✈ Commercial Pilot Certificate — Orlando, FL
Turn your passion for flyinginto a profession.
Our Commercial Pilot Training Program prepares you for real-world aviation careers — from charter and cargo to instructing and beyond. Train at Orlando North Airpark with expert CFIs and flexible scheduling.
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250 hrs
Total flight time required
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100 hrs
Minimum PIC time
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$85/$180
Instruction / aircraft per hour
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What is a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
A Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL) allows you to be compensated for flying. It’s the gateway to a professional aviation career — whether you want to fly charter, work in cargo, become a flight instructor, or work toward an airline career. You must hold both a Private Pilot Certificate and an Instrument Rating before beginning commercial training.
Get paid to fly
The CPL is your license to legally accept compensation for flying
Charter, cargo, tours, and more
Opens doors to a wide range of aviation career paths
Pathway to becoming a CFI or airline pilot
Required stepping stone toward CFI certification and ATP rating
Higher standards, sharper skills
Commercial training demands precision that makes you a significantly better pilot
Where can a CPL take you?
Charter & scenic tour operations
Cargo and freight flying
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) — build hours while teaching
Regional and airline careers (with additional ATP rating)
Corporate and business aviation
FAA requirements for your Commercial Certificate
You must hold a Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating before beginning. Here are the FAA minimums for a single-engine Commercial Certificate:
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250 hours total flight time
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100 hours in powered aircraft, 50 of which in airplanes
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100 hours PIC time, 50 of which in airplanes
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50 hours PIC cross-country, 10 of which in airplanes
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20 hours of commercial flight training including 10hrs in complex or TAA aircraft
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10 hours simulated instrument training (5hrs in single-engine airplane)
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One 2hr, 100nm day cross-country and one 2hr, 100nm night cross-country in a SEA
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3 hours checkride prep in a SEA within the preceding 2 calendar months
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10 hours solo in a SEA including one 300nm cross-country with 3 landings (1 point 250nm+ from departure)
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5 hours night VFR and 10 night takeoffs/landings at a towered airport
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Pass the FAA Commercial Pilot written knowledge test and practical test (checkride)
What does it cost?
Flight instruction
$85 / hour
Aircraft rental (fuel included)
$180 / hour
Location
Orlando North Airpark (FA83)
Need help with the cost? Check out our financing options — we work with two aviation lenders.
Ready to make flyingyour career?
Give us a call and we’ll walk you through the full training path from where you are now to your Commercial certificate — and what comes after.