Originally Posted by Cubdriver

I believe the R-ATP is only issued in conjunction with an FAA-approved aviation training program certificate from an FAA-approved school such as UND, Kent State, KS-Salina, Embry Riddle, etc. If you have that certificate then sure, regionals will hire you. I know persons with R-ATPs and they are getting hired. That's how the system works, with FAA-approved programs (only).