Posted on: 03/01/2024
The ATP exam is taken as part of obtaining the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate in aviation. The certificate indicates pilot qualification and is mandatory for those who take a job with a Part 121 airline (whether captain or co-pilot), as well as those who upgrade to captain in Part 135 charter operations.
The ATP written test can be of two types – for Single Engine (ATS) and for Multi Engine (ATM). If a candidate plans to obtain an ATP Multi-Engine license, he must pass the ATM written test. The only requirement to be admitted to this test is to complete the ATP-CTP course and receive a certificate of completion of this course. The certificate does not expire, so the candidate can take the written test any time after the ATP-CTP whenever he wants (provided that he has not lost the certificate of completion of the course).
For those candidates who plan to obtain an ATP Single Engine license, it is not necessary to complete the ATP-CTP course because they only need to pass the ATS written test.
The only test provider is PSI, which offers the software platform and access to its servers, and local partners are certified and gain access to this software. At our Academy, we have two proctors who specialize in administering tests. These proctors have undergone training and are certified by PSI. Additionally, our computer lab is equipped with three terminals specifically designed for taking tests.To register for the test, please contact us using our phone numbers. Once you have contacted us, you will need to create an account on the PSI website at https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login. On the website, select SkyEagle Aviation Academy as the test provider. You will receive further instructions on how to complete your registration at the Academy office.
If a candidate scores below 70% on the test, they may have the opportunity to retake it after being assessed by an ATP-CTP instructor. Our instructors at ATP.Academy have the authority to conduct this assessment and grant the pilot the chance to take the test again.
If the candidate successfully passes the exam, scoring above 70%, they will receive a Written Test Report that remains valid for 60 months, or 5 years. However, if the candidate fails to pass the practical examination and the practical aircraft or simulator test with an examiner within this timeframe, they will need to retake the written test after 60 months. The good news is, they won’t have to take the ATP-CTP course again in this case.
It is important to note that while the ATP-CTP course is required for admission to the written test, it does not specifically prepare students for the test itself. The main objective of the ATP-CTP course is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the airline industry, including familiarizing them with airline operations and flying larger transport category aircraft. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to independently prepare for the written test.
There are multiple effective methods that we are familiar with and suggest for preparing for a written test:
*Most of our students choose Sheppard, as it offers thoroughness and a unique approach in its preparation methods that yield high results. The majority of students who use Sheppard for their preparation achieve scores of 90% or higher.
Please keep in mind that proper preparation is essential for the test. If you have enrolled in our ATP-CTP course and plan to take a written test at our center the day after completing it, you will need to achieve a minimum score of 90% on test applications like Sheppard Air in order to pass successfully.
If you attended the ATP-CTP course but did not even review the test questions, it is recommended to reserve at least a week or more to thoroughly prepare for the written test.
To be eligible to take the test, candidates must successfully complete the ATP-CTP course. However, in order to enroll in the ATP-CTP course, you must have a CPL and IR Rating. Additionally, the number of flight hours a candidate has does not affect their eligibility. The only situation where 1500 hours are necessary is when you need to complete a practice test Checkride (on either a real aircraft with an examiner or on a simulator).
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More details about ATP-CTP course: www.atp.academy/atp-ctp
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