CFI, CFII & Commercial Multi Program

Earn your flight instructor certificate, instrument flight instructor rating, and commercial pilot multi-engine rating. Take your certification to the next level and earn your flight instructor (CFI) certificate and multi-engine rating with the nation's leader in airline-oriented training.

Designed for Flex Commercial Pilot Program graduates, ATP's fast track CFI, CFII & Commercial Multi program includes all the training and resources you need to become a flight instructor: 18 hours Cessna 172 or Piper Archer flight time, 25 hours Piper Seminole flight time, all pre- and post-flight briefings, ATP Elevate Ground School and online training resources.

Aircraft. The world’s largest flight training fleet safely maintained by ATP's unparalleled nationwide maintenance department.

Time Frame. Fast track training – zero experience to airline pilot job in 2½ years, in most cases.

Proven Training. Airlines trust ATP trained pilots — proven by more graduates flying for airlines than from any other school.

Reputation. Professional airline-oriented training for over 40 years.

Cost. Fixed cost based on realistic flight times that exceed FAA Part 141 minimums — others quote a minimum cost.

Online Resources. Proprietary online training resources, including a comprehensive training library and interactive ground school webinar sessions.

Career Tracks™. ATP has Career Track™ to 38 airlines and corporate operators, backed by formal agreements and structured career progression.

Tuition Reimbursement. Airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement (if qualified) makes your goal more obtainable.

Nationally Awarded Instructors. The quality and professionalism of ATP instructors have been consistently recognized by AOPA and the National Association of Flight Instructors.

The CFI, CFII & Commercial Multi program is exclusive for Flex Commercial Pilot Program graduates. Classes can be scheduled by calling (904) 595-7950.

Fast track, 9-week program. Multiple classes are available each month and can be scheduled by calling (904) 595-7950. ATP offers a convenient housing option in an upscale, furnished apartment with utilities included.

Cost. $29,995 for the 9-week program, with full financing available. ATP requires a $995 non-refundable payment to reserve your class date; remaining payment is due upon arrival for training. Acceptable forms of payment are ACH / eCheck or Credit Card (up to $10,000). Cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, and certified checks are not accepted. Practical test fees are not included, and are paid directly to the examiner.

Fuel surcharge. Effective April 7, 2026, a fuel charge is in effect at all locations for students in the Airline Career Pilot Program, Career Track Discovery Program, Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI), Time Build, and CFI, CFII & Commercial Multi Program. Surcharges are calculated from the GASPRMREFGCW index: (index − $4.00) × 10 per single-engine flight hour and (index − $4.00) × 20 per multi-engine flight hour, applied only when the index exceeds $4.00.

Financing. ATP works with multiple lenders offering full financing for commercial pilot training, with loan payment deferment until you begin flying as an airline pilot. Loan amounts may include the cost of the program and living expenses incurred during training.

Federal student aid. Financial aid such as Stafford Loans and Pell Grants that can be requested through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cannot be used to help cover the costs of flight training at ATP. ATP has partnered with Sallie Mae for private student loans covering the cost to attend ATP. For those seeking scholarships, tuition reimbursement is available through ATP’s airline Career Tracks™ partners.

Earn your flight instructor certificates and commercial multi-engine rating to prepare for instructing and the airlines. After graduation, fly as a paid flight instructor to build the experience and flight time airlines require.

A nine-week fast-track finish. Designed for Flex Commercial Pilot Program graduates, the program earns the Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI), Instrument Flight Instructor Rating (CFII) and Commercial Multi-Engine Rating, with 18 hours of Cessna 172 or Piper Archer flight time, 25 hours of Piper Seminole flight time, all pre- and post-flight briefings, ATP Elevate ground school and online training resources. Multiple classes are available each month at the location ATP Admissions assigns.

Reserving and paying. A $995 non-refundable payment reserves your class date and the remaining payment is due on arrival, by ACH/eCheck or credit card (up to $10,000). Practical test fees are not included and are paid directly to the examiner. ATP offers a housing option in a furnished apartment with utilities included.

What to bring. All pilot certificates, a valid US passport or certified birth certificate (or TSA compliance), a current FAA medical certificate, an IFR-placarded kneeboard and a flashlight. Dress for a professional atmosphere: ATP recommends business casual for training and a suit for checkrides, with closed-toed shoes.