It takes three months to become a pilot and earn your private pilot license. To become an airline pilot, it takes two and a half years to gain the required 1,500 hours flight time.
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In ATP's fast track, Airline Career Pilot Program, gain the flight training you need for your private pilot license and become a pilot in as little as three months. In the next nine months, you will earn your commercial pilot certificate and flight instructor certificate — making you ready to start a career flying as a commercial pilot.
| Starting from Zero Time | Starting with Credit for Private | |
|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot | 3 Months | |
| Commercial Pilot & Instrument Rating | 4 Months | 4 Months |
| Certified Flight Instructor & Multi-Engine Rating | 2 Months | 2 Months |
| Total Duration | 12 Months | 9 Months |
Many factors such as local weather, winter conditions, examiner availability, as well as your dedication, availability, and ability to absorb information quickly can affect your training timeline and can lengthen the duration of your program. While ATP does not guarantee program completion time, our nationwide network of resources, training centers, aircraft and examiners works to lessen the impact of delays.
The FAA requires 1,500 hours to fly as an airline pilot, which can be earned in two and a half years.
| Total Hours Required | |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot License | 40 Hours |
| Commercial Pilot Certificate | 250 Hours |
| Airline Transport Pilot Certificate | 1,500 Hours |
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