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An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification Training Program (CTP) is required for pilots to obtain an ATP certificate, which is necessary to become a captain or first officer in a commercial airline. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Requirements for ATP Certification
To enroll in an ATP-CTP, you generally need:
- A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Instrument Rating
- A Multi-Engine Rating (for multi-engine aircraft ATP)
- A minimum of 1,500 flight hours (varies for military pilots or those trained under specific airline pathways)
- A First-Class Medical Certificate (for airline pilots)
- Be at least 23 years old (can take the written exam at 21)
2. What Does ATP-CTP Include?
- Ground School (30+ hours): Advanced aerodynamics, high-altitude operations, weather, airline operations, crew resource management (CRM), and safety protocols.
- Simulator Training (10+ hours): Full-motion flight simulator training on jet aircraft systems.
- FAA Written Exam: After completing ATP-CTP, you can take the FAA ATP knowledge test.
- Check Ride (Practical Test): Once you meet the 1,500-hour requirement, you take a check ride with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).
3. Top ATP Training Programs in the U.S.
Here are some well-known FAA-approved ATP-CTP providers:
- ATP Flight School – Offers accelerated programs for airline careers.
- CAE – Provides airline-sponsored ATP training.
- Delta Propel – Delta’s pathway for ATP certification.
- United Aviate Academy – A structured path to becoming a United Airlines pilot.
- FlightSafety International – Focuses on advanced simulator-based ATP training.
4. Cost & Duration
- Cost: Typically between $3,000 – $8,000 for ATP-CTP (not including flight hours).
- Duration: The ATP-CTP course itself takes 5–7 days, but accumulating 1,500 flight hours takes much longer.
Would you like help finding a program near you or one sponsored by an airline?
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