Commercial Pilot
After private and instrument, a pilot on the career path will continue to achieve their Commercial Pilot Certificate. A commercial pilot can now be compensated and paid for their piloting services.
During Commercial training, you will accumulate a minimum of 250 hours. Typically after a pilot has achieved a private certificate and an instrument rating, they will have about 110 flight hours. A typical program starts with a pilot exercising their private certificate and instrument rating by building flight hours and experience by flying cross country and without an instructor for roughly 113 hours. The other 20 hours are spent with an instructor learning new maneuvers that help a pilot hone their skills.
To achieve a Commercial Pilot Certificate, you must:
Most pilots can complete a Commercial Certificate in the 250 hours required.
During Commercial training, you will accumulate a minimum of 250 hours. Typically after a pilot has achieved a private certificate and an instrument rating, they will have about 110 flight hours. A typical program starts with a pilot exercising their private certificate and instrument rating by building flight hours and experience by flying cross country and without an instructor for roughly 113 hours. The other 20 hours are spent with an instructor learning new maneuvers that help a pilot hone their skills.
To achieve a Commercial Pilot Certificate, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
- Hold at least a third class medical
- Pass 100 question written knowledge test
- Obtain a minimum of 250 hours total flight time
- Obtain 10 hours training in a technically advanced, complex, and/or turbine-driven aircraft
- Receive an endorsement from your instructor for the practical test
- Pass an oral and flight exam with a Designated Pilot Examiner
Most pilots can complete a Commercial Certificate in the 250 hours required.
