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.
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:
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.
There is no direct conversion from an EASA CPL to an FAA CPL. You have two options, depending on your total flight time:
No, it's not a requirement for the course. But you need to have a Letter of Verification before your ATP checkride.
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