Commercial Pilot Certificate
If you plan to get paid to fly in any manner, you need a commercial pilot certificate. This includes jobs such as pipeline, banner towing, and flight instructing. These jobs are usually stepping stones to build flight time while working toward higher-paying jobs such as Part 135 Charter Pilot and Part 121 Commercial Airline Pilot.
Requirements
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Class 3 medical
- Read, speak, and write English
Pricing
| Minimum | Rate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual flight training (Cherokee 140) | 20 hours | $215/hour | $4,300 |
| Dual complex training | 10 hours | $260/hour | $2,600 | Written test fee | $175 | $175 |
| Ground training | 10 hours | $55/hour | $550 |
| Examiner fees | $800 | $800 | |
| Aircraft checkride rental | 1.5 hours | $160/hour | $240 |
| Total | $8,665 |
Pricing estimates assume pilot already has 220 hours flight time,
instrument rating, and required cross country requirements.
All costs are estimates based on nationwide averages.
Tailwinds Pilot Training cannot guarantee a license or
rating at a fixed amount of hours.