Sharky,

You forget about us military types. I guess, conversely I forget about the civilian guys as well. For me, I have the written done, but I'm getting the type/atp combo. I think I'm pretty well qualified to work for someone, but I don't have an ATP and neither will anyone else coming out of the military.

As for getting the type I think this is easily explained away for the reason I've already listed i.e. you're gonna spend $3K for the ATP, might as well spend the extra $4K and get the type. It's a competetive market. You'd be a fool not to be as prepared as you can be before stepping into the market to sell yourself.

GNH