$2,995 / 6 Days
With successful ATP CTP graduates, ATP is the nation’s leader in Airline Transport Pilot certification. The ATP CTP bridges the knowledge gap between commercial aviation and air carrier operations, meets the requirements of FAR 61.156. Upon graduation, you will gain eligibility for the ATP Multi-Engine (ATM) knowledge test (not included), which you may take at select testing centers nationwide.
What You’ll Learn
Complete 30 hours of classroom instruction either virtually or in-person taught by experienced instructors and airline pilots. Topics include high altitude operations, weather phenomena and detection systems, professional development, crew resource management, and safety culture.
Log 4 hours in a fixed-base training device covering navigation and flight management systems, and automation including autoflight. Hands-on simulator training consolidates the conceptual knowledge from ground school before advancing to full-motion simulation.
Complete 6 hours in a full-motion simulator covering low energy states and stalls, upset recovery techniques, and adverse weather conditions—including icing, thunderstorms, and crosswinds with gusts.
Your graduation certificate demonstrates completion of the training required by §61.156 and meets the prerequisite for the Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine (ATM) knowledge test (not included). Add $250 to your ATP CTP for ATM Knowledge Test prep and testing at select locations nationwide.
Behind the Scenes
Program Details
30 Hours · Check In 0730 CT · Class Starts 0800 CT
Ground school for weekend courses is only available as virtual instructor-led training, with simulator training at ATP JETS in Dallas.
In-person attendance at ATP JETS Dallas is required for training programs approved under the GI Bill®.
Six training days over approximately 8–10 calendar days for virtual students. Select how you want to attend ground school and class start day to see a sample schedule. Optional ATM testing may follow simulator training.
The ATP Certification Training Program includes four days of ground school, two days of simulator training at ATP JETS, and an optional ATM Knowledge Test. Virtual students complete ground school online before traveling to an ATP JETS training center for simulator training.
Weekend-only classes span three consecutive weekends. Ground school is virtual; simulator training is at ATP JETS in Dallas.
Classes start every Thursday at the ATP JETS Dallas training center near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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ATP JETS
Training facilities for the ATP CTP are located at ATP JETS training centers.
ATP JETS offers ATP CTP and type rating training at FAA Part 142 training centers:
Add $250 to your ATP CTP for ATM Knowledge Test prep and testing at select locations nationwide. View ATM knowledge test locations »
How to Enroll
Schedule online in minutes and secure your ATP CTP class date.
Cancel or reschedule any time and receive a refund less $495 cancellation fee.
To enroll in the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) at ATP JETS, you must:
English language proficiency is the only enrollment prerequisite for the ATP CTP course at ATP JETS. A commercial pilot certificate, instrument rating, multi-engine rating, minimum flight hours, and logbook review are not required to attend the ATP CTP or to take the Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine (ATM) knowledge test after graduation. There is no checkride associated with this course.
Flight-hour and certificate requirements for earning the Airline Transport Pilot certificate itself are separate from ATP CTP course enrollment requirements at ATP JETS and apply later in the ATP certification process. Day-of identification and enrollment documents are listed under Required Items.
You must bring the following items for your training program:
You will be training at airline training centers that have strict dress codes. The dress code for all training is business casual. Wear a collared shirt, long pants and business shoes. Military flight suits, shorts, jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes and open-toed shoes are not acceptable.
From Our Graduates
Envoy Air pilot and ATP CTP graduate Swayne shares his experience training at ATP JETS.
“Great program! I really got a lot out of the curriculum as it bridges the gap between General Aviation and Part 121 Air Carrier Operations. Highly professional instructors!”
Note: 14 CFR part 142 programs provided by ATP Jet Simulation, Inc.
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