If you’re planning to take the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) written exam, the FAA requires you to complete an ATP-CTP course. At Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA), that course is concise, focused, and delivered in a Part 142 training environment on Boeing 737 Level D simulators so you leave with the confidence and momentum toward the airline cockpit. This course does not prepare you for the FAA written exam, it provides the required course needed to take the exam.
Why West Coast pilots choose LVFA
- FAA Part 142 training center for structured, airline-style training
- Boeing 737-300 and 737-800 Level D Full-Flight Simulators on site
- Small class sizes near Harry Reid International Airport for easy access and personal attention
- A 40,000 square foot facility with eight bays, four classrooms, and 8 briefing rooms designed to keep your week efficient
What to Expect:
Day 1: Check-in and begin ground training (8 hours)
After our LVFA staff checks you in; Day 1 ground training begins with an introduction and moves into high altitude operations, stall prevention and upset recovery.
Day 2: Ground Training (8 hours)
Starts with weather detection and ends with operational control. You will learn the ins and outs of how to communicate, understand hypoxia, learn checklist philosophies among other topics.
Day 3: Ground Training (8 hours)
Students will learn how to read and use a MEL/CDL, how turbine engines work and how transport airplanes perform.
Day 4: Ground Training (8 hours)
Begins with learning navigation and flight path warning systems, leadership and safety. Day 4 ends with a final exam on what you have learned.
Day 5: Fixed Base Simulator Session (4 hours)
Students complete a four hour fixed base session in the B-737. It is in this session that students are given the opportunity to reinforce their understanding of the components of typical air carrier navigation equipment and interface with automation.
Day 6: Full Flight Simulator Session (6 hours)
Day 6 is filled with training topics from taxing, takeoff to high altitude performance. It is in this session that students get to see demonstrations and experience flying firsthand.
What you’ll leave with
- ATP-CTP completion certificate required to take the ATP written exam.
- Experience flying a Level D Boeing 737 Simulator in a Part 142 Training Center environment.
What to know:
- Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Holds a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating.
- Meets the military experience requirements under 61.73 to qualify for a commercial pilot certificate, and an instrument rating if the person is a rated military pilot or former rated military pilot of an Armed Forces of the United States; or
- Holds either a foreign airline transport pilot license with instrument privileges, or a foreign commercial pilot license with an instrument rating that
- Was issued by a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation; and
- Contains no geographical limitations.
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- ATP-CTP is not a written test prep. Study guides for the FAA Written Exam are available through third party vendors.
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What happens after ATP-CTP?
Your next step is typically the ATP written exam. After passing the written exam you can begin the process of building your hours towards your ATP or if you have the required hours you can take an initial pilot training course with LVFA to get your ATP and B737 type rating.
Fast facts
- Course length: 6 days
- Breakdown: 32 hours ground, 4 hours FBS, 6 hours FFS
- Current tuition: $3,950
- Training devices: Boeing 737-300 and 737-800 Level D Full-Flight Simulators
- Certification: FAA Part 142
- Location: Henderson, Nevada (near Harry Reid International Airport)
- Contact: 818-489-1738 or sales@lasvegasflightacademy.com
FAQs
Do I need to study before arriving?
No pre-study is required, all materials will be given the first day of training.
Is there any aircraft flight time in ATP-CTP?
No. The course uses full flight simulators for training.
Can international students attend?
Yes. ATP CTP is avocational training, and international students can attend on a B1/B2 Visa, Esta Waiver and possibly a current F-1 or M-1 Visa (must verify this through your current DSO). Students must receive TSA eligibility approval before taking the course.
What makes Level D simulators different?
Level D is the highest certification for full-flight simulators, enabling highly realistic multi-crew operations and procedures training.
Ready to get started?
Reserve your seat today. Call 818-489-1738 or email sales@lasvegasflightacademy.com to confirm dates and tuition and start your path to the airlines.