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William Phillips recently completed the ATP Flight School Airline Career Pilot Program in only eight months after starting with zero experience. [Credit: ATP Flight School]

ATP Flight School Slashes Check Ride Wait Times

Proprietary software and expanded fleet enable near-immediate testing availability for pilot trainees.

ATP Flight School relies heavily on Piper airplanes for its single-engine training. [Credit: ATP Flight School]

Piper Aircraft Secures New Fleet Order From ATP Flight School

Deal includes three Archer TX and three Seminole airplanes, with options for 25 additional units for 2027 delivery.

An ATP Flight School graduate and United Airlines Captain sits in the cockpit of a passenger jet.

ATP Flight School Predicts Big Year for Pilot Hiring

Major carriers saw hiring rise going into a demand-heavy 2026.

A Cessna Skyhawk delivered to ATP. [Photo: ATP]

ATP Expands School Fleet With Cessna, Piper Aircraft

Flight trainer accepts 54th Cessna 172 Skyhawk delivery of 2025.

ATP Flight School students standing beside a Piper Archer training aircraft on the tarmac, wearing blue ATP uniforms, preparing for pilot training.

ATP Flight School Welcomes First American Airlines Cadet Academy Class

Partner program offers streamlined training with a job offer after graduation.

ATP Flight School Adds New Locations in Michigan

Largest Part 61 program in the U.S. opens facilities in Pontiac and Ann Arbor.

ATP Flight School Expanding Footprint in Ohio

New training locations are scheduling classes for the summer.

American, ATP Partner for Pilot Training in Charlotte

Carrier’s Cadet Academy is growing its network of pilot education opportunities.

ATP Flight School to Add 40 Cessna Skyhawks to Training Fleet

The aircraft purchase is part of ATP’s long-term expansion plan.

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.