Fatty, Rick-
My post wasn't meant to be a shot at anybody's ATP. I merely wanted to get the word out to fellow AF pilots (and maybe other services) about another way to get an ATP that I didn't know about until I got an OSA job. As far as waiting until that perfect ATP opportunity comes along, I wouldn't wait and agree with you guys that getting an ATP is what's most important. In terms of where it comes from, I can't say for certain whether it makes a difference. Same can be said of a 4 year degree or masters, but I think for a college degree it does. With the tight job market, all of us are looking at ways to polish our resume up. My ATP checkride was by a designated examiner from FSI at the end of their 21 day G-V initial course. I'm fairly new to aviation resume's and not sure what stands out, but I included that with my background. Again, my main purpose was to let guys know that there are ways to get an almost free ATP (you have to pay for the written test).