Originally Posted by
rudestuff
ATPLs are the easy bit.
Really? You're kidding right? I've done 3 type ratings and the ATPL's were easily the hardest part, full of silly pointless material aimed at just catching you out, you just have to learn how to pass them. Type ratings are I feel a little easier as the spectrum of questions is a bit more exact, that said and I don't mean to be rude or forward but maybe this isn't the career for you? You will as others have pointed out be tested regularly throughout your career (albeit not as intensely as your ATPL) Not entirely sure as to what exams every 6 months other posters are referring to,could be country dependent, We do a tech refresher every 6 months but its an easy exam and usually done at home