To Magpuller
For what it is worth.
The bottom line is that Atlas types everybody during initial. You can do a second in command rating as exceptions have been made in the past. I am an example of that. I took the full type ride after my furlough.
But the kicker in my case was that I had to get my ATP in order to start the job. I had my written complete when I interviewed. That was the deal the CP made with me as a conditional offer for the job 5 years ago. I had 2 weeks to get it done before my start date or lose out. These days, they are probably not going to be lenient with so many heavy qualified guys in the pool.