Learn how you could become a professional pilot. From corporate pilot to airline pilot there are many career options for pilot's who hold a commercial certificate.
What is a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
A commercial pilot certificate, allows a pilot to be paid to fly an airplane.
What do Commercial Pilots do?
A commercial pilot license allows a pilot to take any job that pays them as a pilot. The most common job for someone who holds a commercial license is being an airline pilot.
What is the Difference between Commercial Pilots and Airline Pilots?
An airline pilot holds a commercial pilot certificate so they are commercial pilots. However, to become an airline pilot you also have to hold an airline transport certificate.
How Long Does it Take to get a Commercial Pilot License?
Most pilots can complete their commercial pilots certificate in
3 - 5 months.
What are the prerequisites to getting your Commercial Pilot License?
Be 18 years of age.
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
Hold a private pilot license.
Hold a 3rd class FAA medical certificate or higher.