Admissions Prerequisites and Requirements for the Flex Commercial Pilot Program
If you're a hard-working, ambitious, career-minded individual then ATP can put you on a path to a successful airline pilot career. Take the first step by calling 904-595-7950 to speak with a friendly ATP Admissions Advisor.
The Flex Commercial Pilot Program gives you the flexibility to train on your schedule and at your own pace. Start with zero time or with some experience, and earn your commercial pilot certificate on your timeline.
- US Citizenship (or Permanent Resident)
- 18 years of age or older
- One of the following is preferred:
- A High School GPA of 3.0 (High School Seniors and Recent Graduates Only), or
- Two Years of College Experience, or
- Two Years of Work Experience, or
- Two Years of Military Service With an Honorable Discharge
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate with no limitations (except for corrective lenses)
Note: If any solo flight time at ATP is required, you must first fly at least 20 hours at ATP with an instructor. This is to ensure standardization to ATP procedures and enough experience with your ATP instructor for the solo endorsement.
How to Get Your FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Airline pilots must hold an FAA First Class Medical Certificate with no limitations (except corrective lenses). To obtain your certificate through an Aeromedical Examiner (AME):
- Complete the initial application at FAA MedXpress. (Important: Use your full legal name as it appears on your passport or birth certificate.)
- Locate an AME near you and schedule a First Class Medical exam.
