Commercial Pilot License

Turn your passion for flying into a paid profession—earn your Commercial Pilot License and get paid to chase the skies!

A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) allows you to be paid for flying and opens the door to careers in aviation. Training includes advanced flight skills, navigation, and in-depth aviation theory. Earning your CPL is a major step toward becoming an airline pilot, flight instructor, or charter pilot.

Career Opportunities with Your CPL

Airline Pilot

Build hours toward airline transport pilot requirements

Flight Instructor

Teach others to fly while building your experience

Charter Pilot

Fly private charters and business aviation

Aerial Survey

Conduct aerial photography and mapping operations

Pipeline Patrol

Monitor infrastructure and environmental conditions

Banner Towing

Aerial advertising and promotional flying

Advanced Skills You'll Master

Advanced Flight Skills

  • Complex aircraft operations
  • Advanced maneuvers and precision flying
  • Emergency procedures mastery
  • Night and cross-country operations
  • Maximum performance techniques

Professional Development

  • Aviation regulations and commercial operations
  • Weather analysis and decision making
  • Advanced navigation and flight planning
  • Professional pilot responsibilities
  • Customer service and communication

Commercial License Requirements

250 Hours Total Time

Including specific experience requirements

18+ Years Old

Minimum age requirement

Written & Practical

Pass FAA exams

2nd Class Medical

FAA medical certificate

Your Path to Commercial Success

1

Build Flight Hours

Accumulate the required 250 hours through various flying activities

2

Advanced Ground School

Master commercial operations, regulations, and advanced theory

3

Commercial Maneuvers

Perfect advanced flying techniques and precision maneuvers

4

Pass Your Checkride

Demonstrate your skills to an FAA examiner and earn your CPL

Ready to Fly for a Living?

Take the next step in your aviation journey and turn your passion into a profession.