Originally Posted by
SuperD
I work for a small 135 flying piston twins and king airs. I got 1400 hrs. should I start to study the 135 ATP and ask my check airman to give me the ride? or wait for a different job to come up that includes a type and just get it while doing that? the only catch is if I go and do it with my check airman I would most likely have to cover the costs myself. Ideas?
Very few check airman are designated examiners. All they can do is the company's 135 ride.. You would need to go to the feds or find a DE for an ATP....oh, and a plane to use!