Nationally Awarded and Recognized Flight InstructorsLearn From the Best in the Industry

ATP Flight School instructors set the industry standard for professional airline-oriented flight training. Each certificated flight instructor (CFI) shares your passion and is aligned with your goal of becoming an airline pilot. The quality and professionalism of ATP instructors have been recognized by AOPA, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Association of Flight Instructors.

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Instructors Recognized by AOPA as Best in Region

FAA Flight Standards District Office of Scottsdale

FAA Flight Standards District Office Flight Instructor of the Year

NAFI Master Certified Flight Instructors

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Flight Instructor of the Year Chief Flight Instructor Recognized by FAA Flight Standards District Office

ATP's Chief Flight Instructor, Alex Mirabile, was recognized as Flight Instructor of the Year in 2025, by the FAA Flight Standards District Office of Scottsdale.

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Best & Distinguished Flight Instructors ATP Instructors Recognized by AOPA

Congratulations to these ATP flight instructors and alumni, who were recognized by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for their professionalism and for providing students flight instruction to the highest standards.

Best Flight Instructor by Region

William Crabtree: Seattle, WA (PAE)

Distinguished Flight Instructor

Katherine Grones: Jacksonville, FL (CRG)
Preston Harrison: Houston, TX (EFD)
Todd Shellnutt: Jacksonville Beach, FL
David Banwell-Clode: Atlanta, GA (PDK)
William Dubois: Denver, CO (APA)
Kevin Nyzio: Hartford, CT (HFD)
Todd Shellnutt: Jacksonville Beach, FL

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Flight Instructors

ATP's flight instructors represent the most professional instructor group in the industry and specialize in training airline pilots. Each instructor has trained to airline transport pilot standards and is a graduate of ATP, ensuring effectiveness, consistency, and professionalism. Working in coordination with training support to keep your training on track, ATP instructors teach using an airline-oriented approach and standardized operating procedures.

The quality, professionalism, and effectiveness of ATP instructors have been consistently recognized in the industry:

FAA Gold Seal Instructors
AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor Award
AOPA Best Flight Instructor in Region
National Association of Flight Instructors Master Flight Instructor Accreditation
National Air Transportation Association Excellence In Pilot Training Award
FAA Flight Standards District Office Flight Instructor of the Year

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Flight Instructor Stage

During the flight instructor stage of the Airline Career Pilot Program you'll learn from ATP's most senior instructor group. This intensive six week stage of training immerses students in the fundamentals of instruction, advancing their knowledge base and skills to the high standards required to be an ATP flight instructor. ATP's flight and ground instructors combine years of instructional experience and techniques to efficiently prepare each student for success.

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ATP Elevate

ATP curriculum development instructors leverage vast years of experience, knowledge, and skill to produce exclusive Ground School Support Videos and ATP Elevate virtual ground school sessions. This talented team of specialized instructors delivers effective instruction and content, to help you not only progress through training effectively, but gain a higher level of comprehension required by airline pilots.

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Immediately after scheduling your class date, you will receive access to your student extranet and iPad courseware.

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