ATP, the nation’s leader in airline-oriented flight training, has partnered with American Airlines Cadet Academy to provide students with the most direct path to a successful pilot career with American.
As an American Airlines Cadet Academy participant at ATP, you’ll receive industry-proven flight training with a clear, structured path to becoming an American Airlines pilot.
Below are the steps to become an American Airlines pilot.
Successfully complete a series of interviews and receive an offer to join the American Airlines Cadet Academy Program. Accepted candidates also receive a Conditional Job Offer from one of American Airlines’ wholly owned regional partners.
Start flight training at ATP Flight School in the Airline Career Pilot Program. In nine months to twelve months, you'll earn your Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor Certificates.
Build experience as an ATP flight instructor after graduating to qualify for airline hiring minimums.
Flow to American Airlines without an additional interview.
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Your path to becoming an American Airlines pilot starts at ATP Flight School. Here's how American Airlines Cadet Academy helps pilots advance from zero experience to becoming an American Airlines pilot.
Complete an application, online assessment, and a series of additional virtual and in-person interviews. Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the American Airlines Cadet Academy Program and a Conditional Offer of Employment from one of American Airlines’ wholly owned regional airlines.
Start flight training in the Airline Career Pilot Program.
Remain in good standing, and within nine months to twelve months of starting the program, you’ll graduate with your Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor certificates
Build experience as an ATP flight instructor after graduating to qualify for airline hiring minimums.
Upon accruing seniority at an American Airlines regional carrier, participate in the contractual flow-through to American Airlines.
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Required prerequisites and minimum qualifications for participation in the American Airlines Cadet Academy and path to becoming a pilot for American Airlines:
ATP Flight School has the highest ratio of airline placements to students of any other college, university, or pilot cadet academy.
