Get your COMMERCIAL PILOT Certificate

Requirements: 250 Flight Hours Total, 100 Hours of which must be in a

Commercial Pilot Certificate Requirements

To obtain your Commercial Pilot Certificate, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires:

• 250 total flight hours
• 100 hours in powered aircraft (50 minimum in airplanes)
• 100 hours as Pilot in Command (50 minimum in airplanes)
• 50 hours of cross-country flight time
• 10 hours of instrument time

The Commercial Pilot Certificate enables you to pursue various professional aviation opportunities. As a certified commercial pilot, you can serve as a flight instructor at an aviation school, which provides an excellent pathway to accumulate the 1,500 hours required for an Airline Transport Pilot License. Additional career opportunities include banner towing operations and pipeline surveillance missions.