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 training aircraft
N300KZ is host to a multitude of modern amenities including but not limited to: a Glass Cockpit with traditional and glass backup instruments, a Touchscreen GPS with movable map display with Traffic alert and collision avoidance, Terrain avoidance, In-Flight weather, ADSB in/out, Crystal Clear audio, AutoPilot, Upgraded 180hp Lycoming Engine, a digital engine monitor and so much more!
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
At Dependable Aviation we know life happens, you or your money should never be tied down to your flight training, as such we follow a simple Pay-As-You-Go Structure.
Our intuitive software allows clients to deposit training funds ahead of time or they can opt to be billed on a per flight basis. Any funds deposited onto your account are yours and yours alone, they will not be spent or dispersed unless it is for YOUR training
Aircraft Rental:
$200/HR
Wet Rate
Instructor Fee:
$80/HR
ESTIMATED Program Cost:
Commercial Pilot
Duration: 4-6 months
Flight Hours: Approximately 150 Hrs
Ground School: 20+ Hrs Minimum
(includes checkride preparation)
Total Cost:
$28,000 - $30,000
*Note: Wet rates include cost of fuel
• Require a Training deposit of $2000
(To be used towards training)
• Require One-Time Payment of $2500
(Non-Refundable, Program Admission Fee)
Guaranteed priority scheduling
Pay-As-You-Go Structure post Admission
Programs are scheduled at least 30 days ahead of estimated start date
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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