ATP Flight School to Host Alumni Career Expo With 20 Airline and Industry Partners
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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATP Flight School is set to host an exclusive career expo for students and alumni at its Arlington, Texas, training center with 20 airline and industry partners on October 1. Nearly 500 aspiring airline pilots are slated to attend the networking event, where they'll have the opportunity to speak directly with pilot recruiters and representatives from airlines including American, Delta, Frontier, United, SkyWest and more.

While airline pilot demand remains strong, it is competitive, with the majority of airlines recruiting exclusively through their cadet programs.1 ATP students have access to every regional airline cadet program, and the career expo gives students and graduates from across the nation the opportunity to speak directly with airlines and chart their path to the flight deck through ATP's airline-backed Career Tracks™.

The career expo is one of several ways ATP supports alumni beyond training. Through the no-cost ATP Alumni Association, ATP has invested more than $460,000 in alumni career development and support since the beginning of 2025.

In 2026, ATP doubled the number of sponsored passes available to alumni and instructors for major aviation industry conferences, providing greater access to airline recruiters, industry leaders and professional networking opportunities. ATP also continues to award a fully sponsored Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) and A320 Type Rating each quarter, helping alumni gain advanced qualifications as they progress toward airline careers.

Additionally, ATP has expanded airline interview support, partnering with Spitfire Elite to provide alumni with discounted and fully sponsored interview preparation. That support has included interview preparation resources for displaced Spirit Airlines pilots as they pursued new airline opportunities.

"ATP's investment in its graduates extends beyond flight training and well into their airline careers," said Michael Arnold, Vice President of Marketing, ATP Flight School. "Through the ATP Alumni Association, we're expanding access to advanced training, interview preparation, industry events and direct airline connections that help graduates secure airline pilot jobs."

ATP alumni can learn more about the career expo and register for free at ATPAlumni.org/career-expo-rsvp.

About ATP Flight School

ATP is the nation's largest flight school, providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career. For 40 years, ATP has been the leader in professional flight training, supplying pilots to airlines and corporate operators. ATPFlightSchool.com

About ATP Alumni Association

The ATP Alumni Association fosters a community for ATP graduates, providing networking opportunities, career resources, and support. The association hosts events, such as the upcoming career expo, to connect alumni with leading airlines and advance their professional development. For more information, visit ATPAlumni.org 

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Michael Arnold

Vice President of Marketing

[email protected]

(904) 595-7950

1Aero Crew Solutions, "2026 Pilot Hiring Outlook," From the Interview Table, email newsletter, January 2026, subject line "Is It Okay to Post Your Paycheck Online?"

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