Commercial
The strategic values and objectives
Commercial Pilot License
| Feature/Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Allows you to fly and receive compensation for your services |
| Not Required For | Recreational flying (friends and family only) |
| Prerequisite | Private Pilot Certificate |
| Minimum Flight Hours Required | 250 hours |
| Limitations | Does not allow airline transport—ATP Certificate required (1,500 hrs total) |
| Endorsements Included | Complex aircraft training, commercial maneuvers |
Training Phase Highlights
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Review | Brush up on private and instrument pilot skills |
| 2. Time Building | Accumulate required hours flying with friends, family, or other pilots |
| 3. Ground Training | Expand knowledge on aerodynamics, regulations, and aircraft performance |
| 4. FAA Written Exam | Computer-based multiple-choice knowledge test |
| 5. Flight Training | Learn performance maneuvers, emergency procedures, and commercial flight ops |
| 6. Oral & Practical Exam | Evaluation by FAA examiner on ground knowledge and flight skills |
| 7. Timeline | Approximately 6 months to complete |
The Commercial Pilot License includes
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) program is designed for pilots who are ready to take their aviation journey to the professional level. While a private pilot certificate allows you to fly for personal or recreational purposes, the CPL enables you to receive compensation for your flying services. It is an essential step for those looking to work as charter pilots, flight instructors, or in aerial photography, among other roles. A minimum of 250 total flight hours is required, and it’s important to note that flying for commercial airlines demands an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, which requires 1,500 hours.
This comprehensive training course includes a review of private and instrument flight knowledge, significant time-building exercises, and advanced ground and flight instruction. Students will study key areas such as aircraft systems, complex maneuvers, and aviation regulations before taking the FAA written exam. Practical flight training emphasizes emergency procedures and commercial operations, leading up to the FAA oral and checkride evaluations. Most students can complete the program in approximately six months, depending on their flight time and availability.