Even though the ATP-CTP course is required by candidates with an airline pilot license, it is also acceptable for a candidate to hold a private pilot certificate to register. Upon successful completion of the ATP-CTP school. The ATP-CTP graduation certificate does not expire. ATP (ATM) knowledge test results are valid for 60 calendar months..
Following the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act of 2010, the FAA’s 2013 final rule established the ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP). This course was designed to bridge the knowledge gap between the level of a 250-hour commercial pilot and a 1500-hour airline pilot. This knowledge gap in aviation education has proven fatal, such as the Colgan Air disaster near Buffalo in 2009. This accident sparked the FAA to mandate changes in the requirements for airline pilots. Since August 2013, U.S. Part 121 air carriers have been required to hire first officers holding an ATP certificate (minimum 1,500 hours). These new hires were also required to hold a multi-engine airplane license, as well as having the ATP CTP course successfully completed.
The ATP CTP course is the most efficient way to gain eligibility for the ATP Multi-Engine (ATM) knowledge test and pursue Airline Transport Pilot certification. This is a mandatory pre-requisite in order to take the ATP written exam. This requirement only applies to multi-engine pilots. The ATP CTP course is not required if obtaining the ATP Single Engine Certificate. Pilots that are ATP rated in foreign countries still need to complete the entire course and follow the syllabus, which is strictly regulated by the FAA under AC 61-138.
At our airline pilot school, the seven day course, consists of 30 hours of ground school and 10 hours of Airbus A320 flight simulator training. The simulator sessions are held in both a full flight simulator and flight training device.
Ground School
1. Aerodynamics 8 hours
2. Meteorology 2 hours
3. Air Carrier Operations 14 hours
4. Leadership/Professional Development,
5. Crew Resource Management and,
6. Safety Culture 6 hours
Flight Simulator Training (Airbus 320)
1. FTD Training 4 hours
2. FFS Training 6 hours
Simulator Briefing/Debriefing 8.5 hours
After the completion of ATP CTP training, the candidate will be able to take the FAA ATP Written Exam. The price of the course is not including the FAA ATP Written Exam.
At the same time, they may conduct the ATP practical training in our light twin aircraft to prepare for the checkride with the FAA-examiner.
Call us or send us an email request to contact@skyeagle.aero to enroll the ATP-CTP Course.
Office: (954) 772-1212
After completing your ATP-CTP course, you are not required to take the FAA written exam immediately. You may schedule the ATP written test at any PSI-authorized FAA testing center that is convenient for you. There is no expiration date on your ATP-CTP course completion certificate, allowing you the flexibility to choose the best time and location for your exam.
Please note that the FAA written exam is administered exclusively by PSI, not by SkyEagle Aviation Academy. The testing fee is $175, which you will pay directly to PSI through their online portal (check current price). SkyEagle does not process payments for the written exam and does not receive any portion of this fee.
To find an FAA testing center near you and schedule your exam, please visit the official PSI FAA testing website:
https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login
Once logged in, you can view available FAA testing locations, check seat availability, and book your exam online.
