ATPL requirements Flashcards
What are the eligibility requirements for an ATPL license?
To be eligible for an airline transport pilot licence, a person must:
(1) Be at least 21 years of age; and
(2) Hold a current commercial pilot licence for the appropriate category of aircraft; and
(3) Hold a current instrument rating; and
(4) Have the following minimum general flight time experience as a pilot comprising specific flight experience that is acceptable to the Director for the appropriate category of aircraft:
(i) in the case of an aeroplane, 1500 hours.
Have a valid written examination credit, or approved equivalent, that covers the following airline transport pilot licence subject areas:
(i) air law:
(ii) flight navigation general:
(iii) flight planning (Aeroplane or Helicopter as appropriate):
(iv) meteorology:
(v) instruments and navigation aids (Aeroplane only):
(vi) human factors:
(vii) advanced aerodynamics, performance, and systems
knowledge (Aeroplane only)
What is assessed in a flight test with regards to the ATPL eligibility requirements?
(a) Knowledge in the ground examination subjects.
(b) Knowledge of the privileges and limitations of an ATPL.
(c) Technical and operational knowledge relevant to the
aircraft type used in the flight test.
(d) Competence to operate the aircraft within its performance capabilities and limitations in accordance with the aircraft flight manual in all normal, abnormal and emergency conditions and procedures whilst exercising appropriate levels of judgement and command.
(e) Competence in ATS procedures and phraseology.
(f) Control of the aircraft at all times in a manner that ensures the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never in doubt; and
(g) If applicable, comply with all the requirements of a notice issued under Subpart I.
What is the flight test conducted under for an ATPL?
The flight test required must be a cross country flight conducted under IFR in an aircraft that is:
(1) A multi-engine aircraft with a MCTOW of 5700 kg or more; or
(2) A multi-engine aircraft acceptable to the Director; or
(3) A synthetic flight trainer that is approved for airline transport pilot licence issue flight tests.
What are the privileges of an ATPL?
- A current airline transport pilot licence authorises the holder to exercise the following privileges in an aircraft of the same category for which the pilot licence is granted and for which the pilot holds an aircraft type rating:
(1) Any of the privileges of a private and commercial pilot licence:
(2) Act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft that is required to be operated with a co-pilot and is engaged on an air transport operation or an operation for hire or reward.
What are the currency requirements of an ATPL?
A holder of an airline transport pilot licence is required to comply with the requirements of rules 61.35 (Medical Requirements), 61.37 (Recent Flight Experience) and 61.39 (Biennial Flight Review) before exercising the
privileges of the holder’s airline transport pilot licence.
When is a BFR not required in terms of currency for an ATPL?
When a Pilot has a Flight Instructor Rating, Agriculture Pilot Rating or OCA.
