FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATM)Regulations (14 CFR 117/121/61)Easy
A commercial pilot is scheduled to serve as pilot in command (PIC) for a Part 121 flag operation. What class medical certificate must this pilot hold to exercise ATP privileges?
- AAt least a Third Class Medical Certificate.
- BAt least a Second Class Medical Certificate.
- CA First Class Medical Certificate.
- DNo medical certificate is required if the pilot is an ATP.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. A First Class Medical Certificate.
According to 14 CFR 61.23(a)(1) and (b), to exercise the privileges of an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP certificate), a pilot must hold a First Class Medical Certificate.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A Third Class Medical Certificate is typically for private pilot privileges.
- B. A Second Class Medical Certificate is for commercial pilot privileges, but not ATP.
- D. All pilots, regardless of certificate level, must hold a current and appropriate medical certificate to exercise PIC privileges in commercial operations.
ATP Medical Requirement
To exercise the privileges of an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a pilot must hold a current First Class Medical Certificate.
- Applies to exercising ATP privileges.
- Specifically requires a First Class Medical Certificate.
- Medical must be current and valid.
Memory trick: Class one for ATP, two for commercial, three for private, keep it all current, or your flying's curtailed.