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Old 24th Jul 2007, 23:59
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A total of 1,500 hours of flight time are required for a license to co-pilot a commercial jet."
Under FAA, FAR 121.437 for a flag or supplemental operation requiring 3 or more pilots, any SIC needs to have an ATP and type rated. The FAA requiees a total of 1,500 hours for an ATP.
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