ATP-CTP Cost Guide

What Drives ATP-CTP And Type Rating Cost

We haven't published fixed tuition figures for our ATP-CTP or type rating courses, because the final price depends on the specifics of the course you book: the aircraft type, whether you need a combined course, and any scheduling or make-up sessions. Rather than quote a number that may not apply to your situation, this guide walks through the cost drivers so you know what to ask about when you contact us.

The ATP-CTP program itself is standardized by the FAA at 42 total hours — 32 hours of ground school and 10 hours of full-flight simulator time — delivered over 6 to 8 days. That structure is consistent across the industry, which means the biggest cost variables are the aircraft simulator used for the required sim hours and any provider-specific ground school format.

What's Typically Included In Tuition

A type rating or ATP-CTP course price generally reflects the full instructional package: ground school instruction, full-flight simulator time with a qualified instructor, briefings and debriefs, and course materials. For type ratings, that also includes the aircraft-specific systems and procedures training that leads into checkride preparation.

What's not always included — and worth confirming directly — are things like travel and lodging near the training center, FAA written exam or knowledge test fees paid to third parties, and any additional simulator sessions requested beyond the standard course length.

• Ground school instruction and course materials
• Scheduled full-flight simulator hours with an instructor
• Briefings, debriefs, and checkride preparation
• Not typically included: travel, lodging, and third-party exam fees

Type Rating Length By Aircraft

Course length is one of the clearest cost signals we can give without quoting a number, since longer courses generally mean more ground and simulator hours. Single-aircraft type ratings — Airbus A320, Airbus A330, ATR 42/72, Boeing 737 NG/MAX, and Boeing 737 Classic — run 28 to 35 days. A combined Boeing 757/767 course, which covers both aircraft together, runs 35 to 40 days.

Because the 757 and 767 share a common type rating and much of their systems and handling characteristics, training them together is more time-efficient than two separate single-type courses, even though the combined course itself is longer than either would be alone.

Additional Costs To Ask About

Beyond course tuition, pilots budgeting for ATP-CTP or a type rating should plan for a few categories of cost that sit outside the training itself: FAA knowledge test and checkride fees, travel to and lodging near our Miami Springs facility, and any incidental costs tied to make-up sessions if illness or scheduling conflicts extend your course.

International students should also factor in visa-related costs and travel logistics, since these are separate from tuition and vary by country of origin.

How To Get An Accurate Quote

Because tuition depends on the aircraft, course type, and your background (for example, whether you're completing your first type rating or converting an existing one), the most reliable way to get an accurate cost is to speak with us directly. We can walk through your specific course, timeline, and any prior certifications that may affect scheduling.

Start by visiting our admissions page to share your background and the course you're interested in, or call us at (407) 777-0111 to talk through your options before committing to a course date.