Originally Posted by
Stoked27
Do you need to graduate with an aviation degree to be able to apply as a 21 year old with the 1500 hours? A 21 year old with 1,500 hours does not need a degree (let alone an aviation degree) to apply for the unrestricted ATP.
Or can I simply apply to attain my R-ATP at age 21 even without an aviation degree (having 1500 hours of course)? This goes back to your first question... with 1,500 hours you're not targeting the Restricted ATP anymore, you can just go for the regular unrestricted ATP.
EDIT: Correction, this part of FAR 61.160 does allow for age 21 with 1500 hours:
61.160 (f) A person who has 1,500 hours total time as a pilot, 200 hours of cross-country flight time, and otherwise meets the aeronautical experience requirements of §61.159 may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate under this section.
61.153 (a) (2) For an airline transport pilot certificate obtained under the aeronautical experience requirements of §61.160, be at least 21 years of age.