Originally Posted by
DoSomePilotStuf
No, it’s also an FAA requirement you must take an approved course prior to taking the written. The ATP-CTP you will hear it called. The regional you choose will pay for it. You don’t want to spend that out of your pocket. I don’t remember exactly how much it is but it’s in the range of $6-10K.
The regional will probably also provide you with a Sheppard Air subscription, though that may come through your ATP class provider. Unlikely you will have to pay for it yourself.
Basically you will go to ATP-CTP for about 10 days, take your written on the last day, then start your airline training the next week. You will be able to download Sheppard day 1 of ATP and I wouldn’t worry about studying much before then. You will just need to spend every evening studying while at ATP.
All you really need to do is send out applications and get your 10 hrs multi.
And as far as advice on picking a regional, pick a base first then pick the regional with the lowest upgrade time to that base. If you really don’t care at all then good luck choosing. I’m at ExpressJet and I would recommend it.
I appreciate the info , very helpful.
In terms of base I don't really care I just want to stay at whatever base so i can avoid commuting . In terms of which regionals I will take a look at expressjet. I really only care about moving forward aviation wise. I am 25 so hopefully not get stuck too long in regionals .