Piper Seminole twin-engine aircraft in flight
Joey Carli

ATP Alumni Case Study

Joey Carli: The “Aviation Bug”

Why Joey Chose ATP: A faster training timeline is enabled by flying three to four times per week.

Enrolled

February 17, 2015

Completed

August 14, 2025

Career Change

The Problem

Turning the “Aviation Bug” into a profession.

Fascinated by airplanes from a young age, Joey knew that flying was something he wanted to pursue. While attending Iowa State University, he took the first step toward that goal by earning his private pilot certificate. From the moment of his first flight, he was hooked, and the “aviation bug” never left him.

Following graduation, Joey was ready to turn his passion into a profession. With his private pilot certificate already completed, he needed a flight training program that could provide an efficient path toward his goal of an airline career.

Choosing ATP

The Solution

Fast-Paced training and abundant resources at ATP.

Joey chose ATP Flight School because of its accelerated training program, proximity to home, and abundance of resources designed to help students succeed.

With over 80 facilities nationwide, Joey was able to find a training location near him. ATP provided the structure, support, and clear pathway he was looking for as he worked toward an airline career.

Through ATP’s fast paced, airline-focused training environment, Joey was able to build the skills and experience needed to advance quickly into his future profession.

Reaching the Airlines

The Outcome

Completing the program in less than six months

In less than six months, Joey completed the program; a milestone that reflects both his dedication and ATP’s proven training model.

For Joey, ATP provided more than just flight training, it provided an efficient pathway to achieving his goals and turning a lifelong passion into a professional aviation career.

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