Commercial Pilot

Your commercial certificate allows you to get paid for flying depending on the specific operation. This is a great way to build your hours and make money while doing it.

Commercial Pilot Requirements

Course Prerequisites

Hold at least a private pilot certificate
Ability to read, write and speak English
Be at least 18 years old at the time of the checkride

Part 61 Training Requirements

250 Hours of Total Flight Time
100 Hours of Pilot in Command Time (PIC)
50 hours of Cross Country Time
One 300nm Cross Country flight, with landings at three points, and one point at least 250nm from the departure airport
10 Hours of Complex or Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) Time
- We have a Cessna 172RG, Piper Arrow, Sting S4 and a Diamond DA40 to satisfy these requirements
65 question multiple choice exam

See additional requirements in §61.129 here

*If you are training via a part 141 program, see the requirements here.

Why get a commercial pilot’s license?

A commercial pilot certificate allows you to get paid for flying and is required for any of the following occupations:

Airline Pilot
Certified Flight Instructor
Charter Pilot
Ferry Pilot
Banner Tow Pilot
Pipeline Patrol
Aerial Survey Pilot
Agricultural Pilot
Cargo Pilot

Instead of paying for flight time, a commercial pilot certificate will allow you to get paid for flying and allow you to fly more often.