Originally Posted by
Bellanca
If acting as a 121 FO requires an ATP cert, then wouldn't an FO have to be able to exercise privileges of an ATP cert (including holding a First Class medical)?
At face value, yes. That would be the literal interpretation, and I have not seen any written exceptions.
But I'm sure the intent was not to sideline all the career FO's with 2C medicals, that would be an unintended consequence. I'm almost certain the FAA will clarify that in the near future.