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ATP (Airline Transport Pilot)

The most advanced of all pilot certificates, requiring the highest skill and experience levels. Required: a minimum of 1,500 hours flight experience, ATP written exam and flight test. Mandatory for captains of Part 121 major scheduled airlines, regional carriers, Part 125 scheduled commuter airlines, and some Part 135 operations. A hiring requirement for many pilot positions in corporate and commercial general aviation flying.

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