Originally Posted by
135tankerdriver
Anyone out there get there ATP while non-current?
I haven’t flown in about 18 months and trying to decide if I should try and knock it out while non-current as I have some leave to burn before I get out. I heard people don’t always pass but not sure how challenging it is or what are the odds of failing are.
Also anyone get their ATP through ATP Flight Training (
https://atpflightschool.com)? If so do you recommend them.
Thanks!
If you haven’t flown in 18 months and don’t have an ATP, but know you are getting out soon, what’s your move? I can’t imagine with no ATP and no currency/recency you’d get hired by a major, but I don’t know your stats so maybe you could. Even if you managed to do the ATP-CTP and an ATP practical (could be risky being 18 mos non-current and flying a plane you’ve never flown before), it may be difficult to get hired by a major. If I were in your shoes I’d probably line up a regional job that will pay for my ATP-CTP, type ride, currency/recency, and 121 square check, then hope to bounce 6 months later, but again that’s not knowing your stats/timeline/plan.