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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER

Commercial
Pilot

Professional certification for a career in aviation.

Fly for compensation

The Commercial Pilot Certificate takes your skills to the professional level. Rigorous standards and advanced maneuvers prepare you for a rewarding career in aviation.

Whether you dream of flying charters, becoming an airline pilot, or working in aerial operations, this certificate opens the door to getting paid to do what you love.

Program Overview

Total Flight Time250+ hrs
PIC Time Required100 hrs
Complex TrainingIncluded
Cross-Country50 hrs PIC

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Commercial Maneuvers

Chandelles, lazy eights, steep spirals, and eights on pylons

Complex Aircraft

Retractable gear, constant-speed propeller, and flaps operation

Precision Flying

Tighter tolerances and professional-level performance standards

Night Operations

Advanced night flying skills and procedures

Emergency Procedures

Advanced emergency handling and decision making

Commercial Regulations

FAR Part 61 and 91 commercial operations requirements

Prerequisites

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
  • 2nd class medical certificate
  • 250 hours total flight time
  • 100 hours pilot-in-command time

Career Paths

Opportunities

  • Charter pilot
  • Flight instructor (with CFI)
  • Aerial photography/survey
  • Banner towing
  • Regional airline (with ATP)

Start your aviation career

Take the next step toward becoming a professional pilot.