Start preparing for your Career Track Discovery Program by reviewing pre-arrival requirements, required gear, and more. ATP’s Training Support team is here to help you every step of the way and will be in communication with you as your start date approaches. We look forward to welcoming you to the training center and helping you discover becoming a pilot.
Prepare
Complete the following prior to your Career Track Discovery Program start date.
ATP’s Student Extranet is a web-based flight training management system featuring:
On your first visit, click the “Register” tab and enter your cell phone number. The system will send you a temporary password by text message for your first sign-in.
Prior to your start date, complete the ATP Orientation guided study course.
Items
Devices, apps, training materials, pilot gear, and dress code for your first day.
You must have a mobile phone with SMS/text messaging to receive important communications from ATP during training. ATP recommends an unlimited text messaging plan.
You must have an iPad for your training library, charts, and plates.
ATP requires students to have an iPad with WiFi + Cellular. You will need the latest version of iOS installed.
Cellular is required because it provides the GPS receiver for ForeFlight and improves situational awareness. You do not have to activate a cellular data plan to use the GPS, but you will likely find cellular data to be very convenient when needing to access data on the ramp and away from a WiFi signal.
ATP recommends the small to medium sized ipad, which balance ease of studying with a practical size for use in the airplane. Pick whichever model you like best.
For more details, see ForeFlight’s Buying Guide and ForeFlight Minimum iOS Requirements.
For the best experience with virtual remote ground school over Zoom, ATP recommends a laptop in addition to an iPad. Learn more about ATP’s online training resources.
Purchase and download these applications from the App Store before you arrive for training.
Use the ATP Flight School app for aircraft information, flight blocking, maintenance reports, and more. Download via Quick Links on your Student Extranet portal.
Purchase and download the ForeFlight Mobile EFB app before you arrive.
Download ForeFlight Mobile EFB »
Recommended for fast, offline access to FARs. A hardcopy FAR/AIM is also included in your training bundle, and you can use the free eCFR website.
When you schedule your program, ATP will send you the following training materials. Check your packing list and contents against the list below. Bring everything to the training center on your class date.
Learn more about the ATP Training Bundle.
In addition to the training aids included in your ATP Training Bundle, you will also need this pilot gear, available on PilotMall.com:
During training, students must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the dress code.
ATP provides student uniform shirts at no cost. At the time of scheduling, provide your shirt size and five free ATP Dri-Fit Polo shirts will be included in your training bundle. To order additional shirts and other ATP gear, students can go directly through PilotMall.com.
Prior to receiving your ATP uniform shirts, students are permitted to wear solid color, collared shirts.
Start Day
Documents, arrival, payment, and what to expect once training begins.
Bring the following official documents with you for check-in on your class date:
You will need a vehicle for transportation to and from the training center.
Plan to arrive at 8:00 AM local time to meet your assigned flight instructor and begin the check-in. Please see our training center directory for addresses and directions to your training center.
Your first payment will be due upon arrival at the training center.
If you’re financing your training, make sure that your financing process is complete and that your Student Extranet account shows the first loan disbursement pending.
For non-loan payments, please review the payment schedule and your Student Extranet account for amounts due.
ATP accepts payments through our secure ACH online payment system (eCheck). This convenient method allows students to make payments directly from their bank account, eliminating the need for paper checks.
Please note: Personal checks cannot be processed at ATP training centers.
Students should be prepared and expect to fly five flights per week on average throughout the program. Some weeks will require more, some will be less due to weather and other factors. It takes an average of five flights per week to complete the program in the prescribed time frame. Students active in managing their program will communicate with their instructor if they feel they should be scheduled more or need additional flexibility for work or school schedules. After speaking with your instructor, if your schedule is still not leading to this level of activity, students should reach out to Training Support.
Each day will be a combination of guided independent study, group study with fellow students, AATD simulator lessons, and flight lessons.
Learn more about a typical flight training day »
Looking Ahead
When you continue into the Airline Career Pilot Program, you’ll need a few additional resources for instrument training, knowledge test prep, and later stages of certification.
When you transition to the Airline Career Pilot Program, ATP will send you a continuation training bundle with the following materials:
Take ForeFlight to the next level with integrated Jeppesen Charts and train using the same industry-standard resource used by the airlines. Jeppesen Charts is utilized during the instrument stage of training. You will need to purchase a subscription for Jeppesen and connect it to your ForeFlight account before you begin the instrument stage of training.
Subscribe to Jeppesen Charts for ForeFlight »Airline Career Pilot Program students are eligible for these discounted subscriptions:
Get ahead by completing one or more knowledge tests prior to starting your Airline Career Pilot Program training. For additional resources, explore our list of recommended study apps.
ATP recommends Sporty's Study Buddy app to prepare for the private pilot knowledge test.
For FAA knowledge tests other than private pilot, ATP recommends Flight Test 5 from Sheppard Air for exam preparation and practice.
Support
For any questions completing this checklist, please contact ATP Training Support Team at 904-595-7992 or [email protected].
