ATP Written
 

With the new insane rule, what's the cheapest way to get an ATP written now?

If you are worried about getting it done right NOW there is no cheapest just the ONLY option of riddle as far as i know.

ATP is rolling one out for $5k... Surely there is cheaper somewhere.

if you wait a while there is. if you are wanting to do it right NOW your options are limited.

But wait, there's more!...You still have to cover the price for the examiner/check ride as well as have the 1,500 hour minimum!:D

the 5K is just to get the written!!!

Except it's not proposed to be available until Nov/Dec

Which is still quicker than the 4 years it takes at ER.

Well, it may take the airlines about that long to realize how short they really are and pony up the costs themselves? at least you'll have a 4 year degree?

I'd rather have 4 yrs in at a regional with a degree 1/2 done vs a four year degree complete 200TT and 200k in debt.

I don't know how many hours you have, but if you can wait, I think that as the pool dries up, of ATP pilots, the airlines themselves will push for a change. There are plenty of jobs that don't require ATP.

There are airlines hiring with just the written done. You get the ATP during initial training.

This is the only way I can see it working in the long term. The first year pay is paying for the type rating and training as is. I don't think the Regionals will see this as a big deal... At least I hope not...

An update; the regionals have now started incorporating what they call the "CATP" training into their new hire courses. You get hired, go through the sim training then take the ATP written. I believe this was the intent of the law in the first place.

I have not yet seen any viable options for 135 or 91 guys.

ExpressJet airlines is offering the ATP COURSE for all new hires who haven't completed the written.

This ^. Degrees can be completed online while you build time, which is more valuable in the long run.

Agreed with the above. I'm currently taking Embry Riddle classes online and it costs as much as the University near my house. I also have an aerial survey job now so I'm traveling a lot and don't see home until June. So, get the degree while you go out and fly. Complete the course work on your own time and schedule.

Envoy is too. My guess is that all of the regionals will soon.