1500hrs total, how do i get my FAA ATP in Asia?
 

Good evening,

Anyone know how I get my FAA ATP? I will have 1500 hours soon and hold the FAA CPL, how do I convert it to ATP?

Do I have to travel to the US and do the written and checkride or can it be done in Asia?

Appreciate the info!

Cheers

The written probably can be done at the education office in Japan at Kadena AB or Yokota AB. Or in Korea at Osan AB. Or in Guam at Anderson AFB.

Not idea how to do an ATP overseas or if it is possible. My guess is contact the aeroclubs at Kadena, Yokota or Osan. They may be able to advise you.

Plus now before you take the written you have to complete a Certificate Training Program. Currently there is only one available in Ohio.

Good point! Scratch my suggestions!

Many thanks guys.

Certificate training program? What is that, Ohio is the only place? :ugh:

The CTP is a requirement before you take the written. The reg says you have to show a graduation certificate from an approved CTP before you take the written exam. Without looking it up, it's 30 classroom hours and 10 hours in a sim. Currently the only approved stand alone program is Sporty's Aviation in Ohio.

There are many places now.. download..

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/atp/


expect to spend min... 8000-10000Usd for the atpl..

https://atpflightschool.com/atp/index.html

Ye sure about this?

I was under the impression its a simple written exam and sim check in A320 and NOT 10,000$. I currently fly the A320

The two ER programs are part of a 4 year degree program so they don't really count for someone not enrolled at ER. Still, three is better than one. CAE doesn't even list the program on their web page yet. The ABX/Sporty's CTP is $4500.

A320, the rules changed August 1 of this year. Prior to then all you would have had to do is pass the written and complete a 320 training program and checkride. The CTP requirement was added in August.

Thanks for the info!

I think I'll look into getting my JAA ATPL instead, I believe that's a written exam and sim test. I thought FAA was easier but not anymore.

I have JAA and FAA CPL.

Thanks again :ok:

But for the people who got the written before August 1st, they still have the 2 years from that date to do a normal ATP checkride like before or do you still need to go to an approved provider under the new system?

Bae, they have 24 calendar months to take the practical. There was a mad rush of people trying to take the ATP knowledge test in July to get in under this rule.

Thanks for the answer!

@ A320

as already mentioned before, since August 1st the requirements for the FAA ATPL have changed substantially, as stated in PART 61.156 (see the following link):

eCFR ? Code of Federal Regulations

I'm not quite sure if going for the EASA ATP instead (formerly know as JAA) would be the easier way, since you'd most likely still have to study and take all of the 14 EASA exams, as long as you don't have the EASA ATP theory credit on your JAA license - if so, then the EASA route is the way to go. If not, then the FAA way is probably the (far) better choice, in terms of time and cost efficiency.

Jetjockey
 

Dear jet jockey this flight school ATP whose link you posted does not seem to be on the list of centres on the FAA website though. It's only the ones in the 1st link. Can u confirm as the ATP WEB site does give CPT info in general but not any more on the course being done at their centre.

Also I am having trouble finding a school who does the course and also has a A320 sim. All these approved schools for the CTP have all other sims but A 320. Would like to continue at a school with the whole deal as it would save my time travelling to another school to do th rest of the ATP training. Thanks.