Originally Posted by
rickair7777
No, common misconception. Anyone can get an R-ATP at age 21. That's separate from the reduced mins from mil and aviation college programs.
You can do part 61, get 1500 hours, and get an R-ATP at age 21.
Or do 141 university BS degree and get an R-ATP at 1000 hours at age 21.
Thanks for the correction. However, it still requires the big gamble. To paraphrase/mangle Warren Buffet, when everyone says bet it all on a airline career, don’t. When everyone say the airlines will never hire again, get your training done. It’s never a good idea to not have a good out. Sure some people have take. This gamble and it’s paid off, but even more of the opposite. If I had a nickel for every sim instructor who flew for Pan Am, TWA, Eastern, Braniff, etc over my flying career I would be flying my own jet around instead of flying boxes. I’m sure it will be different this time. Management types are endlessly creative with new ways to destroy airline profitability.