Ep219 : ATP-CTP and Type Ratings: How Flight Training International Prepares You for Success

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Business, Careers, Leisure, Aviation

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

ATP-CTP is a critical step toward becoming an airline pilot, but how do you prepare for it and make the most of your training? In this episode, Dan Wilborn from Flight Training International (FTI) breaks down what to expect in ATP-CTP, the importance of early preparation, and how FTI’s personalized approach helps pilots succeed. With training centers in Denver and Miami, FTI offers ATP-CTP courses twice a month, including academic instruction and hands-on experience in Boeing and Airbus simulators. Learn about the three key parts of ATP certification—ATP-CTP, the written exam, and the practical—and how to tailor your training to fit your goals. Plus, find out how to use military benefits like the GI Bill to fund your training and why investing in the right program can make all the difference in your career

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

What ATP-CTP training involves and how Flight Training International prepares pilots for success.

The structure of ATP certification: ATP-CTP, the written exam, and the ATP practical.

Why airlines value ATP-CTP and type ratings when evaluating candidates.

How to prepare for ATP-CTP and the importance of backing up your time with early study.

The benefits of training at FTI, including small class sizes, experienced instructors, and personalized support.

How to use military benefits like the GI Bill to fund your ATP training.

How to contact FTI for more information or to sign up for training.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey, pilot, welcome back to Ready for Pushback. I'm Nick Fielke. I'm glad you're joining me. We have
0:07.8	another interview show today. And today's conversation is with a gentleman named Dan Wilburn from Flight Training International.
0:15.8	Dan, you may remember from our conversation about Iacra. But today we're talking specifically about flight training international.
0:24.1	And all the goodness that they do, if you are a pilot going through your training or leaving the military,
0:31.3	at some point you're going to need to get your ATP-CTP course knocked out.
0:40.0	And at some point in your life, you may be looking to make yourself more competitive. So you might want a new type rating. You might want to get your
0:44.6	ATP certificate fully signed off. All these things like we talk about maybe your, if you're military,
0:50.9	we talk about a lot of VA stuff. If you're a foreign pilot, we talk about what that looks like.
0:57.0	If you're really targeting United, this might be a good thing for you because they're at the United Trading Center.
1:02.6	Really cool little sprinkles of knowledge coming out here.
1:06.6	One thing I do want to add is FTI is going to be doing a discount for the first 10 people to sign up for an ATP-C-T-B course.
1:17.9	I get $100 discount.
1:19.2	And if you sign up for their ATP-C-TB course and their FMC course. You get a 50% discount along with, uh, the
1:31.0	FMC course as well. So a hundred percent for a, or $100, or $100, I wish it was on.
1:35.8	I said, right? $100 for the, uh, uh, A TPCDB course and an extra 50% off if you want to do, uh,
1:43.2	follow on if FMC training or anything past that.
1:46.7	So you can, all the information in the show notes, you guys can handle all that.
1:50.3	And this is a great show.
1:51.8	I think you're going to really like it.
1:52.9	All right?
1:53.3	So sit back, relax.
1:55.6	Let's get ready for pushback.
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