Frontier Airlines Frontier Pilot Cadet Program

How to Become a Frontier Airlines Pilot Steps to Participate in the Program

Your path to becoming a Frontier Airlines pilot starts at ATP Flight School. Here's how to participate in the Frontier Airlines Pilot Cadet Program and become a Frontier Airlines' First Officer.

1. Step 1

   Airline Career Pilot Program

   Enroll in the Airline Career Pilot Program.

2. Step 2

   Apply to Frontier’s Pilot Cadet Program

   Immediately upon starting training, ATP students are eligible to apply for Frontier's Pilot Cadet Program. Upon successful completion of the interview process, accepted Cadets begin receiving flight benefits, mentorship, and monthly stipends.

3. Step 3

   Complete the Airline Career Pilot Program

   Receive $500 monthly stipends throughout the remainder of your training and graduate in twelve months with your commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates.

4. Step 4

   Flight Instructor Job

   After successful completion of the Airline Career Pilot Program, build experience as an ATP flight instructor. Continue to receive $500 monthly stipends until reaching 750 hours, when stipends increase to $1,000 per month.

5. Step 5

   ATP CTP & Jet Transition Course

   Upon reaching 1,500 hours, complete a Frontier sponsored ATP CTP course and jet transition program with ATP, utilizing a full-motion Airbus A320 simulator.

6. Step 6

   Frontier Airlines Pilot

   Transition to Frontier and begin flying as a First Officer.

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