Admissions Prerequisites and Requirements for the Airline Career Pilot Program
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If you're a hard-working, ambitious, career-minded individual then ATP can put you on a path to a successful airline pilot career. Take the first step by calling 904-595-7950 to speak with a friendly ATP Admissions Advisor.
Choose Your Starting Point…
- Associate's Degree, or
- 60+ college credit hours, or
- equivalent work experience, or
- military experience, or
- contact ATP to be considered for an exception
- Successfully complete an Admissions Flight with ATP
- US Citizenship (or Permanent Resident)
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Adherence to Height and Weight Limits — Students taller than 6'3" will be assessed during an Admissions Flight for comfort level inside the aircraft and the ability to fully manipulate the controls. Due to aircraft operational limitations, students weighing more than 250lbs may be denied training in ATP aircraft.
- Private Pilot Certificate
Note: Must hold temporary or permanent certificate prior to scheduling. - 78+ Hours Total Flight Time, including
- 8 Hours Cross-Country PIC
- Successfully complete an Admissions Flight with ATP
- US Citizenship (or Permanent Resident)
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Adherence to Height and Weight Limits — Students taller than 6'3" will be assessed during an Admissions Flight for comfort level inside the aircraft and the ability to fully manipulate the controls. Due to aircraft operational limitations, students weighing more than 250lbs may be denied training in ATP aircraft.
Have Your PPL But Are You Short of Total Flight Time?
Time Build
For $250 per hour, ATP will include the flight time required to reach 78 hours total time before proceeding in the Airline Career Pilot Program.
Finish Earning Your Private Pilot Certificate
Private Pilot Finish-Up
Receive the training and customized time build you need to earn your Private Pilot Certificate with ATP's Private Pilot Finish-Up Program.
Start the Program Where You're at in Training
