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I would say 121, yes. Who knows about 135 and 91K in which an ATP is also required to act as PIC. Those with openings are trying to gobble up the remaining ATPs in the job market right now. Larger more lucrative 135/91K jobs could still simply require the applicant to have it. That will run out at some point though. The focus is directed at 121 ops but the 135/91K operators are impacted as well.
Not to mention corporate operators (91) that don't need an ATP legally but specify it as part of an internal SMS program for all pilots.
There are a TON of companies that require ATPs per their insurance, accreditation, personal standards, or whatever that are going to be hard pressed to find ATPs.
Hazaa! We ATPs are all worth more!
As Rick Blaine said, "Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life" they will regret having to have ATPs to fill jobs that don't require ATPs.