However, per the law’s provisions, the FAA last year published a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify and create a new “restricted privileges” ATP. The proposed FARs included a requirement that all pilots serving in Part 121 operations be type-rated in the aircraft flown.  

It would also give flight-hour reductions to earn the restricted privileges ATP by pilots who are at least 21 years old and have military flight experience or professional flight training from an accredited university. ALPA supported these provisions, but also called on the agency to “grandfather” those pilots who are currently flying in FAR 121 operations so their employment will continue uninterrupted beyond the August 2, 2013, deadline.  

We understand that the FAA may also qualify pilots for the “restricted” ATP if they are at least 21 and have at least 1,500 hours flight time without military qualifications and without formal flight training through a college or university. The FAA has not yet published a final rule on these issues, but it is anticipated to come out very close to the August 2, 2013, legislative deadline.  

The FAA has approved changes to airline training programs so pilots can be issued an ATP and type-rating during recurrent training. Some airlines, but not all, have been very proactive and are helping their commercial-certificate holders obtain both of these authorizations in advance of the requirement.