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The Commercial Pilot Certificate is required for individuals who want to fly for compensation or hire. It is the first step to becoming a professional pilot.
Eligibility Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
Hold at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate
Obtain at least an FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
Pass an FAA Knowledge Test (Written)
Pass an FAA Practical Test (Oral and Flight)
Aeronautical Experience
FAA required 250 hours total time
Must Include:
Minimum 100 hours powered aircraft (50 airplanes)
Minimum 100 hours PIC time (50 airplanes)
Minimum 50 hours PIC cross-country
Minimum 20 hours instruction
10 hours complex airplane training
10 hours instrument training
One 2-hour dual cross-country
One 2-hour dual night cross-country
3 hours checkride prep
Minimum 10 hours solo
1 cross-country at least 300NM with three landings
5 hours night (10 takeoff and landings)
Materials
Cessna Commercial Pilot Course
ASA Prepware: Commercial Pilot
ASA Commercial Pilot ACS & Oral Exam Guide
Current FAA Aeronautical Charts, FAR/AIM & AFD