Certificate Program
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Turn your passion into a paycheck. The Commercial Pilot License allows you to be paid to fly aircraft.
What Can You Do With a CPL?
A Commercial Pilot License opens the door to professional aviation careers. With a CPL, you can:
- Be compensated (paid) to fly as a pilot
- Work as a charter pilot, banner tow pilot, or aerial survey pilot
- Fly aerial photography, pipeline patrol, or cargo flights
- Build flight time toward airline transport pilot (ATP) minimums
- Serve as second-in-command (SIC) on certain aircraft
Note: To fly passengers for hire at an airline, you will also need an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. The CPL is a required step on that path.
FAA Requirements (14 CFR 61.123)
- 1.Age: Be at least 18 years old
- 2.Language: Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
- 3.Pilot Certificate: Hold at least a Private Pilot License
- 4.Medical: Hold at least a 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
- 5.Knowledge: Pass the FAA Commercial Pilot written exam (CAX)
- 6.Practical Test: Pass an oral and flight exam (checkride) with an FAA examiner
- 7.Training: Receive ground and flight training from an authorized instructor