Originally Posted by
rickjh
I am sort of in the same area for questioning this as well. I will take go through the ATP-CTP course so that I can take my written ATM exam, but I already have a type rating from the military aircraft I fly. Do I still need another check ride after the course and test in a different aircraft to get the ATP or can I use my annual?
I believe you have to take the test, I'd have to look at the 8900 section to be sure, but I remember the highest certification the FAA will "give" to Military is to the commercial level, the ATP level requires test.
Also, ATP writtens are good for 5 years, vs. lower certificates where it's only good for 2.