Becoming a Commercial Pilot allows you to receive compensation for flying.  Some examples of for hire pilot careers are:  Airline Pilot, Cropduster, Flight Instructor, and Skydive Pilot.  This certificate trains you to become the master of the flight controls and maneuver the aircraft in a professional manner.  A second class medical is needed if you plan to use your commercial certificate for hire.

Requirements:

•  18 years of age

•  Private Pilot Certificate

•  Commercial written exam

•  FAA Third class medical (Second class if using certificate)

•  250 flight hours total time

       100 flight hours PIC

           50 flight hours in airplanes

           50 flight hours PIC cross-country

       20 flight hours dual

           10 flight hours instrument training

           10 flight hours in a complex aircraft

           100 nm / 2 flight hours day cross-country

           100 nm / 2 flight hours night cross-country

       10 flight hours solo

           300 nm cross-country

           5 flight hours at night

Costs:

250 total time - Varies

10 hours in complex aircraft - $1200

10 hours dual - $400

Written - $165

Checkride - $600

Total - $2,365*

*250 hours for total time will include the time acquired during the private and instrument training. Depending on how you build this time the costs will vary.  Prices shown are subject to change. Costs will vary depending on each students commitment and proficiency.