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BECOME AN AIRLINE PILOT Complete Airline Career Solution from Zero Time to Airline Pilot Job

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Airline Career Pilot Program Your Airline Career Solution from Zero Time to Airline Pilot Job

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  • Program:

    Proven, no-compromise airline pilot career solution with all the training, resources, and career support you need to become an airline pilot. Get the ATP Advantage, with the best training in the best aircraft, and a direct career track to every major airline.

  • Timeline:

    12 Months starting from zero time, 11 Months starting with credit for solo, or 9 Months starting with credit for having your private pilot license. The complete training timeline explains duration and each stage of total immersion flight training.

  • Cost:

    Fixed cost pricing of $123,995 starting from zero time, $100,995 starting with credit for solo, or $90,995 starting with credit for private pilot certificate. Full Financing Available »

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    Deadline Extended! This is your final chance to lock in the lower price. Due to the impact of recent severe winter weather, ATP is extending the scheduling deadline to March 6th, 2026! To make the deadline, complete your financing application today. Apply Now »

  • Locations:

    Available Nationwide

  • Experience Required:

    Start from Zero Time, with Credit for Solo, or with Credit for Private Pilot Certificate.
    Credit for Solo or Credit for Private Pilot Prerequisites »

  • Job Placement:

    More airline pilots get their start at ATP than any other flight school. Get the competitive edge to quick start your career with access to 39 hiring partnerships and every cadet program. Many schools promote 'pathways,' but ATP is the only flight school that has formal hiring partnerships with American, Delta, and United. This means that ATP has been vetted and trusted by these airlines, and students gain exclusive access to a secure and structured career track to their desired airline.

  • Classes Start:

    Classes start every Monday at all locations.

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Program Overview

The Airline Career Pilot Program is your no-compromise, fixed-cost airline pilot career solution and includes all the pilot training, certification, resources, and formal hiring partnerships you need to become an airline pilot.

Start with zero time and complete the program in twelve months. Gain additional experience and flight time as an ATP instructor, then start flying as an airline pilot in just two and a half years.

Train confidently and trust your investment. More airline pilots get their start at ATP than any other flight school.

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Certificates & Ratings
Flight & Simulator Time
  • 284 Hours of Total Logged Time:
    • 25 Hours of Multi-Engine Flight Time
    • 204 Hours of Single-Engine Flight Time
    • 55 Hours of Simulator Time
      Unlimited free practice when sim is available!
  • 239 Hours of Total Logged Time:
    • 25 Hours of Multi-Engine Flight Time
    • 159 Hours of Single-Engine Flight Time
    • 55 Hours of Simulator Time
      Unlimited free practice when sim is available!
  • 193 Hours of Total Logged Time:
    • 25 Hours of Multi-Engine Flight Time
    • 126 Hours of Single-Engine Flight Time
    • 42 Hours of Simulator Time
      Unlimited free practice when sim is available!
Ground School & Instruction
Training Materials
ATP Advantage (Learn More)
Schedule & Time Frame
Cost & Financing

SAVE $7,000! $4,000! $4,000! Hurry — Time is Running Out.

Deadline Extended! This is your final chance to lock in the lower price. Due to the impact of recent severe winter weather, ATP is extending the scheduling deadline to March 6th, 2026! To make the deadline, complete your financing application today. Apply Now »

$ 123,995 SAVE $7,000 | 12 Months Fast Track

$ 100,995 SAVE $4,000 | 11 Months Fast Track

$ 90,995 SAVE $4,000 | 9 Months Fast Track

Plus Training Center Premiums up to $5,000.

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Full Financing Available + Airline Tuition Reimbursement

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Proven Airline-Oriented Program

Seniority is Everything — Get There First with ATP

Quick start your airline pilot career and achieve your goals on an accelerated timeframe, proven by 25,000 graduates.

Train how the airlines train with full-time, total immersion training that allows for efficient mastery of concepts and increased proficiency while preparing you for your career.

ATP is the number one flight school chosen by airlines and has more graduates flying for airlines than any other flight academy.

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ERJ 175 Cockpit

Unmatched Investment in Aircraft & Safety

80 New Planes Arriving Through 2027

No other school matches ATP's investment in aircraft and safety. ATP invests in more new aircraft than most schools have in their entire fleet and leads safety and reliability with its unparalleled investment in maintenance, modernization, safety support, real-time flight monitoring, and more.

Learn to fly in the world's largest flight training fleet, featuring advanced avionics and glass cockpit technology — all reliably maintained by ATP's safety-focused maintenance centers.

Piper Seminoles

Piper Archers

Cessna 172s

Frasca AATDs

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ATP Owns and Operates the Largest Flight Training Fleet

Unmatched Training & Career Support

Meet the Teams Invested in Your Success

Find success in training and your career with ATP's Training Support and Career Services teams. During the program, your Training Support Specialist provides one-on-one assistance to ensure you stay on time and within budget.

Then after graduating, your Airline Career Placement Specialist will help you get the most out of ATP's airline partnerships and land your dream job. Airline pilot mentors provide additional support before, during, and after your training, while the no-cost ATP Alumni Association provides you with exclusive benefits and services throughout your career.

ATP Alumni Association

Pilot Career Services »

ATP's Pilot Hiring and Training Support Teams

Comprehensive Training Materials

All Included in the Price of Your Program

Immediately after scheduling, you'll gain access to ATP's online training library and ground school support videos, as well as receive a training bundle with all the books and reference materials you need. You'll use these materials throughout your training to complement the six weeks of Elevate ground school taught by ATP's nationally awarded instructor group.

ATP Flight Training Guides

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Flight Training Bundle Included in the Program Price

Nationally Awarded Instructors

Learn From the Best, to Become the Best.

Each ATP instructor shares your passion and is aligned with your goal. The quality and professionalism of ATP instructors have been consistently recognized by AOPA, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Association of Flight Instructors.

One of the Top Flight Schools in the Country
FAA Recognized and Awarded Instructors
NAFI Master Certified Flight Instructors

ATP's Nationally Recognized CFIs »

Learn to Fly from Nationally Awarded Instructors

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Get the Competitive Edge Airline Pilot Job Placement

Access Every Cadet Program
Go Direct to the A320 & B737
Receive Airline Tuition Reimbursement
Gain Flight Experience
Access Every Cadet Program

Airlines Hire ATP Graduates #1 Flight School Chosen by Airlines

Join the Only School Partnered with American, Delta, and United.

More airline pilots get their start at ATP than any other flight school. Get the competitive edge with access to 39 hiring partnerships and every cadet program. Quick start your airline career with a direct career track to the major airlines, and earn ATP-exclusive benefits along the way, like airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement.

AT ATP, you'll have access to more formal partnerships than at any other school, allowing you to define your career track to any of the major airlines and take advantage of the best offers and benefits.

Aero Crew Solutions reported that regional airlines primarily hire from cadet programs. ATP graduates get the competitive with access to every cadet program and hiring alliances with all regional airlines.

American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Avelo Airlines
Breeze Airways
Frontier Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
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Airline recruiters are visiting ATP training centers and hiring graduates! Upcoming Visits »

Go Direct to the A320 & B737

A320 & B737 Direct Programs

Go Direct to Airbus or Boeing First Officer

Hiring partnerships with Spirit, Frontier, Avelo, and Sun Country allow you to go directly to the Airbus and Boeing flight decks as a First Officer at 1,500 hours.

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Avelo Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
Receive Airline Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Partner airlines, CommuteAir, Horizon Air, PSA Airlines, and SkyWest, offer financial assistance to help you cover the cost of your flight training. The amount of assistance and eligibility requirements vary by airline, check with the specific airline you're interested in to learn more.

Airline Financial Assistance Programs »

CommuteAir
Horizon Air
PSA Airlines
SkyWest Airlines
Gain Flight Experience

ATP Flight Instructor

Your first job after graduating will be flying as a flight instructor to gain additional experience and the flight time required by airlines. ATP is actively hiring graduates nationwide, allowing you to meet airline hiring minimums in about 18-24 months while taking advantage of airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement.

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ATP Flight School Hiring Graduates as Flight Instructors

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Program Cost

ATP's fixed cost pricing includes flight training in excess of FAA Part 141 minimums to provide a realistic amount of training required by most pilots. While logged flight times may vary slightly due to flight checkride times and other considerations, we strive to keep you on track and on budget throughout your training. We want our students to focus on their training and their goals, not on unexpected costs or delays.

SAVE Up To $7,000! Hurry — Time is Running Out.

Deadline Extended! This is your final chance to lock in the lower price. Due to the impact of recent severe winter weather, ATP is extending the scheduling deadline to March 6th, 2026! To make the deadline, complete your financing application today. Apply Now »

Fixed Cost Pricing
FAA Examiners' Fees & Knowledge Tests
Paid to examiner and third-party provider. 		Financing Available Tuition Reimbursement Available Protected by ATP Advantage Guarantee
Zero Time Credit for Solo Credit for Private
Zero Time $123,995 SAVE $7,000 $12,000
Credit for Solo $100,995 SAVE $4,000 $12,000
Credit for Private $90,995 SAVE $4,000 $10,500
Fixed Cost Pricing
$123,995 SAVE $7,000 $100,995 SAVE $4,000 $90,995 SAVE $4,000
FAA Examiners' Fees & Knowledge Tests
Paid to examiner and third-party provider. 		$12,000 $12,000 $10,500
Full Financing Available
Tuition Reimbursement Available
Protected by ATP Advantage Guarantee

What's Included in Fixed Cost Pricing?

In addition to what's included in the Airline Career Pilot Program, you'll also need some pilot supplies you may or may not already have, like an iPad, headset, flight bag, and third-party app subscriptions.

Learn more about items you will need for flight training in our FAQs.

Can I Use My GI Bill® Benefits?

These benefits can only be used for the reimbursement of examiner and knowledge test fees and can not be used to pay for the program. Using Your Benefits »

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87 Nationwide Locations

SAVE Up To $12,000 on Your Checkrides!
At Lakeland and Raleigh Sanford training centers, ATP will pay for your checkrides – up to six checkride fees, one for each certificate and rating (valued at $12,000). Hurry – this promotion won't last long as class dates are limited! Call Admissions Today at (904) 595-7950.

ATP's flight training centers are located near every major city in the United States, with multiple locations in some cities. Each school is staffed by experienced instructors with extensive flight experience and can teach you the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful pilot. With a network of 87 nationwide locations, ATP is the leading provider of airline-oriented flight training.

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It's Easy to Get Started! Join ATP — Become an Airline Pilot

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  3. Reserve Your Class Date After Meeting the Prerequisites, You're Ready to Start Your Career

Admission Prerequisites

Learn more about ATP's admission requirements and prerequisites for the Airline Career Pilot Program.

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Steps to Enrollment

With just a few steps, you could be on your way to becoming an airline pilot. Learn more about ATP's enrollment process.

Steps to Enrollment »

Free Program Information

Request free program information. We'll send you a PDF download, along with the Airline Pilot Career Guide where you can learn more about airline hiring, eligibility, seniority, pay, and more.

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Airline Career Pilot Program graduates are being hired by the airlines

“ATP provided the tools and community necessary for me to succeed… I wouldn’t have been able to do it at such an accelerated rate had I gone anywhere else.”

Cameron Quiseng

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

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