Commercial Rating
Being a Commercial Pilot is a terrific way to build the time and experience necessary to begin training for a career as an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot), flying the globe for the airlines. Requirements:
- Able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold at least a 3rd Class FAA Medical Certificate
- Hold an Instrument Rating (for an unrestricted Commercial Rating)
- Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course.
Flight Time
Accumulate proper flight experience and instruction. A total of 250 hours of flight time is required.
Knowledge Test
Pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or higher. The commercial pilot knowledge test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions selected from the airplane-related questions in the Faa’s commercial pilot test bank.
Flight Test
Successfully complete a practical (flight) test, which will be given as a final exam by an FAA Inspector or designated pilot examiner.