Banner: License Finder

License Finder

License Finder

Airline Transport Pilot
License Description To become certified (licensed) as an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), an individual must have a Commercial Pilot certificate or equivalent with an instrument rating for airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift (glider). Air flight training and ground school as well as flight experience are requirements. They also must pass a strict physical examination and have 20/20 vision with or without glasses, good hearing, and no physical handicaps that could impair performance. They must pass a written test and a demonstration of flying ability. This license is valid until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked; but the pilot must have a current medical certificate. Detailed information can be found on the web sites: http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/acs/61-65d.pdf and http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr61_00.html, parts 61.151-61.167.
Licensing Agency
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
(202) 287 3484
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/01/2010
Physical Requirements Physical exam required
Back to Results