What are the minimums for Part 121?

To serve as a first officer in Part 121 (airline) operations:
  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Hold an Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or an ATP certificate with restricted privileges (R-ATP) (both include instrument rating qualification)
  • An appropriate aircraft type rating.
  • At least a second-class medical certificate.




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