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14 CFR 61.156

ATP-CTP in six days.

The FAA-required Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program. Six days total. Virtual, in-person, and simulator options available to students across the US.

Who it's for

Built for the pilot at the airline doorstep.

The ATP-CTP satisfies the 14 CFR 61.156 requirement, so you're eligible to take the ATP (ATM) knowledge test and earn an ATP certificate with a multiengine class rating.

Before you enroll

What you'll need

  • Hold an Airplane Multi-Engine Land pilot qualification (FAA, ICAO, or US Military)

Not sure if you qualify? Check in two minutes — we'll tell you straight.

The curriculum

Six days. One standard.

Thirty-one hours of ground across four blocks, then ten hours in the simulator.

Aerodynamics High-altitude operations, stall prevention & recovery, upset prevention & recovery (UPRT).
Meteorology Weather radar, windshear, cold-weather & de-icing, mountain waves, contaminated runways, low-visibility approaches.
Air Carrier Operations Physiology & fatigue, communications, checklists, MEL/CDL, performance, weight & balance, automation, navigation, TCAS, EGPWS, ADS-B.
Leadership & CRM Professional development, CRM philosophy, PM intervention strategies, safety culture.
Simulator FTD navigation & automation (4h) + FFS runway safety & high-altitude operations (6h).

Plan the full picture

Total cost of attendance, not just tuition.

Most of our ATP-CTP students travel in. Estimate your full cost — training plus your stay in Las Vegas — and we'll send the breakdown with your tuition figure.

Course CostPricing on request
Lodging$770
Daily expenses$420
Flights$350

Total estimated cost Pricing on request

Travel figures are planning estimates for an out-of-town student — your actual costs will vary. Course cost is confirmed by PlaneSym.

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A note on pricing: Displayed course prices reflect paired-crew training at our standard training locations. Training at other locations, or as a single pilot, is also available and may be priced differently. Contact us for a quote tailored to your needs.

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