Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP)

Bridge the transition from commercial pilot certification to Airline Transport Pilot Certification (ATP) with Acron Aviation. With industry-leading expertise and top-tier training partners, we provide the essential training needed to secure your FAA ATP certificate, opening doors to both airline and corporate flying careers.

Course overview

The Acron Aviation ATP Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) is the foundational step toward obtaining an ATP certificate with a multi-engine rating or type rating for any aircraft. This certification is essential for pilots seeking to meet the hiring requirements of major domestic airlines and many corporate air carriers. ATP certification also enables pilots to instruct others, approve pilot logbooks, and maintain training records.

ATP knowledge test preparation and arrangements can be made upon request
Candidates can choose to take the test at convenient locations across the USA
The ATP CTP certificate does not expire, and ATP knowledge test results are valid for five years
We offer hotel recommendations with transportation to and from the training center

All training is conducted by certificate holder 6AEX AeroElite.

How to get ATP certification?

To obtain an ATP certificate if you already hold an FAA CPL (Commercial Pilot License), you’ll need to follow these steps:

Complete the ATP CTP Program: This includes 30 hours of ground school and 16 hours of flight simulator training.
Take the ATP ME Exam: After completing ATP CTP, you must pass this 125-question test, requiring at least 70% to pass.
Complete ATP Training: You can choose between ATP non-type or ATP with type rating, available for a variety of aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
Pass the ATP Checkride: This can be completed either on a light twin-engine aircraft or with a type rating checkride.

ATP license cost and requirements

Course price

ATP CTP: $3,750 ($3,500 at our Miami location)
Group discounts are available upon commitment by contract, subject to simulator and resource availability
Custom start dates are available for groups upon request

Prerequisites for ATP CTP:

You must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
You must have completed the Instrument Rating (IR)

Upon completing the ATP CTP course, you can take the ATP knowledge test. To obtain the ATP certification, you must meet the following flight experience requirements:

1,500 hours of flight time, including:
500 hours cross-country
100 hours of night flying
50 hours in the aircraft type for which the type rating is being completed
75 hours of instrument time
250 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC)

The total flight hour requirements may be reduced for pilots who have accumulated flight hours in the military or who have completed a collegiate flight training program.

Course content and locations

This course is offered by Bell Murray Aerospace (BMA), a training partner of Acron Aviation, and is held at their facilities, including Southwest Airlines’ state-of-the-art training center in Dallas, TX.

The program runs twice every month and lasts for seven consecutive days, including:	4 days (30 hours) of ground school 3 days (10 hours) of simulator training, including 4 hours on FSTD and 6 hours on a full-motion simulator
Ground school training information	High-altitude aerodynamics and maneuvering Weather detection systems Multi-crew communication and checklist usage Low-visibility operations Advanced navigation and air carrier safety culture Safety programs like ASAP (Aviation Safety Action Program)

Global training locations

Our ATP CTP course is available at the following training location, offering convenient access to cutting-edge training tools and experienced instructors: