FAA Commercial Pilot License

Become a Professional Pilot

The FAA Commercial Pilot License is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft for remuneration and act as co-pilot (First Officer) in commercial air transportation. It is a critical step in your professional aviation career.

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Min 55 Hours

Dual flight training (Part 141).

3 Stages

Ground school & exams.

Career Readiness

Built for professional success.

Complex Aircraft

Single-engine complex training.

Commercial Pilot Training
Course

Overview

The Commercial Pilot License training is usually one of the last steps in becoming a professional pilot. It allows you to act as pilot-in-command, co-pilot of any airplane engaged in operations other than commercial air transportation or as pilot-in-command in commercial air transportation of any single-pilot airplane.

CPL Ground School
Part 141 On-Site

Ground Training

The ground and Flight training are combined during the whole preparation in obtaining the Commercial Pilot License. The theoretical part can be done online from the comfort of your home prior to practical training.

The Ground Training is divided into 3 stages. During the ground school training, the student will have 3 exams, one for each stage.

Theoretical Exams:

Towards the end of the course, you will demonstrate theoretical knowledge at an FAA approved testing center via a written test. A score of at least 70% is required before the Check Ride.

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Complex Aircraft Training
Practical

Flight Training

Flight Training takes place in single-engine aircraft and in a single-engine complex aircraft. Training is divided into 3 stages, each with a stage flight test.

Part 141

  • Minimum 55 hours of dual flight training
  • Structured syllabus with stage checks

Part 61

  • Minimum 20 hours of dual flight training
  • Flexible scheduling options

Practical Exams:

The final aeronautical knowledge and practical test is the checkride. It consists of an oral and practical exam. Once passed, you obtain the Commercial Pilot License.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites for Commercial Pilot License

Age

18 years of age & above.

Medical

To be at least Class 2 Medical certificate holder.

Qualifications

To be at least a PPL(A) holder & proficient in English.

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Excellence in aviation training

Innovative LMS

Access Innovative Learning Management System.

International Community

Broad International Community of students and pilots.

Top Fleet

Top of the Line Fleet including complex aircraft.

Expert Instructors

Experienced & Talented instructors focused on your success.

Prime Locations

Located in Europe & USA with multiple bases.

Home Study

Complete ground training from the comfort of your home.

Monitored Progress

Interactive Coursework and Stage Checks.

Dedicated Support

Dedicated flight training consultant & customer support.

Locations

Our CPL course is available at our US bases.

Miami Base

Miami, FL

Corona Base

Corona, CA

Van Nuys Base

Van Nuys, CA

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