Preparing for Your Flight Training Program
For the Airline Career Pilot Program
Bring with you:
- Private Pilot License
- Log Book(s)
- Must have 85 hrs total time and at least 25 hrs of XC PIC time
- First class medical (You can locate an AME at http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator)
- Identification
- U.S. Citizens:
Unexpired valid US passport (Blue), or
Original or certified copy of your birth certificate and a government issued photo ID (no photo copies) - Non-U.S. Citizens:
Comply with TSA Requirements
- U.S. Citizens:
- Payment
- Cash or check (If financing is to be used, make sure loan process is complete)
For Training:
- All training materials shipped to you
- Written answers to the questions on pages 48 – 50 in the Piper Seminole Training Supplement
- FAA Instrument and Instrument Instructor knowledge test results
- Complete the ASA Instrument Written Prep DVD series
- Headset
- Kneeboard that has an IFR (instrument flight rules) placard
- Flashlight (Recommend MagLite or Smith & Wesson brands.
Flashlights with colored lenses recommended to protect night vision.) - Travel Bag (carry on size)
- View Limiting Device
Recommended:
- PCAS (portable collision avoidance system) device – we recommend the Zaon Flight Systems MRX
- Laptop computer with wireless internet capability
Dress:
- Khaki pants (solid colors)
- Khaki shorts (summer months, solid colors)
- Long and short sleeve shirts with a collar (solid colors)
- Closed toed shoes (no sandals)
- Dress clothes for check ride(s) (formal shirt, tie, slacks)
For Housing:
- Linens for twin size mattress
- Bath linens
- Cell phone *
* You must have an SMS/text messaging-enabled mobile phone to receive important communications from ATP during your training. There is no charge for this service, but standard text messaging rates may apply as provided in your carrier's wireless plan (contact your carrier for pricing plans and details). ATP recommends an “unlimited” text messaging plan, since you may send/receive 100+ text messages per month.
Transportation:
- Vehicle for travel to and from the training center
For questions completing the checklist, Please contact the Admissions Department at 1-800-255-2877

