take your written when you're ready to start applying and let the airline pay for your ATP practical when it's time to upgrade. But check to see whats competetive for hiring.


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[skydiverdriver]

Your question has some information missing, like why do you want to take it? What are your goals? More information will make it easier for people to answer your question.

 

[LearLove]

Good Idea Never thought of that...

"Consider taking a SEL ATP check ride, easiest check ride you will ever take. Takes 45 minutes to an hour, 3 approaches, hold, a go around, one forced landing and it is over, you can even do it in a C-172. This will save you the hassel of ever having to take your ATP written again, plus you get to legally put ATP on your resume, worked for me. Turn it into a MEL ATP with your first type rating or a 135 MEL PIC ride."

Good for those on a budget. I need to renew my CFI the year so I'm doin my CFII, I'm going to see if the examiner will do the ATP SEL at the same time.

 

[BoDEAN]

There isn't a real reason I require it now, I am just trying to figure out what the next "piece of the puzzle" i need to fill on the aviation highway =)