Dayton Flight School At Dayton International Airport (DAY)

Dayton International Airport (DAY)
501 N Dixie Dr., Vandalia, OH 45377

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Part of a nationwide network of 88 locations, ATP's Dayton flight school at Dayton International Airport (DAY) is one of 4 ATP flight schools in the Ohio area. ATP offers aviation students in Ohio professional commercial pilot flight training and an airline-sponsored Career Track^™ from zero experience to 1,500 hours.

Become an airline pilot with the number one flight school in Dayton chosen by airlines. ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program is your turnkey airline pilot career solution, providing all the training, certifications, and resources you need to become a pilot. ATP is the only flight school in Vandalia—and the country—with Career Tracks^™ to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, backed by formal agreements, structured career progression, mentorship, and support. Join the thousands of graduates getting hired by airlines and become an airline pilot at ATP's Dayton training center.

ATP is proud to have the highest ratio of airline placements to students of any flight school, aviation college, or aviation academy in Dayton.

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ATP Flight School – Dayton

Dayton International Airport (DAY))
501 N Dixie Dr.
Vandalia, OH 45377

Directions

From Downtown Dayton

Head north on I-75 N toward Vandalia. In about 8 miles, take the exit for US-40 E toward Vandalia. Continue on US-40 E, then turn left onto N Dixie Dr. Continue north on N Dixie Dr. for approximately 0.5 miles. ATP Flight School will be on your right.

Programs

Flight Training Programs Offered

Airline Career Pilot Program

The Airline Career Pilot Program offers the industry-leading resources and flight training you need to become an airline pilot at a fixed cost in just nine months from zero time, seven months from credit for solo, and six months with credit for private pilot license.

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Start from Zero Time

$123,995 | 9 Months Fast Track

Start with Credit for Solo

$100,995 | 7 Months Fast Track

Start with Credit for Private Pilot

$90,995 | 6 Months Fast Track

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Flex Commercial Pilot Program

Flexible airline pilot career solution with all the training, resources, and career support you need to become an airline pilot. Schedule on your timeline with pay-as-you-train pricing. Receive all the ATP Essentials with no compromises in the Flex Commercial Pilot Program.

ATP Essentials Pass

Flex Commercial Pilot Program ATP Essentials Pass — $995 / Month

Gain full access to ATP’s training resources, Elevate ground school, career services, and support throughout your program.

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Plus

Pay only for instruction as you train.

Flight Instruction — $400–$425 / Hour: Flight Instruction All-Inclusive Pricing
Simulator (AATD) Instruction — $180–$185 / Hour: Simulator (AATD) All-Inclusive Pricing
One-On-One Ground Instruction — $90–$95 / Hour: One-On-One Ground Instruction Personalized instructor support

Hourly rates vary by training center.

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ATP CTP — ATP Certification Training Program

In preparation for the FAA’s highest certificate, ATP CTP training will cover aerodynamics, automation, adverse weather conditions, air carrier operations, transport airplane performance, professionalism, and leadership and development.

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Aircraft

Aircraft & Simulators at This Location

ATP Flight School owns one of the largest training fleets, consisting of 667 professionally maintained Piper Archers, Seminoles, and Cessna 172s. Learn about ATP's entire fleet »

Cessna 172s

Nearby

Transportation

Enterprise Rent-A-Car – 0.1mi: (833) 445-1510
Hertz Rent-A-Car – 0.1mi: (937) 898-5806
Avis Car Rental – 0.1mi: (937) 898-5835

Lodging

Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton-Airport – 5mi: (937) 832-3333
Days Inn by Wyndham Dayton Airport – 6mi: (937) 832-2222
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dayton Vandalia – 7mi: (937) 949-6200

Housing

ATP Housing for Career Pilot Students

ATP offers a shared (double occupancy), convenient housing option in an upscale, furnished apartment with WiFi and all utilities included. (Phone service is not provided.) Well-equipped business center facilities and recreation facilities are available at all ATP apartments. With no lease obligation, this option is perfect for students in the Airline Career Pilot Program.

Housing is not available at this location. See other training centers that offer housing, or contact our Admissions Office at 904-595-7950 to discuss other options.

Contact

Contact Information

All flight training program information, scheduling, and pre-arrival preparation help is available from ATP Scheduling at 904-595-7950.

If you are interested in the Airline Career Pilot Program, the best way to experience training at ATP and learn about our facilities is to schedule an Admissions Flight.

Our instructors’ schedule demands at this flight training center prevent us from accepting walk-in visitors. Many of our locations offer tours. Please call 904-595-7950 and we will help you make an appointment.

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What Others Have to Say

So grateful to ATP, everyone at PDK [ATP Flight School Training Center - Atlanta, GA (PDK)], and especially Connor Mason [ATP Flight Instructor] for helping make my dreams reality. Looking forward to becoming the best pilot I can be through ATP, all the way to the airlines! Read More »

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Airline Career Pilot Program

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Dayton Training Support Team

Find success in your training with ATP's Training Support. During the program, your Training Support Specialist provides one-on-one assistance to ensure you stay on time and within budget.

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Dayton Flight Instructor Team

Nationally Awarded Instructors

ATP Flight School instructors set the industry standard for professional airline-oriented flight training.

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