Commercial Pilot Training

To earn a Commercial License, a pilot must be rated to fly an airplane single-engine land and must log at least 250 hours of flight time. This requirement emphasizes the importance of aeronautical education in pilot training programs. (61.129)

• Pilot-in-command flight time (100hr)
• Cross-country flight time (50hr)
• Flight instruction (20hr)
• Instrument training (10hr)
• In a complex airplane (10hr)
• Solo flight time (10hr)
• In night VFR conditions (5hr)
• One 2-hour cross-country flight in nighttime conditions
• One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles

• Advanced flight maneuvers  
• Cross-country experience  
• Instrument training 
• Night operations 
• Commercial maneuvers 
• Flight planning 
• Practical test preparation 

Commercial pilot training is designed for pilots who want to build on their existing flight experience and take the next step toward professional aviation. It can be a fit for pilots working toward a career in aviation or those who want to continue developing their skills beyond the private pilot level.

Earning a commercial pilot certificate is an important milestone for pilots pursuing professional aviation. From there, pilots may continue their training toward additional certificates, ratings, or instructor qualifications as they work toward their individual aviation goals.