When to get IATRA?

[bartonfly88]

When is a sensible time to start studying for the IATRA. Does it expire if you dont fly multi crew plane? How good does it look on a resume?

Thanks

[Tim]

if you know who you want to work for, check into if its required. some places its mandatory, some places like it if you have it even though you dont need, some places dont care.

one thing is for sure though, you cant do any HARM by having it

[bartonfly88]

ok thanks, But once you've got it does anything need to be done in order to keep it up to date? Or is it a one time thing?

[Louis]

See 421.40

(A) in the case of the holder of a Private Pilot Licence-Aeroplane or Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane, within the 24 months preceding the application for the first endorsement of the two crew rating, an applicant shall have obtained a minimum score of 70 percent (70%) on the Type Rating-Aeroplane (IATRA) written examination;

[bartonfly88]

That isn't very clear, does it mean its good for 2 years, or you have 2 years to re-write if you fail? God damn CARS

[AUGER9]

It's quite clear. You must complete the exam within 24 months preceding the type rating. If, after 24 months, you haven't successfully completed a type rating, the exam expires and you must re-write it.

[paydaymayday]

If you think there's a chance you will have all the time requirements for the ATPL in the next 24 months, just write the A's. They authorize operation on a two-crew aircraft as well, and then you can just roll over and get your AA when you have all the hours.