ATP exceptions?

[kitkat80]

Just wondering if anyone has heard of someone getting an age exception for an ATP from the FSDO. I know the regs say 23 years of age.

[crj705]

No it is not possible for an FAA ATP. If you want an ATPL at 21, look to other countries...Maybe Canada or UK.

[kitkat80]

Thanks. I didn't think so, but it was worth a shot.

[E165]

Actually, you can still take the actual flight checkride after you've passed the written. However, you will just get a letter stating that you have passed the ATP checkride. On your 23rd B-day, you just take the letter to the FSDO and they will give you a temp certificate. That's what happened to me - I was also 21 at the time.