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
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.