The Airline Transport Pilot Rating is the highest rating you can achieve as a helicopter pilot. The average ATP rated pilot earns more over their career than a pilot who does not have the rating. Significant experience outside of your initial training will be needed before pursuing this rating.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be at least 23 years of age.
- Must hold a first-class medical prior to training.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating
- 1,200 hours of total time as a pilot that includes at least:
- 500 hours of cross-country flight time.
- 100 hours of night flight time, of which 15 hours are in helicopters.
- 200 hours of flight time in helicopters, which includes at least 75 hours as a pilot in command.
- 75 hours of instrument flight time in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions, of which at least 50 hours are obtained in flight.
Cost Estimate:
Note: The estimated price requires the applicant meets or exceeds the
minimum flight experience requirements as per FAR 61.161.
| ATP Costs | Amount | Total | |
| Flight Instruction | 25.5 | $495.00 | $12,622.50 |
| Ground School | 40 | $65.00 | $2,600.00 |
| Pre & Post Flight Briefing | 10 | $65.00 | $650.00 |
| Book Kit | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| FAA Examiner Fee | 1 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Aircraft Rental for Check Ride | 1.5 | $495.00 | $742.50 |
| FAA Medical Exam | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Written Exam Test | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Ground Software | 1 | $39.99 | $39.99 |
| TOTAL | $18,324.99 |
NOTE: All numbers and prices are subject to change and all hours are based on FAA minimums.