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Get ATP-CTP Certified in 6–8 Days
The mandatory FAA program every U.S. airline pilot must complete before the ATP Knowledge Test — 32 hours of academic ground school plus 10 hours in a Level D full-motion simulator, taught by veteran airline captains.
ATP-CTP Eligibility Application
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Step 1 of 7 · Eligibility
Every U.S. Airline Pilot Needs This Course
The FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program is federally mandated — no U.S. airline pilot can take the ATP Knowledge Test without it. Here's why it matters and what it unlocks.
Legal Requirement
Mandated by FAA before the ATP Knowledge Test. Part 61.156 requires all ATP applicants to complete an FAA-approved ATP-CTP course.
Career Gateway
Completion earns an FAA-recognized graduation certificate authorizing you to schedule the ATP Multi-Engine Knowledge Test.
Advanced Training
High-altitude aerodynamics, advanced jet systems, weather detection, CRM, and multi-crew coordination.
Fast Completion
42-hour program — 32 ground + 10 sim — completed in 6–8 days while fully meeting FAA standards.
Everything in Your ATP-CTP Program
Academic Ground School
Comprehensive classroom instruction covering the FAA-mandated knowledge areas for airline transport operations.
- ✓High-altitude aerodynamics
- ✓Advanced jet systems
- ✓Weather detection & avoidance
- ✓Part 121/135 rules
- ✓CRM fundamentals
Level D Full-Motion Simulator Training
Hands-on time in the same full-motion devices used by major U.S. carriers for airline pilot training.
- ✓High-altitude stall recognition
- ✓Multi-crew coordination
- ✓Automation management
- ✓Adverse weather drills
ATP-CTP Graduation Certificate
The FAA-recognized credential you need to schedule your ATP Multi-Engine Knowledge Test.
- ✓FAA-recognized proof of completion
- ✓ATP Knowledge Test scheduling guidance
- ✓Next steps for check ride
Veteran Airline Captain Instruction
Learn from active and retired U.S. airline captains — not classroom-only instructors.
- ✓Real-world airline stories
- ✓Interview preparation guidance
- ✓Small class sizes
Your 3-Phase ATP-CTP Pathway
Ground Knowledge Review
32 hours of intensive classroom coverage of FAA-mandated topics, taught by airline captains.
Full-Motion Simulator Evaluation
10 hours in Level D full-motion simulators applying knowledge to real airline scenarios.
Check Ride Graduation & Exam Readiness
Certificate issuance and ATP Knowledge Test scheduling with our admissions support.
Are You Ready for ATP-CTP?
Entry Requirements
- Valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Multi-Engine and Instrument ratings
- ICAO Level 4 English proficiency or higher
- Valid government-issued photo ID for TSA background check
- Physically fit for high-fidelity full-motion simulator
- Pursuing FAA ATP certificate or transitioning to a U.S. airline
What You'll Need Before Your First Day
- 01
Valid CPL with ME and IR ratings
- 02
ICAO Level 4 English Proficiency
- 03
Government-Issued ID and TSA Background Check
- 04
Physical Fitness for Simulator Training
Not sure if you qualify? Complete the eligibility form below — a real person reviews every submission within 24 hours.
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Our admissions team personally reviews every application. No automated rejections — just an honest conversation about whether you're ready.
We analyze your license, ratings, and flight hours
We confirm the most efficient training path
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