R-ATP

You may view the ruling FAR 61.159 and 61.160 on the FAA website.

B.S. in Technology

B.S. in Aviation

To be eligible for the R-ATP:

• Graduate from one of the approved degree majors (see "What BGSU degrees are approved by the FAA?")
• Complete Instrument flight and ground training under Part 141 at BGSU
• Complete Commercial flight and ground training under Part 141 at BGSU
• Take ATP Knowledge Exam at an authorized FAA Testing Center
• If you have completed the prescribed 60 credit hours, build your time to 1,000 hours with 200 Cross Country hours (as well as the other requirements of FAR 61.159)
• If you have completed between 30 and 60 of the prescribed credit hours, build your time to 1,250 hours with 200 Cross Country hours
• Take the Practical Exam for the ATP certificate

Email Chief Flight Instructor, Catherine Smith, to apply. cesmith@bgsu.edu

If you graduate from an FAA-approved degree program at BGSU, you will be eligible to receive your R-ATP at 1,000 or 1,250 hours versus an unrestricted ATP at 1,500 hours. You also will be eligible for hiring by a Part 121 carrier between 250 and 500 hours sooner.

If you graduate from an approved major and you complete 60 credits of approved courses (see approved R-ATP courses above) then you are eligible for the ATP-R at 1,000 hours. If you have completed between 30-59 approved credits  (see approved R-ATP courses above), then you will need 1,250 hours.

The initial legislation required a 1,500-hour ATP. This FAA rule lowers that requirement by up to 500 hours, resulting in BGSU students being eligible for hiring by an airline sooner.

With the R-ATP, you will not be authorized to act as PIC at a U.S. Part 121 air carrier. However, the knowledge and skill requirements are the same for both.

Once you meet the requirements under FAR 61.159 (1500 hours), the ATP will no longer be restricted and will be valid indefinitely as long are you are current.

No, both Instrument and Commercial ground schools and flight must be completed at BGSU.

The Aviation Flight Technology program and courses do not qualify for GI Bill© or VA education benefits. However, many students are eligible for other military education benefits; please contact Nontraditional and Military Student Services at 419 372-8136 or ntmss@bgsu.edu for further information.