ATP Flight School

USA · FAA Part 141 / Part 61

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ATP Flight School is the largest flight training organisation in the United States, offering fast-track airline career pilot programs. Originally founded as Airline Transport Professionals, it operates a nationwide network of training centres and feeds pilots to US regional and major airlines.

ATP Flight School was founded in 1984 (originally by a group of airlines, with the acronym standing for Airline Transport Professionals) and has grown into America's largest flight academy. It flies more than 600,000 hours a year and delivers over 13,000 pilot certifications annually across roughly 88 flight training centres nationwide, with major bases in Florida, Texas, California, Arizona and the Southeast. It operates the largest flight training fleet in the world, cited at more than 650 aircraft including the largest multi-engine fleet, built primarily on Piper Seminoles. ATP maintains hiring and pathway relationships with dozens of US airlines, including a Delta Propel pathway and ties to American Airlines, United, SkyWest, Envoy and Republic.

School facts

Country	USA
Region	Florida (HQ Ponte Vedra Beach; founded Atlanta, GA)
Base airport	Multiple; HQ near Jacksonville, FL (70+ US locations)
Regulator	FAA Part 141 / Part 61
Courses	PPL CPL IR Multi-engine CFI/CFII ATP (Airline Career Pilot Program)
Fleet	~614-658 aircraft (incl. ~102 multi-engine); one of the largest US training fleets
Partnerships	American Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines Spirit Airlines SkyWest Frontier Envoy Republic Airways Endeavor Air PSA Airlines Mesa Airlines Sun Country (37 hiring partners total)
Founded	1984
Website	atpflightschool.com

Key facts

Largest flight training organisation in the United States; founded in 1984
Operates roughly 88 flight training centres nationwide (major bases in FL, TX, CA, AZ)
Flies 600,000+ hours a year and issues 13,000+ pilot certifications annually
Runs the world's largest flight training fleet (650+ aircraft), primarily Piper Seminoles
Airline pathways with dozens of US carriers including Delta, American, United and SkyWest

Frequently asked questions

What is ATP Flight School?

It is the largest flight training organisation in the United States, offering fast-track airline career pilot programs at training centres nationwide.

When was ATP founded?

ATP was founded in 1984, originally as Airline Transport Professionals.

How large is ATP's fleet?

ATP operates the world's largest flight training fleet, cited at more than 650 aircraft, primarily Piper Seminoles.

Does ATP have airline partnerships?

Yes. ATP maintains hiring and pathway relationships with dozens of US airlines, including Delta, American, United and SkyWest.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.