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Complete your ATP-CTP training with industry-leading instructors and our state-of-the-art simulator fleet. Now offering a virtual option.

Special Offers

• Book now and save up to $500 on the ATP-CTP course.
• Combo ATP-CTP with Upgrade Type Rating (A320, B737NG/CL, B737, B777, B767, B747, SF340) and save up to $2,000. Classes start every Monday.
• Special Summer Offer: Enroll in the ATP-CTP course and receive complimentary hotel accommodation during your training in Miami (*). Terms and conditions apply.

About the ATP-CTP Course

The Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) is a mandatory FAA training requirement (14 CFR 61.156) for pilots wishing to qualify for the Airline Transport Pilot Exam. Pan Am Flight Academy’s ATP-CTP course can be completed in as little as five days, combining classroom and simulator training. Classes are offered weekly at our Miami locations.

Requirements

To apply for an ATP certificate, you must have:

• 1,500 total flight hours, including:
• 500 hours of cross-country time
• 100 hours of night flight
• 50 hours in the type airplane for the rating
• 75 hours of instrument time
• 250 hours as pilot in command (PIC)

Course Breakdown

• 30 hours of classroom instruction covering:
• Aerodynamics
• Meteorology & Weather
• Air Carrier Operations
• Leadership Development
• Crew Resource Management
• Multi-crew Environment Safety Operations
• 4 hours of training in a fixed-base simulator
• 6 hours of training in a full-motion flight simulator

Programs can be completed in as little as 5 days.

Combo ATP-CTP with Upgrade Type Rating

Save up to $3,500 by combining your ATP-CTP course with an Upgrade Type Rating. Classes start every Monday.

Flex Option A (Module 1 of 2)

ATP-CTP Flex Schedule Program – Ground School Part 1 (Distance Learning):

• 4 days of the 6-day course
• Promotional price: $495* (valid only for new enrollments; specific qualifications apply)

Training Facilities

Pan Am Flight Academy offers training solutions with:

• A fleet of over twenty full-flight simulators
• Numerous flight training devices
• A large assortment of door trainers, slides, and emergency training equipment, including an in-house pool and fire pit

FAQ

• Is TSA security clearance required for Non-US citizens?
  No. TSA security clearance is not required for the ATP-CTP course.
• What is the ATP-CTP?
  The Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) is a stand-alone, FAA-approved course prerequisite for the ATP written exam for multiengine aircraft.
• What does ATP-CTP consist of and how long is it?
  
  • 30 hours of academic training (Aerodynamics, Meteorology, Air Carrier Operations, Leadership, CRM, Safety)
  • 4 hours in a fixed-base simulator
  • 6 hours in a full-motion flight simulator
  • Program can be completed in as little as 5 days (duration subject to change without notice).
• Does ATP-CTP result in a type rating?
  No, ATP-CTP is not a type rating course. It is a prerequisite for the ATP written exam for multiengine aircraft.
• Are there preparation materials for ATP-CTP?
  No advanced preparation is required. All content is delivered as part of the course, and no aircraft-specific information is needed.
• Does ATP-CTP prepare me for the ATP written exam?
  No, ATP-CTP does not provide specific preparation for the ATP written exam. It covers content related to large, transport-category aircraft and airline operations.
• How long are written exam results valid?
  ATP multiengine written exam results are valid for 60 calendar months.
• Is ATP-CTP required for the single-engine ATP written exam?
  No, the ATP-CTP requirement only applies to the multiengine ATP written exam.
• What do I receive as evidence of ATP-CTP completion?
  You will receive a graduation certificate, which must be presented at an FAA written testing center to take the ATP written exam for multiengine.
• Does the ATP-CTP graduation certificate expire?
  No, the ATP-CTP graduation certificate does not expire.