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FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said "The rule gives
first officers a stronger foundation of aeronautical
knowledge and experience before they fly for an air
carrier. With this rule and our efforts to address pilot
fatigue both initiatives championed by the families of
Colgan flight 3407 we're making a safe system even
safer."
Other highlights of the rule include:
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A requirement for a pilot to have a minimum of 1,000
flight hours as a co-pilot in air carrier operations
prior to serving as a captain for a U.S. airline.
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Enhanced training requirements for an ATP certificate,
including 50 hours of multi-engine flight experience and
completion of a new FAA-approved training program.
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An allowance for pilots with fewer than 1,500 hours of
flight time or who have not reached the minimum age of
23 to obtain a “restricted privileges” ATP certificate.
A restricted privileges ATP certificate allows a pilot
to serve as a copilot until he or she obtains the
necessary 1,500 hours.
The options are:
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Military pilots with 750 hours total time as a pilot;
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Graduates holding a Bachelor’s degree with an aviation
major with 1,000 hours total time as a pilot;
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Graduates holding an Associate’s degree with an aviation
major with 1,250 hours;
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Pilots who are at least 21 years old with 1,500 flight
hours.
The rule is consistent with the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010. The rule addresses recommendations from an Aviation Rulemaking Committee, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the FAA’s Call to Action to improve airline safety. The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) hailed today’s announcement by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the agency is increasing the minimum qualification requirements for first officers (copilots) who fly for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines. The new regulations, which go into effect on August 1, reflect ALPA’s efforts on several fronts and incorporate several ALPA recommendations. Pilot Qualifications Rule:
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