ATP Piper Seminole Tails

Time Away from Primary Training Center In the Airline Career Pilot Program

In an effort to maximize the efficiency of the Airline Career Pilot Program, you will likely be required to spend up to twelve weeks away from your primary training center.

9-12wks

Total Time Away

Just like the airlines and their multiple crew bases, you will travel to other ATP training centers during your Airline Career Pilot Program. This time away occurs during:

  • Crew-Style Flight Experience: Students are paired together on flights and gain experience operating in an airline-style environment using crew resource management.
  • Flight Instructor Stage: During the flight instructor stage, you'll learn from a nationally awarded and recognized team of senior flight and ground instructors at one of ATP's designated flight instructor stage locations.
  • Multi-Engine Add-Ons: Learning to fly the multi-engine Seminole will involve new concepts such as multi-engine aerodynamics, emergency operations, and more complex systems.

When You Will Be Away

Crew-Style Flight Experience Time Away

Upon earning an Instrument Rating, students are paired on flights operated with enhanced scheduling with flight releases, routes are scheduled on operational needs and multiple flights to the same airport may be scheduled — just like the airlines.

ATP's specialized Flight Operations team ensure safety and support for each flight through around-the-clock monitoring.

2-3wks

Crew-Style Flight Experience

Flight Instructor Stage Time Away

Towards the end of your Airline Career Pilot Program, you will train at one of ATP's designated flight instructor stage locations, where you will earn your flight instructor certificate. You'll learn from ATP's most experienced instructors and achieve a higher level of certification that will allow you to gain the experience required by airlines.

Students begin the flight instructor stage with two weeks of full-time online ATP Elevate ground school followed by three to four weeks of in-person flight instruction at one of the locations below. ATP determines the training location and class date based on your training progression.

5-6wks

Flight Instructor Stage

Multi-Engine Add-Ons Time Away

During the multi-engine stage of your Airline Career Pilot Program, you will begin flying the Piper Seminole to add multi-engine privileges to your commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates. ATP will coordinate your travel to a multi-engine location below to complete training.

2-3wks

Multi-Engine Add-Ons

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Other Times You May Be Required To Travel

To keep your training on time, you may be required to travel for a few days at different points throughout the program. This includes occasionally flying to another airport to take a practical exam or overnighting at other training centers during the crew-style flight experience stage of training.

Travel Expenses

When you will be required to travel, ATP will coordinate transportation and housing. These expenses are included in the cost of your fixed-priced Airline Career Pilot Program and ATP will pay for your airfare and housing, or reimburse you for fuel if driving.

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Related FAQs Airline Career Pilot Program

What are the admission prerequisites and requirements?
What is a typical flight training day like?
How should I prepare for my class date?
What should I bring to training?
What is the uniform policy or dress code?
Why is Total Immersion Flight Training Best?
What is ATP's Fixed Cost Pricing Policy?
What is ATP's attendance policy?
What's Required Before My Start Date?
How Much Time Will I Spend Away From My Primary Training Center?
Does ATP offer custom flight training programs?
As an Airline Career Pilot Program graduate, can I instruct for ATP?
Can I use my GI Bill® benefits to pay for the Airline Career Pilot Program?
What are the admission prerequisites and requirements?

Whether you're starting from zero time or with your private pilot license, learn more about ATP's minimum admission requirements and prerequisites for the Airline Career Pilot Program.

What are the admission prerequisites and requirements? »
What is a typical flight training day like?

Each day will be a combination of guided independent study, group study with fellow students, AATD simulator lessons, and flight lessons.

What is a typical flight training day like? »
How should I prepare for my class date?

ATP's Airline Training Programs prepare students for airline pilot careers with an emphasis on nationwide flying experience in multi-engine aircraft.

How should I prepare for my class date? »
What should I bring to training?

Items to bring to training for ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program. This list pertains to students enrolled in ATP's accelerated flight training.

What should I bring to training? »
What is the uniform policy or dress code?

ATP's Student Uniform Policy describes the professional appearances expected of students during flight training, ground school, and simulator sessions at the flight training center.

What is the uniform policy or dress code? »
Why is Total Immersion Flight Training Best?

Total immersion flight training offers many advantages over slower-paced flight training options. This page summarizes the difference in training methods and which one best fits your learning style.

Why is Total Immersion Flight Training Best? »
What is ATP's Fixed Cost Pricing Policy?

ATP provides up-front, fixed-cost pricing in a way that differentiates us from most other flight schools and academies. With over 30 years of experience, ATP designs our flight training programs with enough flight time for the vast majority of students to be successful.

What is ATP's Fixed Cost Pricing Policy? »
What is ATP's attendance policy?

Description of ATP's Training and Refund Policy for students enrolled in the Airline Career Pilot Program.

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What's Required Before My Start Date?

ATP requires Airline Career Pilot Program students to complete the ATP Orientation guided study course. Credit for Private students are also encouraged to review the Private Pilot guided study course.

To get ahead in your flight training, ATP recommends students to complete all of their FAA Airman Knowledge Tests and attend ATP Elevate Ground School.

What's Required Before My Start Date? »
How Much Time Will I Spend Away From My Primary Training Center?

In an effort to maximize the efficiency of the Airline Career Pilot Program, you will likely be required to spend up to ten weeks away from your primary training center.

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As an Airline Career Pilot Program graduate, can I instruct for ATP?

Yes, having your single-engine, instrument, and multi-engine instructor ratings open more flight instructor opportunities, including flying with ATP.

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Can I use my GI Bill® benefits to pay for the Airline Career Pilot Program?

Benefits can not be used to pay for the Airline Career Pilot Program, but may be used for reimbursement of FAA examiners' fees and knowledge tests.

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