Career milestone
Prepare for an airline role
Bring your qualifications, records, and preparation together for an airline’s selection and training process.
Your planning checklist
- Review current airline requirements and whether you qualify for ATP or restricted ATP privileges.
- Reconcile your logbook, prepare a focused résumé, and organize required documents.
- Prepare for interviews, airline training, type-rating requirements, and operating experience.
Check the source
FAA · ATP & air-carrier qualification guidance ↗
This is a U.S. airplane career-planning guide. Confirm current requirements, eligibility and training credit with your instructor and the FAA. Completing a checklist does not establish a qualification or guarantee a job.
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