License Information:

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 http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

To request changes or additions to the information above, please contact the National Crosswalk Service Center directly at NCSC@iowa.gov or 515.242.5034.