CFI Program
- Multi-Engine Instructor Initial CFI
- Instrument Instructor Rating
- Single-Engine Instructor Rating
14 Days $6,995
$7,995 if multi-PIC requirement
not fulfilled in advance (see below).
ATP’s CFI Program provides all necessary ground and flight instruction for the three CFIs: Multi-Engine, Single-Engine, and Instrument. This fast, efficient, and thorough program requires only 14 days to complete, and includes all study materials.
To help achieve the 15 hour Multi-PIC requirement, a $7,995 variation of the program is offered to accommodate pilots with less multi-engine experience.
Program Includes
- Pre-Arrival Home Study Curriculum
- Flight & Ground Training:
- Multi-Engine Instructor Initial
- Instrument Instructor Add-On
- Single-Engine Instructor Add-On
- Flight Checks:
- MEI Initial
- CFII
- CFI SE Add-On
- All Required Books &
Training Materials Included
Locations & Class Dates
| Atlanta |
Available starting October 13, 2008. |
| Dallas | |
| Jacksonville |
Available starting October 6, 2008. |
| Las Vegas |
Program Cost
| Cost: | $6,995 | $7,995 |
| Prerequisite Multi-PIC Time: | 8 Hours |
Approximately 1.5 Hours (Accomplished during your Commercial Multi-Engine Flight Check) |
| Flight Time Included: |
Up to 7 Hours Multi-Engine Up to 5 Hours Single-Engine |
Up to 13.5 Hours Multi-Engine Up to 5 Hours Single-Engine |
| These are maximum times. Your program will include the flight time necessary to prepare you for the flight check and meet the Multi-PIC flight time requirement of 15 hours. | ||
Designated Pilot Examiners’ Fees
Examiners’ fees are not included in the course cost. These fees range from $1100 to $1350 depending on the location and are payable directly to the examiners in cash only.
Housing
ATP has company apartments that may be available at a rate less than hotels. Check for availability when scheduling.
Financing (Optional)
ATP offers financing through SLM Financial. Further details and information regarding the application process may be obtained by calling 800-ALL-ATPS.
Scheduling
To schedule your CFI Program, call 800-ALL-ATPS (800-255-2877). A $1000 payment/deposit for non-returnable training materials and to reserve your class date is required at the time you schedule. The non-refundable $1000 payment will be applied to the CFI Program cost, leaving the balance ($5,995 or $6,995 depending on program) due when you arrive for training. The balance due may be paid by cash, cashier’s check, money order, certified check or traveler’s checks. Credit cards and personal/company checks are not accepted.
When you schedule, we will send you:
- ATP Manuals:
- Piper Seminole Training Supplement
- ATP's Flight Instructor Packet
- ATP's CFI Program Pre-Test
- Aircraft Manuals:
- Piper's Seminole Information Manual
- Cessna Owner's Manual
- FAA Manuals:
- FAR / AIM
- FAA Airplane Flying Handbook
- FAA Instrument Flying Handbook
- FAA Aviation Instructor's Handbook
- FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
- Practical Test Standards (PTS):
- Private Pilot for Airplane Single-Engine
- Private Pilot for Airplane Multi-Engine
- Instrument
- Commercial Pilot
- Flight Instructor for Airplane Multi-Engine
- Flight Instructor Instrument
- Flight Instructor for Airplane Single-Engine
- T-Shirts, Cap & Bag Tag
- Directions to the ATP Training Center and accommodations information
ATP requires that you schedule two weeks before your class date so that you will have enough time to review the training materials and complete the pre-test before arriving for training.
Prerequisites Prior to Start Date
- Commercial License
- Single-Engine
- Multi-Engine
- Instrument
- Instrument Proficiency
- 1st or 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
- FAA CFI Written Exams Complete
- Fundamentals of Instructions (FOI)
- Flight Instructor (FIA)
- Flight Instructor Instrument (FII)
- Thorough Knowledge of:
- ATP Piper Seminole Training Supplement
- ATP Flight Instructor Packet
(Both provided to you before arriving for your training program.)
Required Items
You must bring the following items for your training program:
- Airman Certificates
- FAA Medical Certificate
- Valid, Unexpired United States Passport
- Picture ID (U.S. Passport accepted)
- All Logbooks
- FAA CFI Written Results (Original only, not a copy):
- Fundamentals of Instructions (FOI)
- Flight Instructor (FIA)
- Flight Instructor Instrument (FII)
- ATP Flight Instructor Packet
ATP’s Fleet
- 86 Piper Seminoles
- 3 New 2008 Models Delivered by Year-End
- 38 New 2000 & Later Models
- 48 Refurbished 1979/80/97 Models
- All HSI & Garmin GNS 430
Moving Map GPS Equipped
- 50 Cessna 172s
- All Garmin GNC 300 Moving Map GPS Equipped
- 40 Multi-Engine FTDs
- 21 Frasca TruFlite FTDs w/GNS 430
- 5 ELITE RC-1 FTD w/GNS 430
- 14 AST-300 FTDs many w/GNS 430
- 5 CRJ-200 Regional Jet FTDs
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ATP's CFI Program Instructors
ATP's CFI Program is managed and taught by some of the most qualified pilots and instructors in the country. Below is an excerpt from NAFI regarding our Training Manager who also conducts most of the CFI Initial programs in Jacksonville:
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Walter S Schamel, a training manager for Airline Transport Professionals and a resident of Winter Haven, FL. Recently, Walt's designation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by NAFI, his professional aviation organization.
To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 81,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than three hundred of them have achieved that distinction thus far. The last seven national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Walt is one of only 38 Florida aviation educators to earn this prestigious ”Master“ title.
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