ATP Flight School is the nation's leader in airline-oriented flight training and has partnered with Spirit to provide pilots the fastest path to a successful pilot career with Spirit.
In the Spirit Direct Program, ATP graduates are on an accelerated path, progressing from ATP straight to the flight deck at Spirit after a jet transition program and ATP CTP training.
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Here's how to become a Spirit pilot through the Spirit Direct Program.
Enroll in ATP Flight School's Airline Career Pilot Program and earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating.
Build experience as an ATP flight instructor after graduating to qualify for airline hiring minimums.
At 500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors interview with Spirit.
Upon reaching 1,500 hours, complete a jet transition program and ATP CTP course with ATP, utilizing a full-motion Airbus A320 simulator training.
Transition to Spirit and begin flying as a First Officer.
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Your path to becoming a Spirit pilot starts at ATP Flight School. Here's how to participate in the Spirit Direct Program and become a Spirit First Officer.
Enroll in the Airline Career Pilot Program and earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating, with flight instructor certificates.
Join ATP as a flight instructor after graduating and build flight experience to qualify for airline hiring minimums.
At 500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors interview with Spirit. After the candidate selection and interview process with Spirit, applicants receive a Conditional Offer of Employment and continue working towards 1,500 hours of flight experience with ATP.
Before transitioning to Spirit, pilots must complete a jet transition program and ATP CTP. The tailored two-week transition course includes Airbus A320 full-motion simulator experience, making it an essential investment for pilots as they prepare for their Spirit training and career.
Begin flying as a First Officer with Spirit.
Learn more about training at ATP Flight School and becoming a pilot with Spirit.
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ATP Flight Instructors, Robert Durst, Jonathon Miller, Joseph Garcia, and Brian Turney have received conditional job offers through the Spirit Direct Program.
