Cassidy Wood Review & Testimonial

As I now get to fly for one of our Airline Partners, it will be encouraging to know that I am always a part of ATP and will look forward to alumni events and opportunities. Thank you again for changing the trajectory of my life and for giving me the tools needed to get bette... Read More »

I’m now a First Officer at United Airlines, flying the 787 Dreamliner out of Washington Dulles International Airport. ATP’s fast-paced training program and strict SOPs helped prepare me for what it’s really like to be a professional pilot where you have strict standards and uniform procedures. Read More »

When I started as a student at ATP in July 2019, I had no flying experience, but ATP’s full-immersion program helped me progress quickly, and now, in just 3 years, I'm sitting in the right seat of an Avelo Air B737-NG thanks to ATP's Direct Flow program. Read More »

From day one you feel as you are part of a team working together to achieve a common goal. Read More »

Immediately upon beginning my training I recognized how ATP has built the brand it has in the industry and truly is the fastest program to the airlines. All the material and more to be successful is provided and all it takes is the effort on the student's part. Read More »

ATP gave me the tools needed to excel in my Airline Career. Read More »

I could not be more pleased with the instructors at LZU [ATP Flight School Training Center - Atlanta, GA (LZU)]. Todd and David [David Thompson and Todd Shellnutt, ATP Flight Instructors] are with out a doubt the most knowledgeable instructors I've ever come across. I would ... Read More »

My overall experience during CFI school is nothing but positive. David and Todd [David Thompson and Todd Shellnutt, ATP Flight Instructors] are very very thorough in all the training they provide. I could tell as a student how much they care by the way they teach and instruc... Read More »

David Thompson and Todd Shellnutt [ATP Flight Instructors] were both fantastic instructors I couldn't have asked for better. In the plane David is calm and challenges you to be a better pilot. That combined with the amazing ground training received from him and Todd improved... Read More »

CFI school was an amazing experience. David Thompson, Todd Shellnutt [ATP Flight Instructors] and Danyelle Thompson [ATP Training Support Specialist] make a great team. They did everything in their power to make sure we all would be successful. The initial stages of training... Read More »

I was extremely pleased with the instruction from David and Todd [David Thompson and Todd Shellnutt, ATP Flight Instructors]. I felt well prepared for the checkride. They both have the passion of truly wanting their students to succeed in this career and took time to thoroug... Read More »

I really enjoy my training in Atlanta [ATP Training Center - LZU]. I learned a lot and the instructors were very knowledgeable and informative. Training made me become a better pilot and future instructor. Read More »

David Thompson and Todd Shellnutt [ATP Flight Instructors] run an excellent CFI program that is a credit to ATP. They aim to train professional pilots with solid thought processes as opposed to just the minimum to pass the checkride. I feel having been a student at the LZU [... Read More »

To begin with, I enjoyed having CFI school down in Atlanta [ATP Training Center at LZU]. They are very organized and know how to make this experience very beneficial to your learning strengths. David [David Thompson, ATP Flight Instructor] was very knowledgeable on the fligh... Read More »

Both my instructors David Thompson and Todd Shellnutt [ATP Flight Instructors] were fantastic instructors. They helped me get through this MEI check ride and they believed in me. I would suggest them to anyone who wants to become a pilot because they truly care and they will... Read More »

This survey applies to my three most recent checkrides: Private-Multi, Commerical Multi, and Commerical Single. Jesse Duquaine [ATP Flight Instructor] is a skilled instructor who does a great job of relating all the instructional material to its real world application. I app... Read More »

I had an amazing experience with the CFI course at LZU. I would highly recommend this location to anyone that is seeking there Flight Instructor certificate. Todd [Todd Shellnutt, ATP Flight Instructor] and David [David Thompson, ATP Flight Instructor] were bother very helpf... Read More »

David [David Thompson, ATP Flight Instructor] was awesome. He is definitely a busy guy with all of the CFI training that he is doing as well, but you would never know it. He did amazing at fitting me into the schedule promptly and giving me great instruction. He prepared me ... Read More »

David Thompson along with Todd Shellnut [ATP Flight Instructors] were as good as it gets when it comes to flight instructors. They were very professional and knowledgeable. They showed a great interest in making sure you got through the CFI school and made it an enjoyable ex... Read More »

I'm now looking forward to my first job as a CFI, and know that ATP prepared me for a rewarding career! Read More »