How long is the written FAA ATP valid for

[concordino]

Hi All,

How long is the FAA written ATP exam part 121 valid for?
Does it matter if you are already flying in Part 135 or Part 91 ?
Many thanks

[Keygrip]

I believe that all the FAA writtens are valid until the END of the 24th month from the date of sitting the exam - so sitting on either the 1st, 10th, 20th (or whatever) of January 2003 will be valid until January 31st 2005.

[zerozero]

Keygrip--That's all correct except for the Flight Engineer test. It's good as long as you're employed. Don't ask me why the ATP is different but it does expire regardless of your employment.

[concordino]

Thank you for your contribution,

Although it means i gotta spend another 350 US for a new test when i reach 1500 hours the more dreadful thought is having to sit in front of that ALL ATPs computer and cram the questions:(

but i guess that is long way out considering the current job climate.

Thanks though

[rick1128]

Actually, it like the FE depends. Normally they are valid for 24 months. However, if during that 24 month period, if you are employed as a pilot by a Part 121 air carrier or a Part 135 commuter air carrier, it is valid indiffinately. The only requirement is that you when you use that written, you work for a Part 121 air carrier or a Part 135 commuter air carrier and have gone through their PIC training program.

[Speedbird48]

Concordino,

rick1128 has the correct information.

Regards, Brian. (From the dark side)

[concordino]

Hello Rick1128

I quote:
The only requirement is that you when you use that written, you work for a Part 121 air carrier or a Part 135 commuter air carrier and have gone through their PIC training program.


What do you mean by when you use that written ?

I happen to work for a scheduled commuter operation outside the US and had a written FAA test passed in July 2001.

i fly as F/O and will not be meeting the ATP requirements by July 2003.

Please elaborate. Many thanks in advance;)

[rick1128]

Concordia, it means that during the 24 month initial period of the written you must have been employed by an operator that has a FAA Part 121 or a Part 135 commuter certificate. And that when you take the practical exam (flight test) after the 24 month initial period of the written, you must be working for an operator that has a FAA Part 121 or Part 135 commuter certificate and have gone through their PIC training program.

This is the written opinion of the FAA legal office.

As for working for a non-US carrier is concerned, I don't believe that this will allow you to use the written after 24 months.