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ATP Flight School Expands Access to Delta Air Lines' Propel Pilot Program

Jacksonville Beach, FL — July 10, 2024

ATP Flight School is excited to collaborate with Delta Air Lines on launch of a new entry point into the Delta Propel Pilot Program through the newly established CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Pathway. This addition, set to commence in late 2024, is designed to provide a streamlined and defined path for aspiring pilots at ATP Flight School to establish their careers at Delta Air Lines.

The Delta Propel CFI Pathway allows flight instructors from ATP Flight School to apply for a Qualified Job Offer (QJO) with Delta without needing prior affiliation with the airline.

Key Highlights of the Delta Propel CFI Pathway:

  • Eligibility: Instructors must have earned their Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate, and Flight Instructor Certificate at ATP Flight School, be actively flying as an ATP CFI, and have accumulated between 500 to 1,250 total flight hours.
  • Application Process: Candidates will undergo a comprehensive selection process that includes an application review, Aon assessment, and interview. Successful applicants will receive a QJO from Delta and be assigned a Propel mentor.
  • Career Path: Once selected, participants will serve as captains at Endeavor Air for a minimum of 24 months before transitioning to Delta.

Congratulations to Sam Warren, ATP Flight School Graduate and Delta Propel Pilot Program Participant!

Sam Warren Delta Propel Pilot Program

“Introducing this new entry point into the Propel program expands the career prospects for ATP flight instructors by providing a clear and defined path to Delta Air Lines,” said Michael Arnold, Vice President of Marketing at ATP Flight School. “ATP is excited for the opportunities this brings to our graduates, allowing them to take advantage of the best competitive offers while at the same time increasing Delta's access to the most professional instructor group in the industry.”

…ATP is excited for the opportunities this brings to our graduates, allowing them to take advantage of the best competitive offers while at the same time increasing Delta's access to the most professional instructor group in the industry.

Michael Arnold

Vice President of Marketing — ATP Flight School

With ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program, aspiring pilots can start with zero experience, achieve pilot certification in nine months, and then establish their career at Delta with a defined pathway and timeline. Year to date, ATP has placed 527 graduates at airlines and 1,232 in the last twelve months.

For more information, visit atpflightschool.com/delta.

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