Purpose of the ATP-CTP Course
The ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) is the FAA-required course every pilot must complete before taking the ATP knowledge test. At ATP Academy you can complete it in 5 days — in person in Fort Lauderdale or with live online ground school — from $3,250 (regular $3,999), including Level D full-motion simulator sessions. Classes start most weeks. See how our tuition compares to every other U.S. provider in our ATP-CTP cost comparison.
On August 1, 2010, President Obama signed a bill that introduced the ATP-CTP training course. This course was designed to bridge the knowledge gap between the level of a 250-hour commercial pilot and a 1500-hour airline pilot. This knowledge gap in aviation education has proven fatal, such as the Colgan Air disaster near Buffalo in 2009. This accident sparked the FAA to mandate changes in the requirements for airline pilots. In January 2014, all United States carriers began to hire pilots with a minimum flight time of 1500 hours. These new hires were also required to hold a multi-engine airline pilot certificate, as well as having the ATP-CTP course successfully completed.
The ATP-CTP course is a mandatory pre-requisite in order to take the ATP written exam. This requirement only applies to multi-engine pilots. The ATP-CTP course is not required if obtaining the ATP Single Engine Certificate. Pilots that are ATP rated in foreign countries still need to complete the entire course and follow the syllabus, which is strictly regulated by the FAA under AC 61-138A.
ATP written exam (ATM)
You are not required to take the FAA written exam immediately after completing the course. You can schedule the exam at any authorized PSI testing center that is convenient for you. There is no expiration on your course completion certificate, so you may take the exam at a later time.
The FAA written exam is administered by PSI, not by us. You will need to register and pay the $175 testing fee directly through their platform (check current price). We do not handle payments for the written exam and do not profit from it.
To find a nearby testing location and schedule your exam, please visit the PSI FAA testing website:
https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login
Once you log in, you will be able to search for available testing centers in your area, view their availability, and book your exam.
This course gives a commercial multi-engine pilot, who is used to flying a small airplanes or light twins, the opportunity to train to fly a passenger airliner, and potentially work for a major carrier part 121 or air operator part 135.
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Reservation policy
Your seat in the class can only be confirmed upon receiving full payment for the class. We work on a first-paid, first-served basis. You can pay online by filling out the form at the bottom of this page, and you will have a guaranteed seat or you can send us Enrollment form and we will issue invoice for online payment. If payment is not received in full, we cannot guarantee any slot for you in the desired class.
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Minimum Requirements to Complete ATP-CTP Course
The ATP-CTP course is a mandatory pre-requisite in order to take the ATP written exam. This requirement only applies to multi-engine pilots. The ATP-CTP course is not required if obtaining the ATP Single Engine Certificate.
Minimum enrollment requirements:
- FAA Commercial pilot license
- or ICAO equivalent (CPL)
The course includes:
- 30 hours of ground school and
- 4 hours of Flight Training Device
- 6 hours of Full Flight Simulator (Level D)
Ground school and our own A320 FTD (Level 4) are located at our facility at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). The 6 hours of full-motion A320 Level D full-flight simulator are completed at Pan Am International Flight Academy in Miami.
The ATP-CTP course is required by candidates with a commercial pilot license to upgrade up to Airline Pilot License. Upon successful completion of the class, the candidate will receive a certificate valid forever. The results or Written Test will be valid for 5 years (60 months) at which time he is able to take the ATP checkride in airplane (light twin) or simulator (with type rating).
If you don’t have CPL license yet, but you wish to be an Airline Pilot – welcome to our flight school, www.skyeagle.aero.
Program Policies and Guidelines
ATP.Academy Privacy Policy is an official proposal from ATP.Academy and SkyEagle Aviation Academy (Bewired USA LLC) for individuals wishing to enroll in training programs.
Acceptance of ATP-CTP Program Policies and Guidelines is made by enrolling in the ATP-CTP program and making the full payment or prepayment. It is mandatory for all participants of the program and indicates agreement with the terms and conditions of the Academy.
Our instructors
David DeAngelo
Ground and Simulator Instructor, more than 40 years of flight experience, 10 type ratings, including A320, B747, DC-10 etc.
Peter Lepore
Ground instructor ATP-CTP. ATP, CFI / CFII / MEI. Retired American Airlines pilot. CE650, B757, B767, B777 type ratings. Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, Aerobatic and UPRT instructor.
Andrey Borisevich
ATP-CTP program Chief Instructor, ground and sim instructor, CFI / CFII / MEI. More than 7700 hours. A320, HondaJet, VisionJet, LJ 60, CE500.
Thomas Daniels
Ground instructor ATP-CTP. Retired Airline Transport pilot. A320, CE-500, DC-9, DO-28, CL65 type ratings. Commercial, Rotor Craft Helicopter, Single Engine. SEA
Flight Engineer Turbojet.
George Mazzawi
Sim instructor ATP-CTP. Active Airline Pilot. ATP, CFI / CFII / MEI. More than 4000hrs of flight time. CL65, A320 type ratings.
Sim instructor ATP-CTP. Active Airline Pilot. ATP, CFI / CFII / MEI. More than 4000hrs of flight time. A320 type rating.
NOTES
Foreign ATP and Commercial pilots
If you are qualified for the FAA ATP ME license base on your foreign ATP or CPL according part 61.153, you must attend an ATP-CTP course in order to take the ATP written exam. Click the link for more information about “ATP for foreign pilots“.
Written test PREP!
Note: The ATP-CTP course is not designed to prepare you for the written test. You may prepare yourself using software applications such as Sheppard Air or Gleim. You may also enroll in the full ground school with ATP.Academy. Cost of Written test is NOT included on ATP-CTP tuition fee.
ATP-CTP Content and Duration / Day-to-day schedule
According to the requirements of AC 61-138, the training practice in the framework of the ATP-CTP course should be carried out in an airplane with a take-off weight of more than 40,000 pounds.
Note: The schedule below is just an example of how the ATP-CTP class is structured. Activity dates and times are subject to change depending on simulator availability.
ATP-CTP Ground school30 Hours Of Academic Training
Day 1
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Aerodynamics (6 hrs)
• High Altitude Operations
• Stall Prevention and Recovery Training
FTD Level 4
• Simulator session briefing
• Cockpit familiarization
• Navigation
• Automation
• Debriefing
Day 2
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Aerodynamics (2 hrs)
• Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
Meteorology (2 hrs)
• Airplane Weather Detection Systems
• Air Carrier Low-Visibility Operations
Air Carrier Operations (2 hrs)
• Physiology/Fitness for Duty
• Checklist Physiology
• Ground Operations
FTD Level 4
• Simulator session briefing
• Cockpit familiarization
• Navigation
• Automation
• Debriefing
Day 3
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Air Carrier Operations (6 hrs)
• Operational Control
• Minimum Equipment List
• Turbine Engines
• Transport Airplane Performance
• Automation
FFS Level D, full motion
• Simulator session briefing
• Runway Safety and adverse Weather
• High altitude Operations, Stalls
• Upset Prevention and Recovery
• Debriefing
Day 4
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Air Carrier Operations (6 hrs)
• Automation
• Navigation and Flightpath Warning Systems
• Communications
FFS Level D, full motion
• Simulator session briefing
• Runway Safety and adverse Weather
• High altitude Operations, Stalls
• Upset Prevention and Recovery
• Debriefing
Flight training10 Hours Of SIM training
For our training, we use the Airbus 320 aircraft simulator, which comes equipped with FTD A320 Level 4 and FFS A320 Level D. You will be trained in the most sophisticated and modernized equipment, which is also used to train today’s airline pilots. The full-motion Level D sessions are conducted at Pan Am International Flight Academy in Miami — the same class of simulator airlines use for type training.
Day 5
7:00 pm – 3:30 am
• Leadership/Professional Development (2 hrs)
• Crew Resource Management (2 hrs)
• Safety Culture (2 hrs)
Final course quiz.
FFS Level D, full motion
• Simulator session briefing
• Runway Safety and adverse Weather
• High altitude Operations, Stalls
• Upset Prevention and Recovery
• Debriefing
F.A.Q.
1. What is the refund policy?
Cancellation policies and corresponding refunds are as follows:
- Cancellation more than 31 days before the class: 100% refund.
- Cancellation between 30 and 15 days before the class: 50% refund.
- Cancellation within 15 days or less before the class: No refund will be provided.
2. Is TSA security clearance required for Non-US citizens?
No. According to the final rule of 49 CFR Part 1552, effective July 30, 2024, TSA notification and clearance is not required for non-US citizens to complete the ATP-CTP course. TSA FTSP requirements still apply to type ratings and flight training toward FAA certificates — we assist with that process.
3. What does the ATP-CTP course consist of and how long is it?
The ATP CTP course consists of theoretical and practical training. It includes 30 hours of theory and 10 hours of practical training, including 4 hours of flight training device training and 6 hours of full flight simulator training. The course is taught by the experienced ex-airline pilots and ATP.Academy instructors.
4. Does ATP-CTP result in a type rating?
No, it only provides a “ticket” to take a written test for the ATP Multi Engine License. However, it in itself is not a type rating without an exam or checkride after ATP-CTP. It's an informative course required by the Federal Aviation Regulations.
5. Are there preparation materials for ATP CTP?
You don’t need any study materials for the ground school portion. However, a few days before your start date, you will receive a student package for your simulator sessions. This package includes flight training scripts, taxi diagrams, departure and approach charts, briefing cards, etc.
6. Does ATP-CTP prepare me for the ATP written exam?
No, this course is designed to cover the gap between inexperienced commercial pilots who are seeking to boost their qualifications to airline level. There are a number of online applications that aid in preparation for the written test. We will provide you with links to these applications, so you can take the test on your own and will also advise on the test-taking process.
7. How long are written exam results valid?
The ATP-CTP certificate is valid indefinitely. The written test results are valid for up to 60 months.
8. Is ATP-CTP a requirement to take the ATP single engine written test?
No, ATP-CTP is not required for ATP Single Engine.
9. What do I receive as confirmation of ATP-CTP completion?
You will receive a certificate of ATP-CTP course completion on an FAA-approved form. The certificate serves as admission to the ATP ME written test.
10. Does the ATP-CTP graduation certificate expire?
No. The ATP-CTP certificate is valid indefinitely.
11. How much to get FAA ATP based on my ICAO ATP?
The total price consists of the ATP-CTP course fee plus the cost of your selected ATP training program and checkride. You can choose between a non-type ATP program and an ATP program with a type rating.
Approximate prices:
- Non-Type ATP — from $8,425 (ATP-CTP + written test + 8 hours of ME training on BE76 + checkride and aircraft rental)
- ATP with an Initial A320 Type Rating — from $18,425 (ATP-CTP + written test + Initial + checkride)
- ATP with a Reduced A320 Type Rating — from $11,925 (ATP-CTP + written test + checkride) (Available if you already hold an A320 type rating on your ICAO license.)
Check our current schedule, promotional prices, and package options to find the best available rate:
Prices are estimates and are subject to change. The final cost depends on your qualifications and individual training requirements. Please confirm current pricing with our representative.
12. I have an EASA CPL ME IR (frozen ATPL). How do I convert my license to FAA?
There is no direct conversion from an EASA CPL to an FAA CPL. You have two options, depending on your total flight time:
- Under 1,500 hours: convert your EASA CPL to an FAA PPL (validation), then add an Instrument Rating (training + written test + checkride) and a Commercial certificate (ME, SE, or both — same procedure). More about validation and training for foreign pilots: FAQ for foreign pilots at SkyEagle Aviation Academy.
- 1,500+ hours: if you already meet the FAA ATP requirements, you can go straight to the FAA ATP. Details: atp.academy/atp
13. Do I need to validate my foreign license for ATP-CTP class?
No, it's not a requirement for the course. But you need to have a Letter of Verification before your ATP checkride.
14. When does the next ATP-CTP class start?
Great news — our ATP-CTP classes run almost every week throughout 2026, in person in Fort Lauderdale and online, with additional start dates available for virtual classes. Check current dates, prices and seats here: atp.academy/upcoming-schedule and atp.academy/atp-ctp-program-online