F.A.Q.
To maintain the validity of your TSA Determination of Eligibility, make sure your account information, including your visa and immigration documents, is consistently kept up to date during the TSA's five-year review period.* * This applies to type-rating courses and flight training programs.
You are required to file a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) application every five years. This ensures you continue to meet the necessary criteria for access to secure areas and stay compliant with TSA regulations.* * This applies to type-rating courses and flight training programs.
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.
Yes. You can book a room in our student house (advance booking required — availability is limited), or we can arrange special student rates at partner hotels near the airport.
Getting your ATP license provides a straight path to charter operators, because it’s much easier to get a job from part 135 charter operators (business aviation) and cargo airlines. Some Miami cargo companies hire Australian pilots.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The ATP-CTP certificate is valid indefinitely. The written test results are valid for up to 60 months.
No, ATP-CTP is not required for ATP Single Engine.
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.
No. The ATP-CTP certificate is valid indefinitely.
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.