The ATP is the highest level of pilot certification in the United States. It focuses on basic instrument flying skills with simply more critical performance standards. To qualify, a pilot must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument rating and have logged at least 1,500 hours of total flight experience. While the ATP can be earned with either single or multiengine endorsements, career oriented pilots are advised to obtain the multiengine ATP credential. Graduates of our Professional Pilot Program typically return to school to gain this certificate after accumulating the prerequisite flight experience in entry level jobs.