Commercial Pilot Training
Commercial Pilot Snapshot
COST
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$50k-$75K
REQUIREMENTS
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You must be a U.S. citizen and must provide a current U.S. passport or birth certificate. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must meet all TSA requirements for international students.
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You must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
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You must hold at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
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You must pass an FAA 3rd Class Medical Exam or meet FAA Basic Med requirements. (You will need to pass a 2nd Class Medical Exam to function as a commercial pilot.)
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You must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam.
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You must pass an FAA Practical Exam with a Designated Examiner.
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Per FAA regulations, you must achieve a minimum of:
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250 hours total time to become a commercial pilot. This includes at least:
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100 hours as Pilot-in-Command,
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50 hours as Pilot-in-Command on cross-country flights,
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20 hours dual instruction (10 hours instrument and 10 hours in a complex or technically-advanced airplane),
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5 hours night VFR solo.
DETAILS
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High paying career option with an average pay above $200k!
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Enjoy free travel and the opportunity to see the world while you're getting paid!
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Explore other commercial pilot careers outside of the airlines such as:
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Fly private jets for companies like NetJets
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Fly for businesses and business owners
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Fly for cargo carriers
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Fly banners at the beach
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Fly for pipeline inspection companies