FAA Part 142 · DFW, Dallas · Las Vegas · Orlando
Gulf Coast
Aeronautical
FAA Part 142 training for ATP CTP, type ratings, and recurrent training
We train at DFW, Dallas, Buildings 1 and 2 in Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Orlando, Florida. Small classes. Full flight simulation simulators. Our staff bring military flight experience and air carrier operations behind every simulator and any training element.
Why GCAS
Why train with GCAS
- Classes of ten or fewerATP CTP virtual classes are limited to 10 students, so every pilot gets personal attention.
- Your checkride inside the courseEnrolled students take their checkride with our own GCAS examiner inside the course. For type ratings, the ATP practical test can run with the type rating when you qualify.
- Military and airline instructorsOur instructors bring both military flight experience and airline (air carrier) operations experience to every simulator session.
- 737 alongside A-320Train in Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A-320 full flight simulators at DFW, Dallas, Building 1, with more A-320 simulators in Las Vegas and Orlando.
Clients name their instructors: “Gib and Steve made our ATP CTP training a great experiance.” “Mitch is an awesome Instructor Pilot!!!”
The mission
Train for airline and professional operations
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services is an FAA Part 142 training center. We offer Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) courses, ATP and type ratings, and recurrent training.
Programs
All training- 01ATP CTPAirline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program, with a virtual classroom option for the ground school.Learn more
- 02Virtual classroomATP CTP ground school in the virtual classroom.Learn more
- 03A-320Airbus A-320 PIC type rating.Learn more
- 04B-737Boeing B-737 PIC type rating.Learn more
- 05A-320 recurrentRecurrent training.Learn more
- 06B-737 recurrentB-737 recurrent training and §61.58 proficiency checks.Learn more
- 07Foreign ATPLFAA ATP and type rating.Learn more
Who GCAS serves
Commercial operators, qualified professional pilots, military pilots moving to civilian flying, and pilots holding foreign licenses. See About GCAS, Military pilots and veterans, and International pilot clients.
Training locations
Client feedback
“I can’t say enough good things about Gib and his instructors. If you are looking to knock out your CTP and ATM requirements before your ATP practical, GO TO GCAS!”
“I was completely set up for success for my follow-on certificates and flight training. I can't say enough about what a great experience I had and would highly recommend GCAS to any aviator looking to further their professional career. Thanks again Gib and GCAS team!”
“Gib and Steve made our ATP CTP training a great experiance. We had three other pilot's in the class, and I felt that we each received personalized instruction! The simulator training was outstanding. Something I know I will use in the future.”
“Mitch is an awesome Instructor Pilot!!! I came to just to fill the ATP CTP square, and I walked away with a wealth of aviation information that I can bring back to my cockpit. Thank you!”
“The ATP CTP course was great! The fact that the Sheppard Air Prep software was inclued was perfect. I aced the ATP Exam! Gib was able to take care of all my Mil Comp certification during the course and saved us a 500 mile round trip to Birmingham.”
“With Gulf Coast Aero's Virtual Classroom I was able to complete the Ground School portion of my ATP CTP training while I was deployed. Gib and his team worked around my deployment to get the training completed ASAP. They are truly Vets taking care of Vets”
Contact sales
Gulf Coast Aeronautical Services LLC, 77 Breckyn Loop, Freeport FL 32439-8233
FAA Air Agency Number 1GUX090K
Office hours: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700 CT, closed Saturday and Sunday
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