What is a Training Center Premium?Airline Career Pilot Program

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.

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

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

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

Flight training is challenging, and some students may need extra support along the way. ATP provides structured progress tracking, targeted retraining, mentorship, and clear performance expectations to help students stay on track and succeed.

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.

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.

For those who need more flexibility and want to train part-time, ATP offers the Flex Commercial Pilot Program, where you control your schedule and how often you train.

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.

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

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.

While not required, consider attending ATP Elevate Ground sessions and completing one or more knowledge tests in advance.

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.

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

The difference is simple: a partnership is formal and verified; a pathway is not.

Partnerships are formal programs backed by signed agreements between a flight school and an airline.

• A defined, structured program exists.
• A formal agreement or contract is in place.
• The airline has vetted and approved the school.
• The airline maintains an active, recognized relationship with the school.

Pathways are general career progressions, not formal programs.

• No agreement with the airline.
• No formal relationship or affiliation.
• No structured or defined hiring program.
• No verified airline endorsement of the school.

A partnership involves a documented agreement and active airline relationship. A pathway does not.

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.