Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Airline Pilot Career Starts Here
Atp Incorporated has been the nation's leading provider of professional pilot training since 1984. With 85 training centers nationwide and a fleet of 658 aircraft, we offer the most efficient path to an airline pilot career through our Airline Career Pilot Program. Our graduates benefit from 39 airline hiring partnerships, including with American, Delta, and United Airlines, and access to exclusive tuition reimbursement programs. We combine accelerated training with fixed-cost pricing, flexible financing options, and a proven track record of placing pilots at regional and major airlines.Our instructors, recognized as industry leaders by AOPA and NAFI, deliver standardized training using advanced avionics and glass cockpit technology. With over 40 years of experience and 25,000 alumni, ATP maintains the highest ratio of airline placements to students in the industry.
Services
Airline Career Pilot Program
Flex Commercial Pilot Program
ATP Certification
A320 Type Rating
Introductory Flight
Flight Instructor Training
Airline Partnerships
Financing Options
Student Housing
Career Placement
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40 years of proven success training airline pilots
- Nationwide network of 85 flight training centers
- Exclusive partnerships with 39 airlines including majors
- Fixed-cost pricing with checkride fee coverage options
- Award-winning instructors recognized by aviation authorities
Associations and certifications
- FAA Approved
What people say
Modern aircraft fleet
Strong airline partnerships
Accelerated training timeline
Experienced instructors
Career placement success
Services
Airline Career Pilot Program
This comprehensive 12-month program trains students from zero experience to airline-ready certification. Includes private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and flight instructor certificates with guaranteed checkride support. Graduates access direct pathways to major airlines through exclusive partnerships.
A320 Type Rating
Eleven-day Airbus A320 type rating program prepares pilots for first officer positions at major airlines. Combines simulator training with FAA-approved curriculum to fast-track jet qualification for 1,500-hour pilots.
Financing Options
Flexible financing through Sallie Mae and other lenders covers full program costs. Includes fixed-rate loans with competitive terms and airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement opportunities for qualified students.
Flight Instructor Training
Certified Flight Instructor training prepares graduates to build flight hours while mentoring new pilots. Includes advanced training modules and access to ATP's nationwide job placement network for instructor positions.
Airline Partnerships
Exclusive agreements with 39 airlines provide guaranteed interview programs, cadet pathways, and tuition reimbursement. Partners include American, Delta, United, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines with direct transition programs at 1,500 hours.
Questions
How long does airline pilot training take?
Our Airline Career Pilot Program takes 12 months from zero experience. Graduates typically reach airline hiring minimums in 2.5 years through flight instructor experience.
What financing options are available?
We offer Sallie Mae student loans, GI Bill benefits, and airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement programs. Fixed-cost pricing includes checkride fee coverage options.
Which airlines hire ATP graduates?
We have exclusive partnerships with 39 airlines including American, Delta, United, Frontier, and Spirit. Graduates access guaranteed interview programs and cadet pathways.
Do I need a college degree?
A college degree isn't required for airline employment. Our programs focus specifically on flight training and certification requirements for commercial pilots.
What locations are available?
We operate 85 flight training centers nationwide with new locations opening regularly in major metropolitan areas across the United States.
What career support do you provide?
Our Career Services team offers resume preparation, interview coaching, and direct connections to airline recruiters through on-site visits and exclusive job boards.
