Question & AnswerQ&A (CAAP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 23-14)
The specific minimum age requirement is not detailed in the provided text excerpt, but the regulation specifies an age provision under Section a) Age. Applicants must comply with this requirement as stated in the full CAAP Memorandum Circular No. 23-14.
Applicants must satisfy the knowledge requirements specified under Section b) Knowledge of the CAAP Memorandum Circular No. 23-14, which aligns with ICAO ANNEX 1 standards. Details include passing necessary written examinations.
The applicant must have completed specific flight experience including a minimum of 3,000 hours as pilot of airplanes with no more than 100 hours in a flight simulator. Additionally, experience requirements include 350 hours pilot-in-command or a combination of 10 hours pilot-in-command plus supervised co-pilot hours, and 150 hours of Pilot-in-command during Supervised Line Flying.
Yes, holders of CPL (H) and CPL (A) can apply for ATPL provided they meet other requirements such as experience, completion of Crew Resource Management (CRM) course, and passing the skill tests as prescribed.
The applicant must complete a Crew Resource Management (CRM) course as part of the requirements before applying for the ATPL.
After completing the required skill test, the ATPL issued will have limitations: 'For Multi-Crew Operations Only' and 'For Supervised Line Flying Only.' After completing at least 150 hours as pilot-in-command during Supervised Line Flying, the limitation changes to 'For Multi-Crew Operation Only.'
The minimum flight time required in airlines is 350 hours as pilot-in-command or composed of at least 10 hours as pilot-in-command plus additional flight time as co-pilot under supervision performing pilot-in-command duties.
Supervised Line Flying provides supervised experience for the applicant to perform pilot-in-command duties, requiring at least 150 hours to remove certain limitations on the ATPL.
The regulations took effect fifteen (15) days after compliance with the requisite single newspaper publication and after a copy was filed with the UP Law Center - Office of the National Administrative Register.
The CAAP Memorandum Circular No. 23-14 was signed and ordered by LT GEN WILLIAM K HOTHCKISS III AFP (RET), Director General of the CAAP as of July 8, 2014.