Begin your airline pilot career.
ATP Certificate
The final milestone before beginning your airline pilot career is obtaining the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. This is the highest level of pilot certificate obtainable and remarkable achievement.
OUR COURSES
Get your ATP
If you’re planning to fly for the airlines, then by now you’ve already decided you need your ATP certificate. Combined with a commercial certificate and your instrument rating, along with being at least 23 years of age and of good moral character (seriously that’s an FAA requirements), all you need now are the minimum flight hours and to pass the written and practical tests and your set.
THE LAST CERTIFICATE YOU'LL NEED
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Getting an ATP is not for everyone, but it is required if you plan to fly for the airlines (big or small), it’s also the final milestone along the journey in terms of FAA certificates. It covers a myriad of subjects including weather, aerodynamics, air carrier ops, and prepares candidates for multi-pilot environment.
Career
The pinnacle of becoming a commercial pilot is going to the major airlines, such as Delta, United, American Airlines, etc. Once the commercial pilot has 1500 hours of Pilot in Command time, they are now eligible to start working for the airlines.
Compensation
A hot topic among pilots is the pay scale for airline pilots. Once at the major airlines, it is projected for a pilot to make well of $200,000 a year, with minimal hours worked.
Travel
As an Airline Transport Pilot, the destinations are endless! You have the option of flying domestic legs, LAX to JFK for example, getting to explore the Big Apple. Or if you like going abroad, taking the long hauls from Los Angeles to Paris, exploring Europe on your time off until your next flight back to the states.
Benefits
Flying for the airlines has its perks. You no longer must pay for flights on your particular airline. International flights are significantly reduced, and you're not breaking the bank!
FSP Mobile Scheduling
Mobile scheduling, accessible on the go with our FREE native iPhone app enables you to book new flights, manage upcoming appointments, and view aircraft availability right from the convenience of your phone.
FROM THE FLIGHT DESK
What are the requirements for the ATP Certificate?
FAA REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be at least 23 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Be of Good Moral Character
- Hold a current FAA third-class medical certificate and be able to obtain a first class medical certificate
- Hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating
- Pass a pilot knowledge test
- Accumulate flight experience in accordance with FAR 61.159
- Successfully complete the practical flight test, which includes oral and flight tests
AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- 1500 hours total flight time
- 500 hours cross country PIC
- 100 hours of night flight time
- 75 hours of instrument flight time
- 20 night take offs and landings
- 3 hours of flight training within 2 calendar months of the practical test with an authorized instruction
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