Flight Training Timeline

This timeline shows your Fast Track Airline Career Pilot Program flight training progress from zero time or single-engine Private Pilot thru Commercial Pilot with Certified Flight Instructor Certificates in ATP’s Airline Career Pilot Program.

Fast Track Training Timeline

$59,990
From Zero Time
 
Start   Private Pilot Certificate
$49,995
From Private
& 85 Hours
Private Pilot iPad Home Study & Briefings
Private Pilot Written Exam
Single-Engine Flight Instruction
Single-Engine Solo Flights
Single-Engine Private Pilot Checkride
20 Hours Head-Start Instrument Training
Typical training day at this stage.
Airline Career Pilot Program Training Timeline
DAY 60 START Multi-Engine Rating
Multi-Engine Home Study & Briefings
Multi-Engine Flight Instruction
Multi-Engine Scenario-Based FTD Training
Multi-Engine Rating Checkride
Typical training day at this stage.
Airline Career Pilot Program Training Timeline
DAY 69 DAY 9 Instrument Rating
Instrument iPad Home Study & Briefings
Instrument Written Exam
Instrument Multi-Engine Flight Instruction
Scenario-Based FTD Training
Multi-Engine Instrument Rating Checkride
Crew Procedures & LOFT FTD Training
Typical training day at this stage.
Airline Career Pilot Program Training Timeline
DAY 95 DAY 35 Nationwide Cross-Country PIC Flying
Practice your CRM skills as you fly coast-to-coast cross-country flights in an airline style environment. Every flight is scheduled and monitored by our specialized Flight Operations team. ATP covers your hotel expenses or provides ATP housing while you enjoy flying to new places all over the country. For many, this is the most enjoyable part of the program.
Typical training day at this stage.
Airline Career Pilot Program Training Timeline
DAY 125 DAY 65 Commercial Pilot Certificate
(Multi-Engine & Single-Engine)
Commercial Multi-Engine Flight Instruction
Commercial Single-Engine Flight Instruction
Commercial Multi-Engine Checkride
Commercial Single-Engine Checkride
Typical training day at this stage.
Airline Career Pilot Program Training Timeline
DAY 135 DAY 75 Certified Flight Instructor
(Multi-Engine, Single-Engine & Instrument)
CFI iPad Home Study & Briefings
CFI Ground School
Multi-Engine CFI Flight Instruction
Single-Engine CFI Flight Instruction
Multi-Engine CFI Initial Checkride
CFI Single-Engine Rating Checkride
CFI Instrument Rating Checkride
Typical training day at this stage.
Airline Career Pilot Program Training Timeline
DAY 150 DAY 90  

ATP Piper SeminoleAfter just 90 days (or 150 days from zero time), you have all certification required for professional pilot employment and more experience than possible at any other flight school or academy.

New York & California Fast Track pricing is $53,995 from Private & 85 Hours and $64,990 from Zero Time.

Self-Paced Curriculum

As a self-paced student, you must dedicate at least ten days per month to your training. Anticipate an additional 10-20 days of required availability compared to the Fast Track Training Timeline.

CFI Training

CFI Training will require approximately 14 consecutive days in Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, or Las Vegas. ATP provides housing and air transportation to the CFI Training Center. You are responsible for your own local ground transportation.

Daily Training Schedule

You will coordinate your daily training schedule with your flight instructor and ATP's Flight Operations team. Depending on instructor and aircraft availability, you may accelerate your training pace and complete the program in much less time than possible with training just 10 days per month.

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