CFI Program
Initial Certified Flight Instructor — ME, SE & Instrument

• Multi-Engine Instructor Initial CFI
• Instrument Instructor Rating
• Single-Engine Instructor Rating

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ATP’s CFI Program includes iPad or web-based courseware, a comprehensive classroom-style ground school, and all necessary flight instruction for the three CFIs: Multi-Engine, Single-Engine, and Instrument.

With advance prepartion using our guided home study iPad or web-based courseware, this accelerated flight training program requires just 14 days to complete.

To help meet the 15 hour multi-PIC requirement, a variation of the program is offered to accommodate pilots with less multi-engine experience.

Program Includes

• Pre-Arrival Home Study Curriculum
• Comprehensive Classroom-Style Ground School
• Flight Training
  • Multi-Engine Instructor CFI Initial
  • Instrument Instructor Rating
  • Single-Engine Instructor Rating
  • Aircraft Use for Each of the 3 Checkrides
• ATP Training Publications & CFI Workbook
• CFI Courseware for the ATP Flight School iPad App — $100 value

Exclusive Access to PilotPool.com

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• Get a FREE pilot profile with helpful pre-loading of ATP flight time
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• Compare your ranking and project when you’ll meet minimums

You don’t have to be at airline-level qualifications for PilotPool.com to benefit you. PilotPool.com isn’t an airline application, but a pilot recruitment tool. We allow airlines to visualize the pilot training pipeline, predict pilot supply, and begin recruitment earlier in your qualification process. No matter what your experience level, you want to be on PilotPool.com if your career objective is an airline pilot job.

Locations & Class Dates

Location	CFI Class Dates
Atlanta	2nd & 4th Mondays of Each Month
Fort Lauderdale	1st & 3rd Mondays of Each Month
Jacksonville	1st & 3rd Mondays of Each Month
Las Vegas	1st & 3rd Mondays of Each Month

Program Cost

Contingency for Weather & Other Factors

ATP will make every effort to complete your training and all three practical exams within the normal 14-day duration of the CFI Program. Some circumstances, such as weather and examiner availability, are beyond our control and may extend the time required to complete your program.

Designated Pilot Examiners’ Fees

Examiners’ fees are not included in the course cost. These fees range from $1500 to $1800 depending on the location and are payable directly to the examiners in cash only.

Financing Available

If you need help funding your flight training, ATP is ready to assist. With our easy online application, you can find out what financing offers may be available to you with absolutely no obligation. Loan amounts may cover the cost of tuition, examiners’ fees, and living expenses during training. Start the online financing application today.

iPad Courseware

When you train with ATP, you train using the latest technology. Students enrolled in the CFI Program receive ATP's iPad courseware ($100 value) for free — giving you access to ATP publications and interactive training material anywhere.

Download the ATP Flight School App today and get early access to free informational content. Then, when you schedule your class date, we unlock a content update that downloads your applicable courseware within the same app.

Home Study Preparation

The accelerated pace of ATP’s CFI Program requires that you complete a comprehensive iPad or web-based home-study training program before arriving for class. Home study requires about two weeks at a comfortable pace.

Scheduling

Call 800-ALL-ATPS (800-255-2877) to schedule your CFI Program. ATP recommends scheduling 30 days in advance for adequate preparation and to ensure availability.

When you schedule, you will make a non-refundable first payment of $995 to reserve your class date. Upon arrival at the training center, the remaining balance of your program cost will be due. Accepted payment methods include cash, certified check, money order, or traveler’s checks. Credit cards and personal and company checks are not accepted.

Prerequisites Prior to Start Date

• Commercial Pilot License with
  Single-Engine, Multi-Engine & Instrument Ratings
• Instrument Proficiency
• Current FAA Medical Certificate
• FAA Written Exams Complete
  • Fundamentals of Instructions (FOI)
  • Flight Instructor (FIA)
  • Flight Instructor Instrument (FII)
• Thorough Knowledge of:
  • ATP Piper Seminole Training Supplement
  • ATP Flight Instructor Packet
    (Both provided to you before arriving for your training program.)

Required Items

You must bring the following items for your training program:

• Airman Certificates
• Current FAA Medical Certificate
• Photo ID (driver's license, passport, or military ID)
• All Logbooks
• FAA Written Exam Results (originals — no copies):
  • Fundamentals of Instructions (FOI)
  • Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA)
  • Flight Instructor Instrument (FII)
• ATP Flight Instructor Workbook
• Required Books & FAA Publications

ATP’s Fleet

• 88 Piper Seminoles
  • 50 New 2000 & Later Models
  • 38 Refurbished 1979/80/97 Models
  • All HSI & Garmin GNS 430
    Moving Map GPS Equipped
• 50 Cessna 172s
  • All Moving Map GPS Equipped
• 30 Multi-Engine FTDs
• 4 Redbird Single- & Multi-Engine FTDs
• 5 CRJ-200 Regional Jet FTDs

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ATP's CFI Program Instructors

ATP's CFI Program is managed and taught by some of the most qualified pilots and instructors in the country. Below is an excerpt from NAFI regarding three of our Instructors.

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Walter S Schamel, a training manager for Airline Transport Professionals and a resident of Winter Haven, FL. Recently, Walt's designation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by NAFI.

Master Instructors LLC takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Matthew E Blythe, ATP Flight School’s chief flight instructor and a resident of Orange Park, Florida. Recently, Matt was accredited as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) by the Master Instructors LLC Board of Review, the international accrediting authority for the Master Instructor designation as well as the FAA-approved “Master Instructor Program”.

Master Instructors LLC takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Stanley E Swank, ATP Flight School’s assistant chief flight instructor and a resident Jackson, Florida. Recently, Stan was accredited as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) by the Master Instructors LLC Board of Review, the international accrediting authority for the Master Instructor designation as well as the FAA-approved “Master Instructor Program”.

To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 93,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 700 of them have achieved the distinction of Master CFI. The last 15 national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Stan, Walt and Matt where one of only 68 Florida teachers of flight to earn this prestigious “Master” title.

Testimonials

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