ATP CTP FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the ATP CTP, including simulator scheduling, training requirements, location logistics, and the ATM knowledge test process. Use the sections below to prepare for each stage of ATP CTP training.
ATM Knowledge Test: Vouchers, Scheduling & Testing
When will I receive my ATM knowledge test voucher code?
We will issue you a voucher code when you are in the ground school portion (Day 2) of your training. You can use this voucher code to test at ATP JETS in Dallas, or at any PSI testing center.
What is the procedure for scheduling my ATM knowledge test?
The Administrative department will facilitate the test registration process on a specified day throughout your ground training.
I have my voucher code and I’m trying to schedule my ATM knowledge test at ATP JETS, but I cannot see your location on the PSI website.
Our admin must open a seat for you to schedule your written test (Day 2 of Ground School). If you missed the window to sign up during ground school, please contact our testing team at (817) 873-0497 or testing@ATP JETS.com. They are available 0600–1400 CST Monday–Friday.
Is it required for me to take the ATM knowledge test at ATP JETS if I purchased the Sheppard Air and ATM with my ATP CTP course?
No, the voucher code we issue you is valid for approximately one year at any PSI testing center. You are not required to take the test at our facility.
When will I receive my completion certificate?
Completion/Graduation Certificates are emailed to you upon completion of your last sim. Our admin staff must audit instructor signatures, and graduation certificates can be expected in the morning after your last allotted day of sim training.
What if I fail the ATM knowledge test?
If you fail the ATM knowledge test, you must accomplish retraining with an ATP CTP approved instructor. The process for obtaining retesting authorization is carefully controlled by the FAA, and ATP JETS has the ATM Airman Knowledge Test Retraining Program available to facilitate the process.
It’s much better to prepare ahead using the Sheppard Air Flight Test software. We do not recommend taking the ATM knowledge test without this additional prep.
Schedule Access & Attendance
The confirmation email I received does not outline specific sim times, where do I go to view my simulator schedule?
Your schedule can be viewed by logging into your Student Extranet Portal. You will set up the account by selecting "New Student?" and following the prompts to get logged in.
My simulator schedule spans two days instead of three, is this accurate?
Yes, simulator times are scheduled based on device and instructor availability. You should avoid booking travel home before your simulator schedule is posted; simulator times are subject to change.
Are there minimum hourly requirements for attending the ATP CTP course? Do you need to see my logbook?
No, there are no hourly requirements for attending the ATP CTP training or taking the ATM knowledge test. There are no checkrides associated with this course.
How can I study and prepare for the ATP CTP training?
There is no studying or advanced preparation required for the ground school or simulator training.
Where is the training facility located for the ATP CTP?
Training facilities for the ATP CTP are located near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at ATP JETS training center, near Orlando International Airport (MCO), and near Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
NOTE: The Orlando and Las Vegas training centers are only for the simulator portion of the ATP CTP course. Students who attend at MCO or LAS must enroll in our Virtual Learning format. Students using VA or who are attending on TSA approval MUST attend the DFW location. Students who attend at MCO or LAS and have also purchased the ATM will need to book the exam on their own as there is no PSI testing center at MCO or LAS. You will still be provided with Sheppard Air and a PSI Voucher code.
I just want my ATP single-engine rating. Do I need to do the Certification Training Program (CTP)?
No. FAR 61.153 and 61.156 specify that the CTP is only required for pilots seeking an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating, or an airline transport pilot certificate obtained concurrently with an airplane type rating.
I already hold my ATP single-engine rating, and I want to add on multi-engine privileges to that license. Do I need to do the CTP?
Yes. As part of the regulatory changes taking effect on 1 August 2014, the FAA is splitting the ATP-airplane written into two separate tests: the ATP-airplane single engine (ATS) and the ATP-airplane multi engine (ATM). Adding a multi-engine rating to your existing single-engine ATP will require you to take the new ATM exam, as specified in FAR 61.165(f):
- (f) Adding a multiengine class rating or airplane type rating to an airline transport pilot certificate with a single engine class rating. A person applying to add a multiengine class rating or airplane type rating to an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category single engine class rating must—...
- (2) After July 31, 2014, pass a required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas of §61.155(c), as applicable to multiengine airplanes.
Per FAR 61.153, a pilot must complete the CTP before taking the ATM written exam.
Is the ATP CTP VA approved?
Yes. This program is approved to train veterans under the GI Bill®. Please call (904) 595-7995 for details.
NOTE: GI Bill is NOT approved for the MCO or LAS Training Center.
Training Requirements & Scheduling
Is it mandatory to present my passport for training access?
Yes, it is required to have your passport on hand to gain access to our simulator devices. Your instructor will need to review your physical passport at the commencement of your first session.
What aircraft is used for simulator and FTD training?
Airbus 320, Boeing 737/757/767/777, Embraer ERJ, and Bombardier CRJ. We reserve the right to substitute different aircraft as dictated by schedule demands.
What time will simulator sessions be scheduled?
Full motion simulator sessions are conducted at airline training centers that operate 24/7. Expect your simulator session to be scheduled any time of day or night, just like airline training. You will need to provide your own transportation to and from all training centers.
NOTE: We do not recommend that you book return travel on the last scheduled day of your flight simulator training. It is likely that you will have a late evening training schedule that will not allow for same-day travel.
Is it possible to request specific time slots for simulator training?
Unfortunately, we do not accommodate requests for specific simulator times or adjustments, as scheduling is conducted according to instructor and simulator availability.
Am I able to request a specific simulator device for my training?
No, requests for particular devices cannot be accepted, as time slots are predetermined based on the availability of resources.
What accounts for the two-hour discrepancy between my briefing and actual simulator session?
During FSTD3, participants will be briefed alongside another group. Group A will utilize the simulator during the initial two hours, Group B will complete the final two hours. All participants are required to attend the briefing concurrently.
If alterations are made to my schedule, will ATP cover changes to flight and accommodation arrangements?
ATP Jets is not responsible for changes to flight and accommodation arrangements. Upon registering for the course, you will receive a detailed outline of your allocated training days. It is your responsibility to be prepared for training sessions at any point within the three-day period. Please note that unexpected circumstances, such as maintenance issues, may cause alterations to your schedule.
Where is the ATP CTP training facility situated?
Our operations extend across multiple facilities. Precise location details will be accessible via your student extranet. By selecting the device you're scheduled with, you will be directed to the facility's address, accompanied by directions.
Note: 14 CFR part 142 programs provided by ATP Jet Simulation, Inc.
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