Certificate
FAA ATP-CTP Certificate
The ATP Certification Training Program, under 14 CFR §61.156.
Programmes & hour breakdown
The synopsis.
The academic and simulator program required before the FAA ATP knowledge test. 32 hours of academics with fixed-base and full-flight simulator time, delivered in Orlando and Miami.
Course breakdown
Hour by hour.
Select a phase to see what it covers, its format, and the time involved.
Academic instruction to the §61.156 syllabus.
Where it runs
Offered at these locations.
Not every facility runs every programme. These are the ones that deliver this course.
Orlando
OperatingKissimmee (ISM)
Miami
OperatingAirbus Training Centre (MIA)
Eligibility
What you need to enrol.
A snapshot of the prerequisites; our team confirms the full picture before you book.
- Commercial pilot certificate or equivalent
- Intent to sit the FAA ATP knowledge test
- ICAO Level 4 English proficiency or above
The pathway
From enquiry to type rating.
Every step from your first enquiry to the rating on your certificate.
Phase 01
Onboarding & enrolment
Enrolment form completion
Tell us your background and the rating you are after, in a short online form.
Document review and approval
We verify your licence, medical and records before confirming your place.
Portal activation
Your training portal goes live with your course, schedule and materials.
Quotation review
A clear, itemised quote for the programme, with nothing hidden.
Invoice payment
Settle the invoice to reserve your seat and confirm your dates.
Payment confirmation
We confirm receipt and lock in your place on the course.
CBT issuance
If applicableCourse access is issued where the programme includes computer-based training.
Phase 02
Training & certification
Pre-Type Rating Preparation
Complimentary4 hours, virtual. A complimentary Connect Aerospace head-start before you arrive on site.
On-site ground / SITS session
Classroom instruction and systems-integrated training, delivered on site.
Fixed-base simulator training
Procedural sessions to build flows and fluency before full motion.
Full-flight simulator training
Level-D full-motion sessions, flown as a crew to airline standard.
LOFT session
Line-oriented flight training, flown as a full crew scenario.
FAA type-rating checkride
Oral and simulator evaluation, as required.
FAA certificate updated · type rating added
Your FAA certificate is updated with the new type rating.
Start pre-enrollment
Take the first step.
Tell us whether you’re enrolling as an individual pilot or on behalf of an airline, and we’ll route you to the right programme and a real consultation.
Programmes, pricing and schedules are subject to change. Connect Aerospace is not affiliated with any aircraft manufacturer or airline unless explicitly stated. Training is delivered at FAA Part 142-certified facilities; references to authorities indicate the documentation pathway supported.