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

Ready to Fly Professionally?

Commercial Pilot

Start Your Commercial Pilot Journey

Tell us about your experience and goals, and a member of our team will reach out about earning your Commercial Pilot License.