Turn your passion into a profession. Launch your aviation career.
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, cargo, & charter, to bush flying adventures.
Earn money as a professional pilot doing charter, cargo, airline, law enforcement, aerial survey... the possibilities are vast
Operate sophisticated aircraft with retractable gear systems, flaps, & constant speed props. Advance your knowledge with TAA
Master precision flying techniques and energy management needed 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
Parts 91, 119, 121, 125, 129 & 135 operations, Privileges & Limitations, common carriage
Turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, and hazardous weather
Weight and balance, performance charts, fuel planning
Crew resource management and aeronautical decision making
Gain experience in TAA aircraft or those with retractable gear, flaps, and constant speed props
Chandelles, Lazy eights, steep turns, steep spirals, power-off 180's and Eights on Pylons
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
*Please note this is not an exhaustive list and does not represent our entire course curriculum*
Typical progression for commercial pilot certification
*Varies greatly depending on how active clients are with time building efforts*
Months 1-8
Months 1-8
Months 8-10
Months 8-10
Months 1-8
Months 1-8
Months 8-10
Months 8-10
Commercial training outside of "time building" averages approximately 30 Hours of Dual Instruction with a minimum of 20 being required per regulations and can be completed in as little as 90 days depending on scheduling. These hours also count towards the 250 hour total time requirement for commercial Pilot
Modern, well-maintained aircraft equipped with the latest avionics
The world's most popular trainer
Comfort, Power, Reliability
Transparent pricing with flexible payment options
At Dependable Aviation, we believe your money should never be tied down to your flight training. We follow a simple Pay-As-You-Go structure that gives you complete flexibility.
Our intuitive software allows you to deposit training funds ahead of time or be billed per flight. Any funds deposited are yours alone and will only be used for YOUR training.
Aircraft Rental:
$200/HR
Wet Rate (includes fuel)
Certified Flight Instructor:
$80/HR
ESTIMATED Program Cost:
Commercial Pilot License
Duration:4-6 months
Flight Hours:Approximately 150 Hrs
Ground School:20+ Hrs Minimum
(includes checkride preparation)
Estimated Total Cost:
$28,000 - $30,000
*Includes aircraft, instructor, and materials
• Training deposit of $2,000 required
(Applied towards your training costs)
• One-time admission fee of $2,500
(Non-refundable program enrollment)
Guaranteed priority scheduling
Pay-As-You-Go after admission
Intensive, focused training schedule
Dedicated instructor assignment
Your commercial pilot license opens doors to exciting aviation careers, many of which aren't listed here. Whether it's towing ad banners, transporting live organs, air ambulance, aerospace R&D, aircraft sales demos, ferry flights, contract services, aerial firefighting, law enforcement, or even stunt work! The sky is truly the limit.
Fly private clients and corporate executives
$45,000 - $200,000+/year
Transport freight and packages worldwide
$50,000 - $250,000+/year
Teach the next generation of pilots
$35,000 - $70,000/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
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