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ATP Flight School and Sun Country Airlines Partner Up in Search for Pilots

Sun Country first officers require an ATP certificate and 1,500 hours of flight time at minimum to qualify. Courtesy Sun Country Airlines
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Key Takeaways:

  • ATP Flight School and Sun Country Airlines have partnered to establish a direct pathway for ATP graduates to become Boeing 737 first officers at Sun Country.
  • Recommended ATP graduates can apply, receive a conditional job offer, and progress to Sun Country after gaining 1,500 flight hours and completing specialized jet transition training.
  • This partnership aims to address the ongoing pilot shortage in the US by providing Sun Country with a reliable pipeline of qualified cockpit crewmembers.
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As US airlines continue their search for enough cockpit crewmembers to fill both current and future demand, ATP Flight School and Sun Country Airlines just announced a pilot hiring partnership to create a direct pathway for ATP graduates to join the Minneapolis-based airline as Boeing 737 first officers.

In a news release, ATP said, “Recommended ATP graduates can apply for the Sun Country Direct Program while gaining flight experience as ATP instructors. After successful interviews, applicants receive a conditional job offer allowing them to progress directly to Sun Country after reaching 1,500 flight hours and completing an enhanced Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP). Tailored jet transition training with ATP, including full-motion Boeing 737 simulator experience, prepares applicants to join Sun Country as first officers.”

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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