Become a Commercial Pilot
Become a Commercial Pilot
As a commercial pilot, you transition from an enthusiast to a professional aviator authorized to act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of aircraft carrying passengers or cargo for compensation or hire. At Arise Aviation, we bring the discipline and high standards of military service to your commercial training, ensuring you are prepared for the responsibilities of a professional cockpit.
General Requirements
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Age
Be at least 18 years of age
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Instrument Rating
A commercial pilot is presumed to have an instrument rating. If not, his/her commercial pilot certificate will be endorsed with a prohibition against carrying passengers for hire on day VFR flights beyond 50 NM or at night.
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Flight Experience
Accumulate appropriate flight experience and instruction (see 14 CFR 61.129). A total of 250 hours of flight time is required.
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Health
Hold at least a current third-class FAA medical certificate. Later, if your flying requires a commercial pilot certificate, you must hold a second-class medical certificate.
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Ground Training
Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course
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Flight Test
Successfully complete a practical (flight) test, which will be given as a final exam by an FAA inspector or designated pilot examiner; it will be conducted as specified in the FAA’s Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards
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Language
Professional fluency in reading, speaking, writing, and understanding the English language is mandatory.
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Knowledge Test
Pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or better
Contact Us
1575 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80916
