Airline Career Pilot Program Your Airline Career Solution from Zero Time to Airline Pilot Job

Get the Competitive Edge. Join the Number One Flight School Chosen by Airlines and Become an Airline Pilot.

Program:

Proven, no-compromise airline pilot career solution with all the training, resources, and career support you need to become an airline pilot. Get the ATP Advantage, with the airline-oriented training in the best aircraft, and a structured Career Tracks to the airlines.
Timeline:

starting from zero time, starting with credit for solo, or starting with credit for having your private pilot license. The complete training timeline explains duration and each stage of total immersion flight training.
Cost:

Fixed cost pricing of $ starting from zero time, $ starting with credit for solo, or $ starting with credit for private pilot certificate. Full Financing Available »
Locations:

Available Nationwide
Experience Required:

Start from Zero Time, with Credit for Solo, or with Credit for Private Pilot Certificate.
Credit for Solo or Credit for Private Pilot Prerequisites »
Job Placement:

More airline pilots get their start at ATP than any other flight school. Get the competitive edge to launch your career faster with Career Tracks, including access to every cadet program. Many schools promote 'pathways,' but ATP is the only flight school with structured Career Tracks to American, Delta, and United—backed by formal agreements and a defined career progression.
Classes Start:

Classes start every Monday at all locations.

Program Overview

The Airline Career Pilot Program is your no-compromise, fixed-cost airline pilot career solution and includes all the pilot training, certification, resources, and airline connections you need to become an airline pilot.

Start with zero time and complete the program in . Gain additional experience and flight time as an ATP instructor, then start flying as an airline pilot in just .

Train confidently and trust your investment. More airline pilots get their start at ATP than any other flight school.

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Proven Airline-Oriented Program

Seniority is Everything — Get There First with ATP

Quick start your airline pilot career and achieve your goals on an accelerated timeframe, proven by 25,000 graduates.

Train how the airlines train with full-time, total immersion training that allows for efficient mastery of concepts and increased proficiency while preparing you for your career.

ATP is the number one flight school chosen by airlines and has more graduates flying for airlines than any other flight academy.

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Unmatched Investment in Aircraft & Safety

New Planes Arriving Through 2027

No other school matches ATP's investment in aircraft and safety. ATP invests in more new aircraft than most schools have in their entire fleet and leads safety and reliability with its unparalleled investment in maintenance, modernization, safety support, real-time flight monitoring, and more.

Learn to fly in the world's largest flight training fleet, featuring advanced avionics and glass cockpit technology — all reliably maintained by ATP's safety-focused maintenance centers.

Piper Seminoles

Piper Archers

Cessna 172s

Frasca AATDs

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ATP Owns and Operates the Largest Flight Training Fleet

Unmatched Training & Career Support

Meet the Teams Invested in Your Success

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

Then after graduating, your Airline Career Placement Specialist will help you get the most out of ATP's airline-backed Career Tracks and land your dream job. Airline pilot mentors provide additional support before, during, and after your training, while the no-cost ATP Alumni Association provides you with exclusive benefits and services throughout your career.

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ATP's Pilot Hiring and Training Support Teams

Comprehensive Training Materials

All Included in the Price of Your Program

Immediately after scheduling, you'll gain access to ATP's online training library and ground school support videos, as well as receive a training bundle with all the books and reference materials you need. You'll use these materials throughout your training to complement the six weeks of Elevate ground school taught by ATP's nationally awarded instructor group.

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Flight Training Bundle Included in the Program Price

Nationally Awarded Instructors

Learn From the Best, to Become the Best.

Each ATP instructor shares your passion and is aligned with your goal. The quality and professionalism of ATP instructors have been consistently recognized by AOPA, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Association of Flight Instructors.

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Learn to Fly from Nationally Awarded Instructors

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Get the Competitive Edge Airline Pilot Job Placement

Your Career Track to the Airlines

Clear and Direct Track to the Airlines #1 Flight School Chosen by Airlines

With structured Career Tracks, more airline pilots get their start at ATP than at any other flight school. Whether you want to fly for American, Delta, or United, ATP is the only flight school with Career Tracks to all three. Have peace of mind with your career investment, with airline-backed programs that give you a clear and structured career progression. Quickly start your airline career, take advantage of the best competitive offers and benefits, and join the thousands of ATP graduates getting hired.

Aero Crew Solutions reported that regional airlines primarily hire from cadet programs. ATP graduates get the competitive with access to every cadet program and hiring alliances with all regional airlines.

Go Direct to the A320 & B737

A320 & B737 Direct Programs

Go Direct to Airbus or Boeing First Officer

ATP's Career Tracks to Spirit, Frontier, Avelo, and Sun Country allow you to go directly to the Airbus and Boeing flight decks as a First Officer at 1,500 hours.

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Receive Airline Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

offer financial assistance to help you cover the cost of your flight training. The amount of assistance and eligibility requirements vary by airline, check with the specific airline you're interested in to learn more.

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Gain Flight Experience

ATP Flight Instructor

Your first job after graduating will be flying as a flight instructor to gain additional experience and the flight time required by airlines. ATP is actively hiring graduates nationwide, allowing you to meet airline hiring minimums in about 18-24 months while taking advantage of airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement.

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How to Become an Airline Pilot ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program Explained

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Program Cost

ATP's fixed cost pricing includes flight training in excess of FAA Part 141 minimums to provide a realistic amount of training required by most pilots. While logged flight times may vary slightly due to flight checkride times and other considerations, we strive to keep you on track and on budget throughout your training. We want our students to focus on their training and their goals, not on unexpected costs or delays.

	Fixed Cost Pricing	FAA Examiners' Fees & Knowledge Tests Paid to examiner and third-party provider.	Financing Available
	Zero Time	Credit for Solo	Credit for Private
Zero Time	$	$
Credit for Solo	$	$
Credit for Private	$	$
Fixed Cost Pricing	$	$	$
FAA Examiners' Fees & Knowledge Tests Paid to examiner and third-party provider.	$	$	$
Full Financing Available
Tuition Reimbursement Available
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What's Included in Fixed Cost Pricing?

In addition to what's included in the Airline Career Pilot Program, you'll also need some pilot supplies you may or may not already have, like an iPad, headset, flight bag, and third-party app subscriptions.

Learn more about items you will need for flight training in our FAQs.

Can I Use My GI Bill^® Benefits?

These benefits can only be used for the reimbursement of examiner and knowledge test fees and can not be used to pay for the program. Using Your Benefits »

Nationwide Locations

ATP's flight training centers are located near every major city in the United States, with multiple locations in some cities. Each school is staffed by experienced instructors with extensive flight experience and can teach you the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful pilot. With a network of nationwide locations, ATP is the leading provider of airline-oriented flight training.

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Map of ATP's Nationwide Flight School Locations

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Admission Prerequisites

Learn more about ATP's admission requirements and prerequisites for the Airline Career Pilot Program.

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Steps to Enrollment

With just a few steps, you could be on your way to becoming an airline pilot. Learn more about ATP's enrollment process.

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Free Program Information

Request free program information. We'll send you a PDF download, along with the Airline Pilot Career Guide where you can learn more about airline hiring, eligibility, seniority, pay, and more.

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Recent Graduates The Highest Ratio of Airline Placements to Students

Graduates Hired by Airlines in the Last 12 Months

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