ATP Alumni Case Study
Connor McGarigle: Finding the Right Fit
Why Connor Chose ATP: ATP’s extensive network of training facilities nationwide gave him the flexibility to select a program that fit his goals.
Career Change
The Problem
Finding the right fit.
While attending the University of Tennessee, Connor focused on earning a degree in the legal field while simultaneously working toward his private pilot certificate.
Although he had “always been interested in aviation,” he admits that he “never thought it was possible to pursue a career in it.”
As he gained more experience flying, that perspective began to change, and after graduation, he decided to pursue aviation full time. With that decision made, Connor needed a flight training program that could provide the flexibility, structure, and efficiency to take the next step toward a professional aviation career.
Choosing ATP
The Solution
Flexibility and structure at ATP.
When evaluating flight schools, ATP stood out because of the number of training locations available in his hometown, making it easier to find a program that fit his goals.
He was also drawn to the “structure and efficiency of the program,” which allowed him to stay focused on training and build on the experience he had already gained while earning his private pilot certificate.
ATP’s extensive network of training facilities gave Connor the flexibility to select a program that worked for him while still receiving the structured training environment he was looking for.
Program Complete
The Outcome
Taking the next step toward a professional career as a pilot
For someone transitioning from college into a professional aviation career, ATP provided the environment and pace Connor was looking for to take the next step.
What Connor once “never thought it was possible to pursue a career in” became the professional path he chose to pursue full time.
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