I live in the PNW. Currently at about 2100 total, two type ratings, 1500 jet, 700 TPIC, 500 single pilot jet. I’ve got about 100 hours 135 from years ago, but other than that, mostly part 91 corporate. CFI, but no ATP or ATP written.

I had an ATP CTP and class date at SkyWest early Feb, but they recently pushed that back indefinitely. That could be as late as this summer or fall, from what I hear. Of course, this news came *after* leaving my job in preparation for SkyWest. Luckily I could probably pick up contract work for awhile to pay the bills.

My question: with my current experience and Alaska’s hiring needs, do you feel it’s worth paying for my own ATP CTP course + written just so I can apply to Alaska within the next couple weeks? The hiring landscape changes so rapidly, and with seniority being so important, I'm feeling pressured to hurry this along. I have the means to pay for the CTP now without worry, but if my current experience isn’t likely to warrant a call from Alaska to interview, I'm not sure if it makes sense. It’s just the written, after all.

Thanks for any guidance!