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Commercial Pilot Training

Commercial Pilot Snapshot

COST

  • $50k-$75K

REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

  • You must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.

  • You must hold at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate.

  • 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.)

  • You must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam.

  • You must pass an FAA Practical Exam with a Designated Examiner.

  • Per FAA regulations, you must achieve a minimum of:

  • 250 hours total time to become a commercial pilot. This includes at least:

  • 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command,

  • 50 hours as Pilot-in-Command on cross-country flights,

  • 20 hours dual instruction (10 hours instrument and 10 hours in a complex or technically-advanced airplane), 

  • 5 hours night VFR solo.

DETAILS

  • High paying career option with an average pay above $200k!

  • Enjoy free travel and the opportunity to see the world while you're getting paid!

  • Explore other commercial pilot careers outside of the airlines such as:

  • Fly private jets for companies like NetJets

  • Fly for businesses and business owners

  • Fly for cargo carriers

  • Fly banners at the beach

  • Fly for pipeline inspection companies

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