Commercial Pilot License
With a commercial pilot license, you’re finally ready and able to start earning an income as a pilot. This certificate opens numerous doors, whether you’re on the path to becoming an airline pilot or pursuing one of the many other career options available to pilots.
Commercial pilots can pursue a variety of career paths and job opportunities within the aviation industry. Here are some of the common jobs and roles that commercial pilots can pursue:
- Airline Pilot Airline pilots are employed by commercial airlines to fly passengers and cargo to various destinations. Airline pilots typically require an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, which is the highest level of certification for pilots in the US. Airline pilots are responsible for the safety and operation of the aircraft, as well as the safety of the passengers and crew.
- Corporate Pilot Corporate pilots are employed by corporations and businesses to fly executives and employees to various destinations. Corporate pilots typically fly smaller aircraft, such as business jets, and may be responsible for flight planning, aircraft maintenance, and other operational duties.
- Charter Pilot Charter pilots are employed by charter companies to fly customers on-demand to various destinations. Charter pilots may fly a variety of aircraft types, including business jets, turboprops, and helicopters.
- Cargo Pilot Cargo pilots are employed by cargo airlines to transport goods and cargo to various destinations. Cargo pilots may fly large cargo planes, such as Boeing 747s or Airbus A380s, or smaller aircraft, such as Cessnas or Beechcrafts.
- Flight Instructor Flight instructors teach and train aspiring pilots in various aspects of flight training, including ground school, flight simulators, and actual flight training. Flight instructors may work at flight training schools, universities, or other aviation training organizations.
- Aerial Survey Pilot Aerial survey pilots are employed to fly aircraft for aerial surveying, mapping, and photography. Aerial survey pilots may fly small aircraft, such as Cessnas, or specialized aircraft equipped with surveying or mapping equipment.
- Agricultural Pilot Agricultural pilots are employed to fly aircraft for agricultural purposes, such as crop dusting or spraying. Agricultural pilots may fly small aircraft, such as crop dusters or helicopters, and may be responsible for loading and unloading the aircraft with agricultural chemicals.
- Air Ambulance Pilot Air ambulance pilots are employed by air ambulance companies to transport patients to and from medical facilities. Air ambulance pilots may fly helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft and may require specialized training in medical transport and emergency procedures.
These are just a few examples of the many job opportunities available to commercial pilots. Depending on their interests, experience, and qualifications, commercial pilots may choose to pursue a variety of career paths within the aviation industry.
With our commercial pilot certificate program, you’ll build the hours you need in our well cared for fleet and spend time with our seasoned instructors preparing for the checkride.
A Commercial Pilot Certificate is the First Step in Launching your Aviation Career
3-5 Month Accelerated Time Frame
The Commercial Pilot License Package Includes:
- 120 hrs. Total Flight Time
- 55 hrs. Dual Flight Training
- 65 hrs. Solo Flight Training
- 35 Hrs. Personalized Knowledge (Ground) Instruction
- Jeppesen Commercial Training System
Prerequisites:
- Hold a Private Pilot License
- Hold at least a second-class medical certificate
- Hold an instrument rating – a commercial pilot is presumed to have an instrument rating. If not, his/her commercial pilot certificate will be endorsed with a prohibition against carrying passengers for hire on day VFR flights beyond 50 NM or at night.
$22,500
We also offer a finish up course for $3,900. Call us for details.