Commercial Rating (CPL)
Commercial Rating (CPL)
Training Overview
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is for pilots who want to fly professionally and earn income as a pilot. This training focuses on precision flying, advanced maneuvers, commercial operations, and regulatory compliance, preparing pilots for careers in aviation.
Cost & Duration
Cost: After you obtain your instrument rating you will work towards your Commercial Pilot Certificate. The cost of obtaining a Commercial Pilot Certificate ranges between $8,000 and $12,000, with additional aircraft rental costs necessary to reach the 250-hour total flight time requirement to take the FAA examination.
Duration: Typically 3-6 months, depending on student progress and availability.
Next Steps: Building Hours Toward Becoming an Airline Pilot
After obtaining your Commercial Pilot Certificate, you will need to accumulate 1,500 total flight hours to qualify for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, which is required to become an airline pilot. There are several ways to build these hours efficiently like: Flight Instruction, Charter or Corporate Flying, Banner Towing & Aerial Surveying, Skydiving Pilot & Sightseeing Flights, Ferrying Aircraft, just to name a few