Airline Transport Pilot
Authorizes pilot-in-command privileges in airline and other operations requiring an Airline Transport Pilot certificate.

MODERN STUDY PREP FOR FAA CERTIFICATES
CHECKRIDE PREP is the modern study system for FAA exams, built around efficient learning, measurable progress and consistent preparation.
Practice with real exam-style FAA questions, track your performance, and access personalized oral prep.
THE CATALOG
AVAILABLE NOWPARPILOT CERTIFICATE · STAGE 01
Authorizes non-commercial flight as pilot in command, including carrying passengers, subject to the ratings and operating limitations held.
AVAILABLE NOWIRARATING · STAGE 02
Authorizes flight under instrument flight rules and in weather below VFR minimums.
AVAILABLE NOWCAXPILOT CERTIFICATE · STAGE 03
Authorizes flight as pilot in command for compensation or hire, including carrying persons or property.
AVAILABLE NOWPRH · IRH · CRHHELICOPTER CERTIFICATES & RATINGS
Prepare for Private Pilot Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, and Commercial Helicopter knowledge exams through one dedicated rotorcraft pathway.
AVAILABLE NOWGEN · AIR · POWMECHANIC CERTIFICATE
Authorizes aircraft maintenance, alterations, and return-to-service approvals within the privileges of the Airframe and Powerplant ratings held.
AVAILABLE NOWIARFOR CERTIFICATED A&Ps
Authorizes annual inspections and approval of major repairs and alterations for return to service. Prep for the figure-based FAA IA knowledge test.
AVAILABLE NOWUAGREMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATE
Authorizes operation of small unmanned aircraft as remote pilot in command, including most commercial and other non-recreational operations.
AVAILABLE NOWFW ↔ RWTRANSITION · ORAL PREP
Focused Transition Oral Prep in both directions, Airplane to Helicopter and Helicopter to Airplane, for Private, Instrument, and Commercial pilots.
14 CFR § 61.63(b)
An added category rating generally does not require another knowledge test, but the practical test still includes an oral evaluation and flight portion.
Authorizes pilot-in-command privileges in airline and other operations requiring an Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Authorizes flight or ground instruction and applicable endorsements within the privileges of the instructor certificate and ratings held.
HOW THE INTELLIGENT SYSTEM WORKS
CHECKRIDE PREP turns every practice answer into a clearer next step, from your first diagnostic questions to full-length mock exams.
01 · ANSWER
Work through realistic questions organized around your selected rating.
02 · UNDERSTAND
See why an answer is right so you build knowledge instead of memorizing a letter.
03 · FOCUS
The system identifies subject gaps and directs your next study session toward them.
04 · PROVE
Measure readiness under exam-style conditions and track progress over time.
Your study plan changes as your knowledge changes.
Master a weak area and the system shifts focus, so you are always working on the next thing that moves you closer to test day.
// THE PILOT PROGRESSION
PROGRESSION TIMES MAY VARY.
PART 61 MINIMUMS SHOWN.
01 · PRIVATE
40 hrs
Includes 20 hrs of flight training, 10 hrs solo, and a 150 NM solo cross-country.
02 · INSTRUMENT
50 XC PIC
Includes 15 hrs with a CFII and a 250 NM IFR cross-country.
03 · COMMERCIAL
250 hrs
Includes 100 hrs PIC, 50 hrs cross-country, and night, instrument, and advanced airplane experience.
04 · INSTRUCTOR
Teach
Not required for ATP, but commonly used to build flight time after Commercial.
05 · ATP
1,500 hrs
Requires ATP certification training program before the multi-engine written exam.
OUTSIDE
THE LADDER
Part 107 and the A&P mechanic certificate are standalone qualifications with no flight-hour prerequisite and no dependency on the pilot progression.
// WHO BUILT THIS
CHECKRIDE PREP was written and reviewed by a team of aviation professionals, military personnel, and academics.
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Pilots & Certified Ground Instructors
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Aerospace & Software Engineers
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A&P Mechanics & Military Aircrew
04
College Educators & Veterans
// THE SAME STUDY SYSTEM IN EVERY COURSE
FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD
01 · KNOWLEDGEStudy exam-style questions, review clear explanations, and track your performance across every subject area until you're consistently exam-ready.
EXPLANATIONS · SUBJECT ANALYTICS →
02 · PRACTICETake unlimited FAA practice exams. After scoring 80% or higher twice consecutively, submit your details for review and request the endorsement (where applicable) to take the official FAA knowledge test.
PRACTICE EXAMS · TEST ENDORSEMENT →
03 · CHECKRIDE PREPAfter passing the FAA knowledge test, upload your AKT report. CHECKRIDE PREP analyzes your deficiency codes to build personalized study prep for your orals. Complete realistic typed mock orals where applicable.
REPORT ANALYSIS · ORAL STUDY PREP →

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