ATP Requirement???

nkoenig

nkoenig

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Is a 2 year college degree required to enter the 10month or 90day fast track program? Or can you be in the middle of obtainin one when starting the program??
 
It appears to be a pretty flexible requirement. I'm sure if you walked up with cash in hand for the program w/o two years of collete, they would welcome you anyways.

The rule is in place so they have an idea that you can handle a stressful workload.

When I visited ATP, Manassas, they were very good about reiterating the high price and that you should make sure you can handle the price and the workload, that it's not a decision to take lightly.
 
It's not a firm requirement. Often times, kids come straight out of high school into the 90-day program with plans to go to college afterward and instruct through college.

The basic philosophy is this...
ATP wants to train future airline pilots who are serious about their careers and will be successful in the industry. Since the odds of becoming an airline pilot for a major airline are close to nil if you don't have a college degree, ATP wants to you either have a college degree or have plans to earn one.
 
I read on ATP's they are affiliated with University of utah.. Does that mean you get college credit for somethings when going through atp training?

Also can u get on a regional with just a 2 year degree?
 
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I read on ATP's they are affiliated with University of utah.. Does that mean you get college credit for somethings when going through atp training?

Also can u get on a regional with just a 2 year degree?

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This is right off the same webpage you looked at....
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ATP has an affiliation with Utah Valley State College (UVSC), which offers an on-line degree program with full acceptance of the training you receive at ATP for college credits. Please call 800-ALL-ATPS (800-255-2877) for additional information.



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A few of the regionals don't, but most of them do require a college degree. That said, once you are flying for a regional it will be difficult to find the time to get a degree.

Ethan
 
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I don't even think you need a degree for regionals.

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Nah, you don't it for all but it helps..
 
thanks guys.. Now i'm wondering if its possible to train and get a degree online at the same time? Is that too much studying?
 
It would be a very bad idea to do full time flight training and try to do any college at the same time. After you are a CFI, then you would be ok. If you are just out of High School, you would probably be better off going to college first. I do not know you or your situation, but from my experience it is a rare 18 yr old who can be a good instructor. A few years out in the world really helps.
 
Thats what i was thinking it would probably be too much. Here is a little about myself.. Im 25 married no kids no mortgage more than enough $$ to pay for training wont need any loans. I analyze everything which can be a problem at times. I just cant decide if I should "Put Up Or Shut Up" My wife is in full support of me as well as my family. Ive researched this industry till im blue in the face. I just need that final kick in the @ss to DO IT! Ive wanted to be a pilot since i was a kid. Anyway thanks to everyone for your input and if you have any comments or advice please let me here them. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Smilecrunch.gif
 
Take a look at aviationinterviews.com and read through some of the recent interview gouge, specifically where the posters list their education level. The vast majority that have been hired have a 4-year degree, especially at the better regionals where it is almost 100%.
 
Hi,

I also have some questions about this.

1.I think I read it somewhere that you need to be U.S. pilot. What does it mean? Is it ok just for U.S. citizen or is permanent resident is acceptable?

2.Cross Country time. Is 25 hrs is for the ones after PPL or total x/c time?

thank you
 
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Hi,

I also have some questions about this.

1.I think I read it somewhere that you need to be U.S. pilot. What does it mean? Is it ok just for U.S. citizen or is permanent resident is acceptable?

2.Cross Country time. Is 25 hrs is for the ones after PPL or total x/c time?

thank you

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I think it means you need to be trained to US Requirments, I think if you have licences from another country you can talk to FAA and they give you a checkride and transfer your licences and ratings over.
 
PIC time is just what it means. PIC, whatever time you put in your logbook as PIC XC is PIC. Pre-private time as well as any dual time xc logged as PIC.
 
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Hi,

I also have some questions about this.

1.I think I read it somewhere that you need to be U.S. pilot. What does it mean? Is it ok just for U.S. citizen or is permanent resident is acceptable?

2.Cross Country time. Is 25 hrs is for the ones after PPL or total x/c time?

thank you

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This means you must posess a pilot certificate issued by the US FAA.

PIC XC is exactly what it says-PIC. Your solo XCs during your private training do count towards the 25 required hours.
 
For these 25 XC hours - do they need to be 50nm+ like the PPL requirement? Do they go toward your commercial requirement or something? - Thanks
 
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