The Commercial Pilot Certificate is required for individuals who want to fly for compensation or hire.  It is the first step to becoming a professional pilot.

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Eligibility Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language

• Hold at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate

• Obtain at least an FAA Second Class Medical Certificate

• Pass an FAA Knowledge Test (Written)

• Pass an FAA Practical Test (Oral and Flight)

 

Aeronautical Experience

• FAA required 250 hours total time

• Must Include:

  • Minimum 100 hours powered aircraft (50 airplanes)

  • Minimum 100 hours PIC time (50 airplanes)

  • Minimum 50 hours PIC cross-country

  • Minimum 20 hours instruction

    • 10 hours complex airplane, or technically advanced airplane training

    • 10 hours instrument training

    • One 2-hour dual cross-country

    • One 2-hour dual night cross-country

    • 3 hours checkride prep

  • Minimum 10 hours solo

    • 1 cross-country at least 300NM with three landings

    • 5 hours night (10 takeoff and landings)

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Materials​

• Cessna Commercial Pilot Course

• ASA Prepware: Commercial Pilot

• ASA Commercial Pilot ACS & Oral Exam Guide

• Current FAA Aeronautical Charts, FAR/AIM & AFD