Corporate & Cargo Career Tracks Stay on Track with More Placement Opportunities

ATP offers you Career Tracks to the major airlines and more than one option on how to get there. As an Airline Career Pilot Program graduate, you also have the opportunity to fly for a cargo or corporate operator. Having access to these multiple placement opportunities is crucial in keeping your career progression on track. Not only can you begin gaining jet experience sooner, but hiring at corporate and cargo operators is more isolated from fluctuations in airline passenger demand.

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Corporate & Cargo Operator to Airline Timeline

Step 1: Earn Pilot Certificates & Ratings

12 Months

Become a commercial multi-engine instrument-rated pilot in just twelve months through ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program. You'll graduate with your flight instructor certificates.

Step 2: Build Experience as a Flight Instructor

Earn 1,000 to 1,500 hours of flight experience as a flight instructor.

Step 3: Start Flying for Your Operator

20-24 Months

Take advantage of one of ATP's Career Tracks and start flying as a corporate or cargo pilot. Build turbine time and gain valuable flight experience.

Step 4: Fly for Your Major Airline

After gaining experience ahead of other pilots, apply and transition to your major airline of choice, or continue to explore the unique opportunities and lifestyle of being a corporate pilot.

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