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 leading airline pilot training provider, celebrated the graduation of its 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) student, a significant milestone amid rapid airline pilot hiring.
As the largest provider of ATP CTP training, it trains nearly 500 pilots monthly, partners with 57 air carriers, and prepares approximately 50% of all new hire airline pilots.
The company continuously expands and innovates, recently receiving FAA approval for Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) and acquiring new A320 simulators to enhance efficiency and capacity.
ATP Jets offers customized direct programs with airlines like Frontier, providing comprehensive training from basic flight skills to specific aircraft type ratings, effectively bridging students to commercial airline careers.

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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.