COMMERCIAL PILOT

 

Commercial pilots can be paid to fly aircraft. This is the certificate that you want to get if getting paid to fly is your dream. Having your commercial pilot certificate opens up so many job opportunities in aviation. Some of the many exciting job opportunities include Certified Flight Instructor, Commercial Airline pilot, Cargo Pilot, Corporate Pilot, Charter pilot, aerial photography, crop dusting, and so much more.

 
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How to Get Started

  • Schedule a free orientation with us to get more information. We are currently offering free orientations with our Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Pilot where they provide you with more information on flight training and can answer any questions you might have. It’s a great opportunity to check out our office and aircraft as well. You can contact us here to schedule.

  • Begin flight training with us. Our staff are happy to get you set up in our scheduling system so that you can start scheduling flights. You can contact us here to get started.


Stages of Flight Training

STAGE I – COMMERCIAL MANEUVERS

This stage will introduce you to the commercial maneuvers.  You will have seen most of these maneuvers in your private training but now the standard is higher.  There are a few new maneuvers introduced as well.

STAGE II – CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT EXPERIENCE

Time to see the world both with and without your instructor!

STAGE III – COMPLEX AIRCRAFT AND NIGHT FLYING

The introduction of the complex aircraft and towered night landings.

STAGE IV – CHECKRIDE

The end of your training will consist of preparation for your practical test. You will work with your instructor on all of the required ground knowledge items and flight maneuvers until you can meet the standards of the practical test. The practical test is taken with an FAA designated examiner and will consist of an oral exam and a flight test. Your instructor will insure that you are completely prepared not only to pass the checkride but that you are an overall safe and competent pilot.


ESTIMATED COST

  • 110 Hours Flight Time

    • Cessna 172I, M (N303LK) $ 17,050.00*

    • Cessna 172L, M (N1115U) $ 19,690.00*

    • Cessna 172R $ 21,450.00*

  • 10 Hours Flight Time (Complex)

    • Beechcraft Travel Air (Multi-Engine) $ 3,350.00†

    • Cessna 172R (TAA Aircraft; Part 61 only) $ 1,950.00*

  • 55 Hours Flight Instruction $ 3,575.00*

  • Pre/Post-Flight Briefings $ 1,560.00**

  • Jeppesen Inst/Comm Pilot Kit (If not previously purchased) $ 305.00

  • FAA Written Exam $ 175.00

  • FAA Private Pilot Practical Test Fee $ 600.00***

Total Cost Estimate                    

Cessna 172I, M (N303LK)      $ 25,215.00 - $ 26,615.00*

Cessna 172L, M (N1115U) $ 27,855.00 - $ 29,255.00*

Cessna 172r $ 29,615.00 - $ 31,015.00*

* The number of hours for the commercial license caries greatly from student to student. The numbers above are based on FAR Part 141 Cirruiculum.
** The ground instruction time is approximate and depends on the knowledge of the student.
*** These costs are averages and may vary depending on the Designated Pilot Examiner.

† Able to take the FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Add-on Practical Test after completion of Commercial training.

These prices are a guideline to approximate total flight costs. They are based on current (August, 2020) aircraft prices in the aircraft suitable for that type of training. All times are based on FAA Part 141 minimums, or an average of past students. Everyone learns at a different pace, therefore, these times are not guaranteed for everyone.