Multi Engine ATP Checkride
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Multi Engine ATP Checkride
Good afternoon y'all.
I currently hold a JAA ATPL (A) and an FAA CPL (A) with ATP-CTP course and ATP Written. All that's left to do for me is to do an ATP check ride. I would like to do this on a Multi-Engine Piston, the likes of a Seminole/310/PA34 etc, you get my drift. Does anyone have good suggestions to where (and at which school/operator/examiner) to do this at best cost and/or with the best flexibility?
I would love to do it in a 777 or 737 sim but unfortunately the FAA does not allow it so this is my alternative.
Thank you for all the suggestions,
Seb.
I currently hold a JAA ATPL (A) and an FAA CPL (A) with ATP-CTP course and ATP Written. All that's left to do for me is to do an ATP check ride. I would like to do this on a Multi-Engine Piston, the likes of a Seminole/310/PA34 etc, you get my drift. Does anyone have good suggestions to where (and at which school/operator/examiner) to do this at best cost and/or with the best flexibility?
I would love to do it in a 777 or 737 sim but unfortunately the FAA does not allow it so this is my alternative.
Thank you for all the suggestions,
Seb.
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The FAA will allow it at the conclusion of a training course with Type rating checkride not just one sim session.
So yes they do allow it.
Just in combination with a type rating.
So yes they do allow it.
Just in combination with a type rating.
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Good afternoon y'all.
I currently hold a JAA ATPL (A) and an FAA CPL (A) with ATP-CTP course and ATP Written. All that's left to do for me is to do an ATP check ride. I would like to do this on a Multi-Engine Piston, the likes of a Seminole/310/PA34 etc, you get my drift. Does anyone have good suggestions to where (and at which school/operator/examiner) to do this at best cost and/or with the best flexibility?
I would love to do it in a 777 or 737 sim but unfortunately the FAA does not allow it so this is my alternative.
Thank you for all the suggestions,
Seb.
I currently hold a JAA ATPL (A) and an FAA CPL (A) with ATP-CTP course and ATP Written. All that's left to do for me is to do an ATP check ride. I would like to do this on a Multi-Engine Piston, the likes of a Seminole/310/PA34 etc, you get my drift. Does anyone have good suggestions to where (and at which school/operator/examiner) to do this at best cost and/or with the best flexibility?
I would love to do it in a 777 or 737 sim but unfortunately the FAA does not allow it so this is my alternative.
Thank you for all the suggestions,
Seb.
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Sure, you are right. I just don't feel like paying for a full TR. I would like to stick with the cheaper option.
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You should probably do some research on the US job market. Assuming you've got the right to live and work there, even with a 4 year degree you're not likely to go straight into a major/legacy. On the other hand you will easily get into a regional. They'll give you a type on something and the ATP. Once you've got a decent amount of part 121 experience you'll get a command and once you have a decent amount of PIC time you'll have a shot at the big time. A lot of people seem to think that their type ratings and jet time outside of the US counts for something. Unless you've already got something lined up...
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You should probably do some research on the US job market. Assuming you've got the right to live and work there, even with a 4 year degree you're not likely to go straight into a major/legacy. On the other hand you will easily get into a regional. They'll give you a type on something and the ATP. Once you've got a decent amount of part 121 experience you'll get a command and once you have a decent amount of PIC time you'll have a shot at the big time. A lot of people seem to think that their type ratings and jet time outside of the US counts for something. Unless you've already got something lined up...
Now; does anybody have some good tips? I have spoken to several schools but flexibility seems to be hard to find.
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Thank you for your 2 cents. You're probably right, my years of flying 777's in and out of the USA probably don't count for anything. And yes I have the right to live and work there.
Now; does anybody have some good tips? I have spoken to several schools but flexibility seems to be hard to find.
Now; does anybody have some good tips? I have spoken to several schools but flexibility seems to be hard to find.
I think you're mistaken about needing a full TR and not doing it in a Sim. I have a colleague that did it at FTI Denver. His whole process was 8.5k ATP-CTP + ATP check, no TR.
I'm sure they can point you in the right direction
https://ftiratings.com/specialty-courses/#atprating
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You didn't say if you're looking specifically in Europe, US, or where.
In the US, these guys at Groton, CT come to mind for basic piston-twin ratings:
Action Multi Ratings - Multi Engine Training Specialists located in Groton, CT
In the US, these guys at Groton, CT come to mind for basic piston-twin ratings:
Action Multi Ratings - Multi Engine Training Specialists located in Groton, CT
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