The Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) fulfills the requirements of FAR 61.156. It includes both ground training and flight training segments. Upon successful completion of the ATP CTP, and once all other requirements have been met, the candidate will be eligible to take the FAA ATP written exam.
The ground training segment bridges the gap between the knowledge of the commercial pilot and that which is expected of an ATP certificate holder, specifically in the areas of aerodynamics, automation, adverse weather conditions, turbine engines, and transport airplane performance in accordance with Advisory Circular 61-138. The pilot will become familiar with recognizing, avoiding, and recovering from errors which can occur when operating turbine-powered transport category airplanes in a complex and dynamic environment.
