Frontier Airlines
F9 Pilot Cadet Program
Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.
Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.
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Who it's for
No prior experience needed; 1st-class medical; vision correctable to 20/20; passport; 19+ at start; HS diploma (BS preferred); US work authorization. With a PPL you can transfer… Show more
No prior experience needed; 1st-class medical; vision correctable to 20/20; passport; 19+ at start; HS diploma (BS preferred); US work authorization. With a PPL you can transfer to ATP; from a non-ATP school, apply once you hold a commercial.
Cost and financing
Tuition set by ATP, averages ~$90,000. Stipend $500/mo until 750 hrs, then $1,000/mo; Frontier pays ATP-CTP and jet transition. GI Bill usable.
Partner schools
ATP Flight School (70+ locations)
Application window
Official page: 'temporarily closing the application window for our Cadet Program… Watch for applications to reopen again soon!'
Notes
You can't be in another cadet program at the same time.
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Questions
Is F9 Pilot Cadet Program accepting applications?
Status at last check (2026-10-16): Closed. Official page: 'temporarily closing the application window for our Cadet Program… Watch for applications to reopen again soon!'
Who is F9 Pilot Cadet Program for?
No prior experience needed; 1st-class medical; vision correctable to 20/20; passport; 19+ at start; HS diploma (BS preferred); US work authorization. With a PPL you can transfer to ATP; from a non-ATP school, apply once you hold a commercial.
What does F9 Pilot Cadet Program cost?
Tuition set by ATP, averages ~$90,000. Stipend $500/mo until 750 hrs, then $1,000/mo; Frontier pays ATP-CTP and jet transition. GI Bill usable.
When was F9 Pilot Cadet Program last checked?
2026-10-16. Confirm on the official page before you apply, pay, or turn another path down.