Airline Hiring Partnerships Fast Track Your Pilot Career to All Major Airlines

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ATP's hiring partnerships set the foundation for your career success, with paths to all major airlines and multiple options on how to get there. Exclusive agreements with 38 airline, cargo, and corporate operators allow you to take advantage of tuition reimbursement, bonuses, cadet programs, and corporate pathway programs.

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Fastest, Proven Path to the Major Airlines

Proven by thousands of successful graduates, ATP's airline partnerships open up more options and provide you with the fastest path to the major airlines. Airline-oriented fast track training and unparalleled resources take your career further, faster, and get you to the airlines first.

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Your Path to Delta Air Lines
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Your Path to United
Your Path to Frontier
Your Path to Spirit

Step 1: Earn Pilot Certificates & Ratings

12 Months

Starting with zero experience, you must first earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating. The Airline Career Pilot Program is the most efficient and proven way to earn the certification you need to become an airline pilot, which will take you just twelve months.

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Step 2: Flight Instructor Job

After graduating, build experience as an ATP flight instructor to qualify for airline hiring minimums.

Step 3: Build Experience and Flight Hours

Between 500-1250 total flight time, recommended instructors can participate in the Propel Program and interview with Delta. Successful applicants will receive a Qualified Job Offer (QJO) from Delta.

Step 4: Start Flying for Endeavor Air

Once you reach 1,500 hours of flight time, you will start flying for Endeavor. Endeavor Air is the only regional carrier to offer pilots a defined career path to Delta Air Lines.

Step 5: Start as a Pilot with Delta Air Lines

~6 Years

After gaining experience as a regional airline pilot at Endeavor, you will have the opportunity to progress to Delta Air Lines after a minimum of 24 months of service as an Endeavor Captain.

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Step 1: Airline Career Pilot Program

Start flight training in ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program. The Airline Career Pilot Program is the most efficient and proven way to earn the certification you need to become an airline pilot.

Step 2: Apply for United Aviate^SM

3 Months

In three months, you'll earn your private pilot certificate and be eligible to apply for United Aviate. Upon acceptance, you'll receive a conditional job offer as a United First Officer.

Step 3: Earn Pilot Certificates & Ratings

12 Months

Once accepted into the Aviate program, you can begin taking advantage of United travel privileges and mentorship while you earn your commercial and flight instructor certificates in just twelve months.

Step 4: Build Experience and Flight Hours

Earn 1,500 hours of flight experience as an instructor with ATP or in the Airline Direct Track.

Step 5: Fly for an Aviate-Participating United Express Carrier or Part 135 Operator

Continue building invaluable flying experience within the Aviate network. As an instructor, interview with one of ATP’s United Express airline partners and take advantage of the best airline sponsored incentives.

Step 6: Fly for United

After 1,200 hours flying for an Aviate-participating United Express carrier or Part 135 operator as a Pilot In Command (PIC), you will be eligible to transition to United as a First Officer.

Step 1: Earn Pilot Certificates & Ratings

12 Months

Step 2: Build Experience and Flight Hours

Earn 1,500 hours of flight experience as an instructor with ATP or in the Airline Direct Track.

Step 3: Envoy Cadet Program

When you're a flight instructor, interview with Envoy Air for participation in the Cadet Program. This will be your first and last interview; no future interviews are required by Envoy Air or American Airlines.

Participating in the Cadet Program as an instructor makes you an Envoy Air employee, allowing you to enjoy travel benefits from the airline while you gain experience.

Step 4: Fly as Regional First Officer

2.5 Years

Once you reach 1,500 hours of flight time, complete the ATP CTP course sponsored by Envoy. Once finished, you’ll be placed into the next available new hire class at Envoy Air and begin flying as a regional airline first officer.

Step 5: Upgrade to Captain

~4 Years

After approximately two years flying as first officer, upgrade to captain with Envoy Air.

Step 6: Fly for American Airlines

~7 Years

Next, you will have the opportunity to become a pilot with American Airlines. An agreement between Envoy Air and American Airlines allows you to flow-through to the major airline in just over five years, with no additional interview required.

Step 1: Earn Pilot Certificates & Ratings

Start With Zero Experience

You must first earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating. The Airline Career Pilot Program is the most efficient and proven way to earn the certification you need to become an airline pilot, which will take you just twelve months.

Step 2: Apply to Frontier’s Pilot Cadet Program

Immediately upon starting training, apply for Frontier's Pilot Cadet Program. Accepted Cadets receive flight benefits, mentorship, and monthly stipends.

Step 3: Complete the Airline Career Pilot Program

12 Months

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

Step 4: Build Experience and Flight Hours

Earn 1,500 hours of flight experience as an instructor with ATP or in the Airline Direct Track.

Step 5: Complete Jet Transition & ATP CTP Course

1,500 Hours

Complete a Frontier sponsored ATP CTP course and jet transition program with ATP, utilizing a full-motion Airbus A320 simulator.

Step 6: Start as a Pilot with Frontier

2.5 Years

Start flying as an Airbus First Officer with Frontier. This accelerated path allows you to go directly to the major airlines at 1,500 hours and enjoy higher starting pay, increased career stability, and improved quality of life.

Step 1: Earn Pilot Certificates & Ratings

12 Months

Step 2: Build Experience and Flight Hours

Earn 1,500 hours of flight experience as an instructor with ATP or in the Airline Direct Track.

Step 3: Interview with Spirit

500 Hours

At 500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors can interview with Spirit and participate in the Spirit Direct Program.

Step 4: Complete Jet Transition & ATP CTP Course

1,500 Hours

Complete a jet transition program and ATP CTP course with ATP, utilizing a full-motion Airbus A320 simulator training.

Step 5: Start as a Pilot with Spirit

2.5 Years

Start flying as an Airbus First Officer with Spirit. This accelerated path allows you to go directly to the major airlines at 1,500 hours and enjoy higher starting pay, increased career stability, and improved quality of life.

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Complete pilot training in twelve months, then go directly to the Airbus and Boeing flight deck as a First Officer at 1,500 hours. Exclusive partnerships with Spirit, Frontier, Avelo, and Sun Country allow you to fast track your career and go directly to the majors.

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Airline Hiring Alliances

Additional airline hiring alliances give ATP graduates the advantage over other pilots. Click on the airline to view details of each airline hiring partnership and find out why ATP graduates have the competitive edge.

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Corporate & Cargo Hiring PartnershipsMore Great Opportunities to Fly

As an Airline Career Pilot Program graduate, you can take advantage of ATP's regional airline partnerships or fly for a corporate operator partner, such as:

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“I was able to get all my ratings quickly and efficiently, build time as a flight instructor and take advantage of pathway programs to pave the way to my next career milestone.”

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Airline Hiring Partnerships Fast Track Your Pilot Career to All Major Airlines

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Fastest Path to Every Major Airline Learn the Path These Alumni Took to American, Delta, and United.

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Airline Hiring Partnerships Fast Track Your Pilot Career to All Major Airlines

Graduates Hired by Airlines in the Last 12 Months

Fastest Path to Every Major Airline Learn the Path These Alumni Took to American, Delta, and United.

Fastest, Proven Path to the Major Airlines

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ATP's Airline Direct Partnerships Go Direct to B737 & A320 First Officer

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Your Path to Frontier
Your Path to Spirit

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