ATP written expiration question

[Flip]

Does anyone know the answer to this. I did the ATP written January 2 years ago. Got on with a 121 carrier 21 months ago. My question is that I know there is a 'no expiration' clause on the ATP written if one works for a 121 carrier and is now upgrading. But did the written have to be taken while employed at the 121 or does that matter. In other words, the fact that I was not working at a 121 operation when I took the test, does this mean I now have to redo it seeing as it is about to expire per the 24 months??

Any takers?

thanks in advance.

[TonyC]

Your written does not expire so long as you are employed with your 121 carrier.



Now I gotta go look it up...


(You know they have the "FARs" online now, right?)






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[TonyC]

14 CFR Part 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS

Subpart A--General

Sec. 61.39

Prerequisites for practical tests.

14 CFR 61.39

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, to be eligible for a practical test for a certificate or rating issued under this part, an applicant must:
(1) Pass the required knowledge test within the 24-calendar-month period preceding the month the applicant completes the practical test, if a knowledge test is required;


(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section, an applicant for an airline transport pilot certificate or an additional rating to an airline transport certificate may take the practical test for that certificate or rating with an expired knowledge test report, provided that the applicant:
(1) Is employed as a flight crewmember by a certificate holder under part 121, 125, or 135 of this chapter at the time of the practical test and has satisfactorily accomplished that operator's approved--
(i) Pilot in command aircraft qualification training program that is appropriate to the certificate and rating sought; and
(ii) Qualification training requirements appropriate to the certificate and rating sought; or

I stand corrected. The knowledge test DOES expire. However, one may take the practical test with an expired knowledge test provided they comply with 61.39 (b)(1) or (b)(2).






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[Flip]

Thanks Tony C. That is what I thought it was. As for the FAR's online, yes, I knew that. Only problem was I was in a hotel with no highspeed and it was taking forever to access the internet and I gave up trying to find em.

Thanks again for your answer !!