What does ATP Flight School know about the airline industry that the rest of us don’t? The American flight school, which already has the largest training fleet in the world with more than 410 aircraft, has just added another eight new Cessna 172 Skyhawks, all equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi flightdecks.
ATP says it is driven by the anticipated long-term demand for airline pilots.
“As the industry recovers, current projections estimate that future demand for qualified pilots exceeds the industry’s existing capabilities – a deficiency ATP is solving with the investment in new training aircraft, expanded locations, and access to historically low rates for financing career training,” said ATP.
The Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft has been a proven platform in the ATP fleet, which flies nearly 30,000 flight hours each month from 50 locations, including new training centers opening this month in Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; and Oklahoma City, OK.
“Despite industry changes, ATP remains committed to providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career,” said Michael Arnold, director of marketing, ATP Flight School.
“That means adding new competitive qualifications to the Airline Career Pilot Program, such as full-motion Boeing and Airbus simulator experience in the ATP CTP stage, and ensuring access to the best new aircraft.
“Our students recognize that becoming an airline pilot starts now, and ATP continues to invest in the resources they need to be competitive and ready for tomorrow’s hiring.”
