Minimum Age

Airline Pilot Questions & Answers
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What is the minimum age to obtain an r-atp, therefore making you eligible to be an airline pilot? I have heard you may only get your r-atp at 21 if you are 1) a military pilot, 2) a graduate of a part 141 approved aviation bachelor’s degree program or 3) a graduate of a part 141 approved associates degree program. Though, is it possible to get your r-atp at 21 if you go to a school like atp assuming you have 1500 hours?

Thanks

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Robert,

The reg is kind of confusing the way they list the various provisions. The answer is yes you can get your R-ATP at 21 if you have not attended a university program or the military provided you have the requires 1500hrs. Good question.

Adam