Originally Posted by
usmc-sgt
Just throwing out my example.
I took my test prior to being hired by a 121 carrier. I then took my test on my own, part 91 through a DPE. At the time of my practical my written had LONG expired. The DPE had no issue with it and it was never kicked back by the FAA. This was a few years ago.
I am not referencing a reg, simply stating what happened in my case. I would venture to guess that the majority of FOs with expired writtens getting their ATPs through their air carrier will not have any issues.
That was just one DPE, I could see how that could happen.
But if (when) the FAA notices this (if they haven't already) they'll tell all the airlines to comply with the reg as written, and there is precedent for them to require anyone who already took the practical with an expired written to go take another written. I'd almost guarantee they will do that for liability reasons...doesn't cost them anything.
I'm not advocating that those with an expired written go take another one...I think the worst that will happen is they would just make you take it after the fact. I don't think you would have to re-take the checkride in any event.