Go direct to the Airbus flight deck at 1,500 hours and establish your career with ATP's Spirit Career Track. Gain a structured, clearly defined career progression to Spirit, with accelerated training and a custom-tailored jet transition program.
Here's how to become a Spirit pilot through the Spirit Career Track.
Enroll in ATP Flight School's Airline Career Pilot Program and earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating.
Build experience as an ATP flight instructor after graduating to qualify for airline hiring minimums.
At 500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors interview with Spirit.
Upon reaching 1,500 hours, complete a jet transition program and ATP CTP course with ATP, utilizing a full-motion Airbus A320 simulator training.
Transition to Spirit and begin flying as a First Officer.
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Your journey to becoming a Spirit pilot starts at ATP Flight School. Here's how to participate in the Spirit Career Track and become a Spirit First Officer.
Enroll in the Airline Career Pilot Program and earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating, with flight instructor certificates.
Join ATP as a flight instructor after graduating and build flight experience to qualify for airline hiring minimums.
At 500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors interview with Spirit. After the candidate selection and interview process with Spirit, applicants receive a Conditional Offer of Employment and continue working towards 1,500 hours of flight experience with ATP.
Before transitioning to Spirit, pilots must complete a jet transition program and ATP CTP. The tailored two-week transition course includes Airbus A320 full-motion simulator experience, making it an essential investment for pilots as they prepare for their Spirit training and career.
Begin flying as a First Officer with Spirit.
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ATP Flight Instructors, Robert Durst, Jonathon Miller, Joseph Garcia, and Brian Turney have received conditional job offers through the Spirit Career Track.
