flyingseapig Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Looking for anyone who may be able to assist in answering a question regarding the validity time of a helicopter ATP written exam. After passing the exam it is valid for 2 years so an individual has 2 yrs to take his ATP checkride. This may be waived and extended if the individual is in a PT135 operation and in the PIC program. Does a person have to be in the program at the time of the exam or can he take the exam then get hired into the program and the extension is still valid? And is there any waivers or extensions if you are employed overseas where there are no FAA examiners available to give a check ride? If anyone has any knowledge or info on this I would love to hear it. I am thinking of taking my written ATP exam but I want to ensure it will be valid before I spend the money on it when I don't know when I will have a chance to get a checkride out of the way. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomer Pylot Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 D. Expired Knowledge Test Report. An applicantwho is applying for an aircraft type rating to be addedto an ATP certificate or an aircraft type ratingconcurrently with an ATP certificate may take thepractical test with an expired knowledge test reportprovided the applicant is employed as a flightcrewmember:(1) By a certificate holder under 14 CFRparts 121, 125, or 135 at the time of the practical testand has satisfactorily accomplished the operator’sapproved pilot-in-command (PIC) aircraft qualificationtraining program that is appropriate to the certificate orrating soughtThat says that you only have to be employed by a Part 135 operator at the time of the test, and be a PIC for them. If you're qualified to fly an R22 for a Part 135 operator, you qualify. There is no reference to employment at the time of the written test, or at any other time other than when the practical test is taken. This is from the FAA's manual for Designated Examiners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingseapig Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks for the information. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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