ATP CTP Options...

Well, I got the big stick from OKC today. I got my ATP SEL in 2010 to "lock in" my older "dual purpose" written until I could get access to a multi to add MEL to my ATP. That makes me comply with 61.155(d) and I'd be grandfathered in without having to retake a written. That was the whole purpose of taking an ATP ride within 24 months of my written right?

Wrong. OKC said if my written is more than 24 months old I have to retake it, even if I'm already an ATP Airplane. I even have a 4 year degree in aviation from ERAU and 2 years of 135 experience with simuflite Dallas king air 90/200 course twice. They say there is no exemption process in place to take any experience into consideration. I'm infuriated, I don't know who to contact from here to initiate a change in the reg. The aopa maybe?

I didn't spend $140k+ at ERAU to get out and have to pay again to be qualified when I'm already an ATP. I just want the MEATP to pad the resume for corporate jet hops. I don't plan on being a 121 pilot but looks like I might have to go that route if I ever want the MEATP unless I can get a deviation or letter somehow. If you read 61.165(f)(2) it says you have to comply with 61.155(c)(which is complied with by 155(d)) no mention of the CTP like other add ons. Doesn't matter how the reg reads, I guess it's how OKC interprets it.
 
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Blackhawk said:
ExpressJet is approved. If you meet ATP minimums and pass the interview you are given a conditional hire. They put you through the program for free. I'm not 100% sure of the details but qualifications listed in link below. If you call I'm sure they will give details. At this time they do not have a contract for the ATP training but that is subject to change. http://www.expressjet.com/careers/pilots/qualifications/
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Skywest will send you to the CTP via XJT as well. 3 in my class had done it. One didn't make it past sims but the other two did great.
 
Commutair paid for the CTP course through Aerosim, which was conducted at JetBlueU. In our class we had guys from Republic, Silver, Omni (prior Comair) and many international types (as an aside one USMC herc driver secured an interview while attending JBU via chatting up the right people at 'the lodge' and not being a doo-shnozzle). Not only did I not have to pay for the course, I was paid minimum guarantee while attending, while in a single occupancy hotel room for the duration. Also didn't have to pay for the cost of the written itself or travel there or back. I hope anyone at or near ATP minimums strongly considers the current hiring climate before paying out of pocket.
 
Since 121 is my path, I didn't push to do the ATP written last year since I was only at 300 hours. There was no way I was going to build 1200 hours in 2 years, so I figured why bother. I had a feeling the regionals would incorporate this into their new hire training, and voila. When I have the time, I'll get everything I need from Uncle Contract Lift.
 
The new written is for ATP multiengine and no use of expired writtens anymore. Seems clear.
 
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