Commercial Pilot Certificate
Commercial Pilot Training at a Glance
MINIMUM AGE
18 YEARS OLD
To earn your Commercial Pilot Certificate
FLIGHT TIME REQUIRED
250 HOURS
To qualify, 250 hours of flight time must be logged
TRAINING FOCUS
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY
Develop professional-level flying skills
THE FINISH LINE
FAA CHECKRIDE
Demonstrate your knowledge and commercial flying skills
Your flight experience matters.
Commercial training looks different for every pilot because much of the journey depends on the experience you’ve already accumulated. Your current flight time, training history, ratings, proficiency, and career goals will all help determine your path forward.
Talk with our team and we’ll help you understand where you stand and what you need to complete your Commercial Pilot training.
THE ARQ APPROACH
Raise the standard.
Flight Training
Refine your aircraft control and develop the precision required for commercial-level maneuvers while strengthening your ability to operate safely, smoothly, and professionally.
Advanced Proficiency
Build on your existing experience through advanced maneuvers, cross-country operations, navigation, emergency procedures, and scenario-based training designed to strengthen your skills and judgment.
Professional Preparation
Develop the aeronautical knowledge, decision-making, and operational discipline expected of a commercial pilot while preparing for the FAA knowledge and practical tests.
GETTING STARTED
What do I need to become a Commercial Pilot?
To earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, you’ll need to:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
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Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate
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Meet applicable FAA medical and general eligibility requirements
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Complete the required ground and flight training
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Meet applicable aeronautical experience requirements
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Pass the required FAA knowledge test
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Pass the FAA practical test, commonly known as the checkride
Already building flight time?
Your previous experience is an important part of determining what comes next. The ARQ Aviation team can review your current certificates, ratings, flight experience, and goals to help you understand the most efficient path toward completing your Commercial Pilot training.
COMMERCIAL PILOT TRAINING IN WILMINGTON, NC
Turn your experience into opportunity.
Earning your Commercial Pilot Certificate is the step that transforms flying from a personal pursuit into a professional qualification, preparing you to pursue opportunities throughout the aviation industry.
ARQ Aviation’s Commercial Pilot training program builds on the skills and experience you’ve developed as a private and instrument-rated pilot, with an increased focus on precision, proficiency, and professional-level decision-making.
You’ll refine advanced flight maneuvers, navigation, flight planning, aircraft control, emergency procedures, and aeronautical knowledge while learning to consistently perform to the standards expected of a commercial pilot.
Whether your goal is the airlines, corporate aviation, charter operations, flight instruction, or another professional flying career, your Commercial Pilot Certificate is an important step toward turning your experience in the cockpit into a career.
