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
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
Well-maintained aircraft with modern avionics for the best training experience
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
An exemplary C172, the world's most trusted training aircraft. N300KZ features cutting edge technology including a glass cockpit and Digital engine monitoring systems paired with traditional and glass backup instrumentation. She Features touchscreen WAAS capable GPS, ADSB Traffic and weather systems, terrain avoidance, and crystal clear audio thanks to a new audio panel! She also features a 180HP engine upgrade offering increased performance over other trainers of the exact make and model. N300KZ offers complete and comprehensive flight training!
Piper Cherokee 140/160
The Cherokee cruiser lives up to it's name, training students with both efficiency and comfort! A great trainer and time builder thanks to her reliable Lycoming O-320 Laney won't leave you hanging. This bird features a completely new paint job, interior, and upgraded avionics panel. Pilots stay informed about their surroundings thanks to ADSB traffic & weather, onboard terrain warning systems, and Touchscreen WAAS capable GPS, and a fully Digital Primary engine monitoring system. Laney keeps training fun, informative, and safe for both private pilots to Commercial & CFII candidates alike!
Transparent pricing with flexible payment options
Flexible payment
Your money is never tied down — a simple Pay-As-You-Go structure gives you complete flexibility.
Deposit training funds ahead of time or be billed per flight through our intuitive software.
Any funds deposited are yours alone — only ever used for YOUR training.
Transparent pricing
Aircraft Rental
Wet rate
$215/HR
CFI Instructor
Per hour
$80/HR
Commercial Pilot License
Duration
4-6 mo
Flight
~150 Hrs
Ground
20+ Hrs
Estimated Total
$28k – $30k
Aircraft + instructor + materials
Fast-track training
Training Deposit
Applied to training costs
$2,000
Admission Fee
One-time, non-refundable
$2,500
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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