Single-Engine Time Building (LOFT)

Build meaningful single-engine flight time through structured, real-world flight scenarios designed to strengthen your skills and confidence.

Take your time building to the next level with ATP's Single Engine Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) program. This airline-oriented program immerses you in realistic flight scenarios that develop decision-making, situational awareness, and operational proficiency while efficiently accumulating time toward your professional pilot career.

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.

Time Build blocks are structured for certificated pilots. Call ATP Admissions at (904) 595-7950 to learn more and to schedule your program.

Time building options: 25 hours of flight time with an instructor over 10 days, or 50 hours over 21 days. Additional time must be allotted for the practical test and potential delays such as illness, weather and/or any additional training required.

Cost. 25 hours of single-engine flight time (with instructor) $10,995 / 10 days; 50 hours $19,995 / 21 days. Call ATP Admissions for current training center premiums. Full financing available; alumni discount available.

Payment. 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 American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, cash, cashier's check, money order, certified check, and traveler's checks. 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.

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.

Graduates receive an ATP Certificate of Completion, and the program is PilotPool.com Vetted. This structured, airline-oriented time building approach accelerates your path toward advanced ratings and professional flying while efficiently accumulating time toward your professional pilot career.

Time Build blocks are structured for certificated pilots who already hold a Single-Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating; an alumni discount is available to ATP graduates.

Scenario-based time building. ATP's single-engine Line-Oriented Flight Training program immerses you in realistic, airline-oriented flight scenarios designed to build decision-making, systems management and proficiency while you accumulate time with an instructor. You choose a 25-hour block (about 10 days) or a 50-hour block (about 21 days), and finish with an ATP Certificate of Completion.

Reserving and paying. A $995 non-refundable payment reserves your class date and the remaining payment is due on arrival. Call ATP Admissions at (904) 595-7950 for current locations, availability and any training center premiums; extra time should be allowed for potential delays such as illness or weather.

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. You must be instrument current and proficient. ATP recommends business casual dress for training, with closed-toed shoes.