20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Graduates from ATP Flight School

ATP Jets has reached a significant milestone with the graduation of its 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) student.

Ryan Ewing

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 07:56 PM ET

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The ATP JETS facility in Irving, Texas boasts over 30 flight simulators. [Photo: AirlineGeeks | Ryan Ewing]

Key Takeaways:

ATP Jets, a significant airline pilot training provider, has celebrated the graduation of its 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) student, cementing its role as the largest provider, training nearly 50% of new airline pilots.
The company operates a large 29,380 sq-ft facility with 16 full-motion simulators and 175 instructors, training approximately 500 pilots monthly in Irving, Texas, and partnering with 57 air carriers.
ATP Jets enhances its training capabilities and cost-efficiency through FAA-approved Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) for ground school and customized direct programs with airlines, including new A320 simulators to meet ongoing pilot hiring demands.

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ATP Jets, one of the largest providers of airline pilot training within ATP Flight School’s portfolio, has reached a significant milestone with the graduation of its 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) student. This achievement comes as many airlines look to hire new pilots at a rapid pace following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Located just a stone’s throw away from the world’s second busiest airport, ATP Jets operates a 29,380 square-foot Part 142 airline training center, where it instructs nearly 500 pilots per month in Irving, Texas. The company’s ATP CTP program provides the essential first step toward Airline Transport Pilot certification, bridging the knowledge gap between building hours and the rigorous requirements of the airline industry.