Airline Transport Pilot is the highest certification level for helicopter pilots. This rating will ensure that you meet or exceed any operators certification requirements.

To be eligible for an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, a person must:

• Be at least 23 years of age.
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Be of good moral character.
• Pass the ATP knowledge test.
• Pass the ATP practical test.

Part 61 requirements:

Flight Experience:

Total Time - 1,200 hours that includes at least--

A. 500 hours of cross-country flying;

B. 100 hours of night time, of which 15 hours were in helicopters;

C. 75 hours of instrument time; 

D. 200 hours in a helicopter that includes 75 hours of PIC time, or as SIC performing the duties of  PIC, or any combination thereof; and (See Note 10)

 E. 75 hours of instrument time, that includes 50 hours in flight with at least 25 hours in helicopters.

Part 141 requirements:

Total Dual = 25 hours on the ATP areas of operation in a helicopter that includes 15 hours of instrument training .