ATP CTP. Type Ratings
Airline-Level Simulator Training
Bring Your Crew.
Save Up to $650.
Enroll with a friend and you both pay $2,999 instead of $3,499. Then every extra pilot you bring takes another $50 off your seat — and everyone you bring still locks in the $2,999 rate.
Ladder prices are the referrer's seat — every pilot you bring pays the $2,999 Bring-a-Friend rate · ATP CTP, 6–7 days, 30 hrs ground school + 10 hrs full-motion simulator · Dallas, TX & Miami, FL · A $999 deposit reserves each seat
Courses
FAA-approved Part 142 training on the Boeing 737-800 — from your first type rating to annual checks, requalification, and currency.
B737 Type Rating
The complete FAA-approved initial type rating on the B737-800 — CPAT home study, ground school, systems integration, seven full-flight simulator modules, and your FAA checkride.
Learn More→New! Now in MiamiATP / CTP
The FAA-required 6–7 day bridge to your Airline Transport Pilot certificate — 30 hours of ground school and 10 hours of full-motion simulator, in Dallas or Miami.
Learn More→Recurrent Training
Your annual 61.58 PIC proficiency check with minimum downtime — 16 hours of home study, one ground school day, one sim session, and the check.
Learn More→Requalification
Been away from the 737? Two FAA-approved tracks sized to your lapse — 12–35 or 36–59 months — restore your PIC qualification and full currency.
Learn More→Differences Training
Step up from the 737 Classic (-200/-300/-400/-500) to the -800 Next Generation, trained to the FAA Flight Standardization Board requirements.
Learn More→Currency Training
Restore your 61.57 night takeoff-and-landing and instrument recency in the full-flight simulator — one briefing, one two-hour session, done.
Learn More→Also Trained at AVS
- High-Altitude Endorsement (61.31(g))
- Upset Prevention & Recovery
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- PIC Upgrade Training (SIC → PIC)
- Circling Approach Limitation Removal
- 61.58 PIC Proficiency Checks
- Instrument Proficiency Checks
- LNAV/VNAV & RNAV (GPS) Approach Training
- Windshear, EGPWS & TCAS Scenario Training
Most of these are built into our courses — call (817) 747-6577 and we'll map what you need to the right program.
Transparent Pricing
Course Pricing
Per Pilot · Train as a Crew
Published prices are per pilot for paired (crew) enrollment with a two-pilot minimum — you pay less and fly more than training solo.
B737-800 Initial Type Rating
Per pilot · CPAT home study + ground school + 7 sim modules + FAA checkride
Course Details→B737 Recurrent Training
Per pilot · 16 hrs home study + ground school + sim + 61.58 check
Course Details→Bring a Friend — $2,999 EachATP CTP
Each · 6–7 days · 30 hrs ground + 10 hrs sim · Every extra pilot you bring: another $50 off your seat
Course Details→Additional Courses & Pricing — Per PilotExpandCollapse▾
| Course | Miami, FL | Dallas, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Requalification (12–35 months) | $3,999 | $3,999 |
| Requalification (36–59 months) | $7,499 | $8,499 |
| Differences Training (200 → 800) | $7,499 | $8,499 |
| Differences Training (300 → 800) | $7,499 | $8,499 |
| 90-Day Night Landing Currency | $699 | $699 |
| Recency of Experience | $699 | $699 |
Prices are per pilot for paired (crew) enrollment — two-pilot minimum — and are based on the FAA-approved minimum course footprint. Additional training beyond course minimums is billed separately. Training solo? Contact us for a quote.
Limited seats · Dallas, TX · Miami, FL
New! · Second Location
ATP CTP now in
Miami, Florida
AVS has been officially approved for our newest location. Train for your ATP CTP at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport — the same airline-level program, now on both coasts of the country.
Full ATP CTP Program
The complete FAA-compliant ATP Certification Training Program — ground school and simulator training — now available in South Florida.
Opa-Locka Executive Airport
Training hosted at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) — 14850 NW 44th Court, Suite 206 — minutes from downtown Miami.
The Same AVS Standard
The same experienced airline instructors, curriculum, and boutique service that built our reputation in Dallas–Fort Worth.
Why AVS
A family-owned aviation training company helping pilots bridge the gap between traditional flight training and the professional cockpit.
Family-Owned
12+ years working together in aviation education, united by a passion for training the next generation of professional pilots.
Boutique Service
Personalized attention from enrollment to checkride. Every detail of your experience is thoughtfully managed.
MPA-Award Instructors
MPA award-winning aviators and experienced airline pilots with decades of operational experience.
Real Equipment
Modern, high-quality full-motion simulators reflecting today's airline operations.
Airline-Level Equipment
Full-Motion
Simulator
The Facility
Fort Worth, Texas. A purpose-built training center with the same equipment the airlines use.
Full-Motion Simulator
Airline-grade full-motion simulator on-site.
Training in Action
Real instruction with airline pilots.
Sim Operator Station
Instructor-controlled scenarios.
Ground School
Dedicated classroom for briefings.
Built for Pilots
A facility designed around the training experience.
What to Expect
Training designed to replicate the expectations and environment of professional airline operations.
Ground Instruction
In-depth lessons covering high-altitude aerodynamics, adverse weather, stall prevention, upset recovery, transport-category systems, turbine ops, and airline-oriented procedures.
Structured Sim Sessions
Professional simulator training designed to replicate real operational scenarios in airline-style environments.
Airline-Style Briefings
Pre- and post-session briefings focused on procedures, decision-making, and operational discipline.
Dedicated Instructor Support
Work closely with experienced instructors providing personalized feedback and guidance throughout your program.
Graduates
Pilots who walked out of AVS with the confidence, skills, and professionalism required for the next step in their aviation career.
Certificate Day
ATP-CTP Completion
Admissions
Seats are limited and fill quickly. Begin your enrollment with the four steps below.
Contact
Reach out to our team and we'll guide you through program options, scheduling, and any questions you may have.
Apply
Complete the application and upload your driver's license, passport (non-U.S. citizens), and pilot certificate.
Reserve
Select your class date, submit a $999 deposit to reserve your seat, and choose accommodation from our partner hotels.
Train
We confirm enrollment, send your pre-course materials, and prep you for day one. You arrive ready to fly.
Travel & Stay
Partner Hotels
Corporate-discounted booking links with our partner hotels near the training center.
Shuttle Service
Information on complimentary hotel shuttle services to and from the simulator.
Local Dining
Curated recommendations so you can focus on training, not logistics.
Pre-Arrival Schedule
A preliminary training schedule shared in advance so you can plan your travel.
TSA Clearance
Non-U.S. citizens require Transportation Security Administration clearance before any simulator training begins. Typical processing time is one to four weeks.
TSA Fee
$140
NATA Fee
$99
Fingerprinting
~$100
Processing
1–4 wks
Required For
- Initial pilot certification
- Instrument rating
- Multi-engine rating
- Type rating
- Recurrent type rating
Application Process
- 01Register on the TSA AFSP website and submit your personal info
- 02Upload passport and visa documentation
- 03Provide a five-year address history
- 04Pay the $140 TSA application fee
- 05Select Air Vegas Services as your flight provider
U.S. citizens do not require TSA approval but must provide valid proof of citizenship to AVS — a U.S. passport or birth certificate with government-issued photo ID.
Contact
Phone
(817) 747-6577Dallas – Fort Worth
4649 Diplomacy Rd, Fort Worth, TX
Miami · New!
14850 NW 44th Court, Suite 206, Miami, FL