VATSIM's pilot training program is a voluntary system that is open to each and every member of VATSIM. The program includes 4 different ratings.

The training for each rating will be provided by a VATSIM Authorized Training Organization (ATO). ATOs are third party training providers who have undergone a certification audit by the VATSIM Pilot Training Department to ensure the quality of the program meets or exceeds VATSIM's documented standards for each rating and for how ATO administer the training to member pilots. The ATO awards VATSIM Pilot Ratings once the student has completed all required coursework successfully.

Here is the listing of all current VATSIM Authorized Training Organizations.

If you are looking to sharpen old skills or master new skills, please use our ATOs to help you learn the finer points of online flying with VATSIM to become the most proficient pilot you can be!

If you have questions or concerns relative to flight training please don't hesitate to contact my office at vpplt(at)vatsim(dot)net.

Simon Kelsey
VATGOV13, VATSIM VP Pilot Training

VATSIM's pilot training program is a voluntary system that is open to each and every member of VATSIM. The program includes 4 different ratings.

The training for each rating will be provided by a VATSIM Authorized Training Organization (ATO). ATOs are third party training providers who have undergone a certification audit by VATSIM's Virtual Special Operations Department to ensure the quality of the program meets or exceeds VATSIM's documented standards for each rating and for how ATO administer the training to member pilots. The ATO awards VATSIM Military Pilot Ratings once the student has completed all required coursework successfully.

Here is the listing of all current VATSIM Authorized Training Organizations.

If you are looking to sharpen old skills or master new skills, please use our ATOs to help you learn the finer points of online flying with VATSIM to become the most proficient military pilot you can be!

If you have questions or concerns relative to flight training please don't hesitate to contact my office at specopstraining(at)vatsim(dot)net.

Sean Peterson
Director, VATSIM Special Operations