Turn your passion into a profession. Train for a career in commercial aviation.
A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) allows you to fly aircraft for compensation and hire. It's your gateway to a professional aviation career, from airlines to charter operations.
Earn money as a professional pilot for charter, cargo, or airline operations
Operate sophisticated aircraft with retractable gear and constant speed props
Master precision flying techniques required for commercial operations
Prerequisites for commercial pilot training
18 years old minimum
2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
250 total flight hours minimum
Pass Commercial Knowledge Test (70% minimum)
Advanced training for professional aviation careers
High-performance aircraft characteristics and limitations
Retractable gear, constant speed props, turbocharged engines
Part 135 operations, duty time limitations, and commercial rules
Turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, and hazardous weather
Weight and balance, performance charts, fuel planning
Crew resource management and decision making
Training in retractable gear and constant speed prop aircraft
Chandelles, lazy eights, steep spirals, and power-off 180s
Tight altitude, heading, and airspeed control
Long-distance flights with commercial standards
Advanced emergency handling and decision making
Intensive preparation for the commercial practical exam
Typical progression for commercial pilot certification
Months 1-8
Months 9-11
Months 12-14
Months 15-18
Complex and high-performance aircraft for commercial training
Complex aircraft for commercial training
High-performance training platform
Premium complex aircraft training
Professional training for your aviation career
Financing available with approved credit
Your commercial pilot license opens doors to exciting aviation careers
Fly private clients and corporate executives
$45,000 - $75,000/year
Transport freight and packages nationwide
$50,000 - $85,000/year
Teach the next generation of pilots
$35,000 - $60,000/year
Pathway to major airline careers
$80,000 - $300,000+/year
Commercial License
250 hours
Build Time
1,500 hours
Regional Airline
First Officer
Major Airline
Captain
Take the next step toward becoming a professional pilot
Discuss your aviation career goals with our team
Verify flight time and certificate requirements
Start your commercial pilot training program
