Earn Your Airline Transport
Pilot Certificate
Overview
Train With the Best
Are you, or someone you know, building flight time to transition to a professional pilot career? At Delta Professional Services (DPS), we provide the premier Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) on Delta Air Lines’ campus in Atlanta, Ga., and in our temporary location in Phoenix, Arizona. Since May 2016, the Delta Aircrew Training Center, operated by DPS, has trained thousands of students like you while providing invaluable insights into the operations of a major airline.
Training
What to expect
Join us for a comprehensive 7-day training experience led by industry veterans with decades of experience. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of airline operations and dive into hands-on flight simulator training with our experts. This course fulfills one of the FAA’s requirements for the Airline Transport Pilot Knowledge Exam and includes:
- 30 hours of classroom academics (not including FAA required tests)
- 4 hours of flight training device instruction with pre/post briefings
- 6 hours of full flight simulator instruction with pre/post briefings
- Vouchers for FAA ATM knowledge test preparation material and PSI ATM knowledge exam
- Our program is an FAA WINGS program partner, earning our students Basic, Advanced, and Master credit upon completion of ATP-CTP. Earning WINGS credits fulfills annual flight review requirements, may qualify aircraft owners for insurance discounts, and promotes safer skies through continuous education.
- Note: Every student who graduates from the DPS ATP-CTP program will be granted WINGS credits.

Expertise
Why Choose DPS for Your ATP-CTP Training?
Expert Team
Learn from former major airline captains with decades of real-world experience.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Our training is constantly updated with the latest industry trends and developments.
Insider Knowledge
Gain invaluable insights into airline operations, including: flight training, the airline hiring process, the state of the industry, and future industry trends.
Hear From Our Graduates
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My experience in Delta Professional Service's (DPS) ATP-CTP program was transformative, laying a solid foundation for my journey to becoming a Delta B767 First Officer.
Dylan Leoni -
My biggest takeaway is the invaluable knowledge that every instructor was willing to give, spanning everything from preparing for the interview and how to improve pilot risk mitigation, to how to be an exceptional airline captain.
Matt Smith, Captain, USAF -
The entire process from sign-up, courseware, instructor interaction, facilities, and organizational leadership was truly a wonderful experience and learning opportunity.
John Cato
Become One of Tomorrow’s Best Pilots
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Make sure you’re eligible.
You must meet the following ATP-CTP requirements:
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate AMEL
- Instrument rating OR foreign equivalent OR U.S. Military pilot
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Request a class placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your ATP-CTP program questions here.
Price
The cost of the course is $4,895. If you are eligible, our course is approved for reimbursement by the Veterans Benefits Administration.
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