Better training makes better pilots. With best-in-class operational training from ATM, you'll fly more safely and efficiently, saving time and money.
The Best Value in Aviation Training
ATM’s syllabus is designed to address the aircraft systems, limitations, operational considerations and principles derived from the Airmanship Education Research Initiative. Your background and experience is heavily considered. At ATM we believe that sound systems knowledge, backed by knowledge of pertinent FAR’s, Instrument Practical Test Standards, and realistic self-analysis should be the foundation of any airmanship skill set.
We make a professional assessment regarding the student’s experience and your preference for the training, not rehashing the information you already know. Not only does a quality pilot need to know his aircraft, he needs to know how to operate it in today’s complex National Airspace system, as well as master operational principles that enable identification of the hazards, selecting appropriate action in conjunction with the physical skills to ensure a positive outcome.
For the initial course you should plan on 1–2 days of ground school, depending on the model of aircraft and your core experience. The flight portion of the training will take normally 1–2 days time to accomplish all required items and ensure competent handling of the specific aircraft. A recurrent training course typically entails 1 day ground school and 1 day of flight training.
The flight training portion of the instruction is accomplished using FAR 61.57 and the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards. The specifics for core competencies are listed on the Rating Table in the PTS. It is the desire of ATM to ensure our customers can execute the required IPC PTS tasks to the level of certificate held while developing sound Airmanship judgment to enable safe operations of their valued asset at all times.
If you need further information regarding syllabus specifics, take a look at our specific Training Programs. We assume that every one of our student pilots takes pride in being the best, so we listen to our clients and attempt to challenge each one to become better every session.
Dave Garvey, President
Dave purchased ATM from Ron Cox in January 2006 and is actively leading ATM, as well as providing flight instruction to some of ATM’s valued customers.
Dave was introduced to ATM and Ron Cox during his Malibu initial flight training in 1998. At that time Dave became the 1st single engine piston, Part 135 PIC in the Oakland FSDO, when single engine aircraft were authorized for charter operators. Dave subsequently brought ATM training into the King Air family of aircraft in 2001.
Dave has an extensive background in Naval Aviation as well as General Aviation and aircraft charter operations. His aviation career spans 30 years.
Dave has 14 years and over 2000 hours in tactical jets, including 35 carrier landings while flying for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. Dave obtained formal schooling at the Navy’s Prestigious Aviation Safety School, Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA and the University of Southern California’s Aviation Safety Program, Los Angeles, CA. Dave served as squadron instructor and Aviation Safety Program manager. Dave retired from the Navy in 2008 after a short assignment in Afghanistan.
Dave’s civilian experience started with regional and freight airlines. His work as a charter pilot has provided a wealth of experience in a wide variety of cabin class aircraft. He has worked with many pilots of every skill level.
Dave is type rated in the King Air 350 with extensive charter pilot experience in the King Air 350, 300, 200, 100 and 90 series airplanes. Other aircraft experience includes the BE-55, 58, 58P, Beech 1900, ATR 42, 72, PA-46 Malibu, Mirage, Meridian, JetProp, Matrix, PC-12, Cessna 401, 414, 421, Piper PA-31 Chieftain, Navajo, Mojave, PA-31T Cheyenne I, II, IIXL and SA-226 Metroliner II, Merlin III.
Steve Davis
Steve Davis is a Gold Seal CFIIMEIIGI who has been providing training with ATM since the late 1990s. He a passionate pilot, active instructor, and aircraft owner. Steve has over 13,000 hours of flight time and holds commercial, multi-engine instructor and instrument flight and ground instructor ratings. He is qualified to provide insurance approved initial and recurrent instruction for: Cessna 300 and 400 series, Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza, Mooney and Advanced cockpit electronics like Garmin G-1000, 400, 500 and 600 series. Steve has more than 30 years of experience in general aviation. He began flying at age 16 and his impressive resume includes positions as chief instructor, chief pilot and aircraft sales manager. 515-865-2790