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Major airline pilot hiring is on the rise for ATP Flight School graduates, with 2026 hiring outpacing 2025 by nearly 40%. Leading the hiring has been…
ATP Flight School has reintroduced its 100+ Hour Multi-Engine Airline Career Pilot Program at select training centers, bringing students multi-engine flight time at single-engine prices…
ATP Flight School has launched the Career Track Discovery Program, a low-cost, low-commitment way to explore aviation and start an airline pilot career…
ATP Flight School has reduced the published timeline of its Airline Career Pilot Program by 25% after significantly reducing delays between training completion and FAA practical tests…
Boeing and ATP JETS recently announced a new agreement under which ATP JETS will license Boeing OEM technical publications and use Boeing's Miami Training Campus simulators and training facilities for 737NG Type Rating and ATP CTP courses…
Piper Aircraft and ATP Flight School Sign Fleet Agreement for Six Aircraft, with Options for 25 More
Piper Aircraft, Inc. and ATP Flight School have entered into a firm fleet order for six new training aircraft, with options for 25 additional aircraft in 2027.…
ATP JETS today announced a major reduction in the price of its FAA-approved Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP), lowering tuition to $2,995.…
ATP Flight School is expanding its Colorado footprint with the opening of a new training center at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins. The new location joins ATP's existing Colorado…
ATP Flight School continues to deliver results, with 122 new cadets joining the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program in May, extending ATP's position as the leading supplier of cadets to SkyWest Airlines.…
ATP Flight School is activating its Alumni Association to provide fully sponsored career transition support for ATP graduates affected by Spirit Airlines’ May wind-down…
ATP Flight School Returns to Allegheny County Airport, Bringing Airline Pilot Training to Pittsburgh
ATP Flight School, the nation’s largest flight training provider, is returning to Allegheny County Airport (AGC) this Spring, bringing its accelerated airline pilot training to southwestern Pennsylvania…
ATP Flight School has launched CheckrideCalendar.com, a free, no-cost web app designed to simplify the scheduling and management of checkrides…
ATP Flight School led SkyWest Airlines cadet enrollments in January, with 56 cadets joining the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program.…
ATP Flight School begins taking delivery of its 2026 aircraft orders from Piper Aircraft and Textron Aviation, with more than 30 new planes scheduled to join the fleet this year.…
ATP Flight School led the industry in graduate airline placements in 2025, with 983 graduates placed at regional and major airlines, as well as corporate operators.…
ATP Flight School, the nation’s largest flight training provider, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have announced a strategic partnership designed to enhance academic and professional development opportunities for aspiring airline pilots…
ATP Flight School and American Airlines welcomed nearly 250 students and aspiring airline pilots to Concord Regional Airport (JQF) on Wednesday, September 24, for an open house…
ATP Flight School accepted its fifty-fourth Cessna 172 Skyhawk delivery of 2025. This fleet expansion grew ATP's nationwide Cessna fleet to 327 and its total fleet to 663 airplanes…
ATP Flight School began training its inaugural class of four American Airlines cadets at its Charlotte-Concord training center. This milestone marks the first group of cadets to enroll in the…
ATP Flight School is expanding its presence in the Midwest with the opening of two new flight training centers in Pontiac and Ann Arbor, Michigan…
ATP Flight School hosted its Alumni Charity Golf Tournament at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, CA, raising over $85,000 in support of Angel Flight West…
ATP Flight School is expanding its footprint in Ohio with two new training centers, bringing professional airline pilot training to aspiring pilots in Columbus and Akron-Canton…
ATP Flight School has announced the ATP Advantage Guarantee, an initiative reinforcing ATP’s leadership in airline career training and its unmatched commitment to student success…
ATP Flight School is proud to announce winners of the first of four 2025 alumni scholarship giveaways, recognizing two graduates who will receive fully-sponsored advanced training courses. These awards mark the launch of ATP’s new quarterly scholarship initiative aimed at advancing alumni careers.…
ATP Flight School is proud to announce Jacqueline Cako as the 2025 recipient of the Kylie Murray Memorial Women in Aviation International (WAI) Scholarship. Established in memory of Kylie Murray to honor her passion for aviation, the scholarship supports women pursuing advanced flight training and helps continue her legacy through opportunities for others…
ATP Flight School, the nation’s leading supplier of airline pilots, expands its fleet with 61 factory-new aircraft in 2025. The deliveries include 54 Cessna 172 Skyhawks, equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, and seven Piper Seminoles featuring Garmin G1000 flight decks. These aircraft join ATP’s modern fleet…
ATP Flight School is launching a new initiative to provide eligible alumni with free Airbus A320 type rating programs and Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Programs (ATP CTP). Each quarter, ATP alumni will have the opportunity to be randomly selected to receive one of these training programs, free of charge, to help advance their careers.…
ATP Flight School is proud to recognize Chief Flight Instructor Alex Mirabile for being named Flight Instructor of the Year by the FAA Flight Standards District Office of Scottsdale…
ATP Flight School is pleased to announce the reopening of its airline pilot training center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) this March. After closing due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the facility has been restored, allowing ATP…
ATP Flight School marked another year of success in 2024, placing 891 graduates with regional and major airlines, as well as corporate operators. As hiring stabilized from the record highs of the post-COVID rebound, demand for ATP-trained pilots…
Since 1984, ATP has shaped the careers of more than 40,000 professional pilots. Explore the generational impact of ATP’s 40-plus year legacy and the reach of the ATP alumni network through these inspiring stories of career success.…
On Friday, October 4, 2024, ATP's Alumni Association hosted a Career Expo at the Arlington, Texas training center. Over 300 ATP students and graduates came together for insightful industry briefings from Delta Air Lines, American, United, Wheels Up, and Frontier Airlines. Attendees also had the opportunity to network, receive resume reviews from ATP's Career Services team, and engage with 17 of our valued airline hiring partners.…
ATP Flight School is excited to collaborate with Delta Air Lines on launch of a new entry point into the Delta Propel Pilot Program through the newly established CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Pathway. This addition, set to commence in late 2024, is designed to provide a streamlined and defined path for aspiring pilots at ATP Flight School to establish their careers at Delta Air Lines.…
Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of an additional 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to be delivered beginning in 2026. This addition to ATP's existing fleet of nearly 225 Skyhawks, deployed across more than 85 training centers nationwide, will provide students with access to a modern and advanced fleet in support of their pilot career aspirations.…
ATP JETS Graduates 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) Student
Dallas-based ATP JETS has graduated its 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) student. Training nearly 500 pilots per month at its 29,380 sq. ft Part 142 airline training center in Irving, TX, ATP JETS has scaled to become the largest provider of CTP training to the nation's airlines.…
On July 20th, ATP hosted a charity golf tournament at the beautiful Monarch Beach Golf Links, along the dramatic bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. ATP graduates and industry partners enjoyed a fun-filled day on the course, an evening reception, and dinner, with all tournament proceeds benefiting Angel Flight Soars, Inc.…
ATP Flight School, the nation's leading provider of airline pilots, has unveiled a new airline pilot training center opening at Brackett Field in La Verne, CA. The location marks ATP's 83rd training center nationwide and third in the Los Angeles area, with locations established at Long Beach and Riverside.…
Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. The piston aircraft will add to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, positioned across 82 training centers nationwide.…
ATP Flight School and United Airlines join together in celebrating the milestone of surpassing 300 ATP Airline Career Pilot Program participants in United's Aviate program. The partnership between ATP and Aviate combines ATP's accelerated fixed-cost pilot training with defined milestones to advance students on a secure path toward a pilot career with United.…
ATP Flight School is proud to announce that four instructors were recently recognized by AOPA for their excellence in flight training. Each year through its Flight Training Experience Survey, AOPA acknowledges the efforts of individual instructors who have made a meaningful impact on the aviation community…
In February, ATP will be attending the 2023 NGPA Industry Expo Presented by United Airlines and the 2023 International Women in Aviation Conference. Join us at an upcoming event and connect…
ATP Flight School announces that it will no longer continue as Arizona State University's flight training provider after being offered a five-year contract. The decision will not impact current ASU students enrolled in ATP's flight training program. ATP remains committed to their training and career success…
On Thursday, ATP Flight School took delivery of five new Cessna Skyhawks and surpassed the fleet milestone of 500 aircraft. Each new plane brings ATP students a state-of-art training platform with Garmin's G1000 NXi Integrated Flight Deck.…
On October 6th, the ATP Alumni Association hosted an evening reception for alums at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, GA. Over 300 alumni, students, instructors, and industry executives attended the private event…
Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 55 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. The piston aircraft will add to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, across 87 training centers nationwide…
ATP Flight School has formed a hiring partnership with Wheels Up Experience Inc., the leading provider of on-demand private aviation in the United States, offering ATP graduates a streamlined pathway to First Officer positions and long-term careers in aviation…
ATP Flight School is set to unveil its newest airline pilot training center on Friday, April 29th, at Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, FL. Up to 200 aspiring airline pilots will join ATP during an open house, previewing the recently constructed 19,000 square-foot facility…
The Spirit Charitable Foundation and ATP Flight School, on behalf of the ATP Alumni Association, have awarded a $20,000 training scholarship to an aspiring airline pilot, Kayce Sorbello, during the 2022 International Women in Aviation Conference…
ATP Flight School has announced the purchase of 20 Flight Simulators, specifically Advanced Aircraft Training Devices (AATDs), from Frasca Flight Simulation. Carrying a list price of six million dollars, the FAA-approved AATDs will be used exclusively in ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program…
ATP Flight School has formed a hiring partnership with Breeze Airways, providing ATP graduates with a streamlined pathway to a First Officer position with the airline. Amid a growing shortage of airline pilots, the Breeze Embark Program…
Spirit Airlines today announced its partnership with the nation’s largest flight school, Jacksonville-based ATP Flight School. The new Spirit Direct Program will expand the carrier’s pipeline…
ATP Flight School is opening its 70th location at Allegheny County Airport (AGC) in West Mifflin, Pa., just 10 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, bringing professional airline pilot training…
