Commercial

Earn Your Commercial Pilot License in Sunny San Diego

Unlock your aviation career with a Commercial Pilot Certificate — and get paid to fly!

Earning your commercial pilot certificate opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities. With this certification, you’ll be qualified to work for hire in roles such as corporate pilot, certified flight instructor, agricultural pilot, aerial photographer, and cargo pilot.

The commercial pilot certificate is also an essential step toward the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license. Gaining experience in one of these positions provides invaluable flight hours, putting you on the fast track to meet ATP requirements and ultimately pursue a career as an airline pilot.

Start flying professionally today and take the first step toward your future in aviation.

What better place to learn to fly and earn your Private Pilot License than sunny San Diego?

I’d Love to Help You Obtain Your Commercial License

When you train with me, you can expect to fly at least 2–3 days per week. My schedule is often booked 4–6 weeks in advance, so to secure your preferred dates, I strongly recommend making a reservation early.

Curious about my Commercial Pilot Training program? Take a look at my training syllabus for full details.

I train pilots under the FAA 14 CFR Part 61 program which allows you the flexibility to learn at a pace that fits your schedule.

To obtain a commercial certificate in an airplane under FAR Part 61 rules a pilot must have:

  • 250 hours of flight time, 100 hours of which must be in powered aircraft, and 50 must be in airplanes.

  • 100 hours of pilot-in-command time, 50 of which must be in airplanes.

  • 50 hours of cross-country time, 10 of which must be in an airplane.

  • 20 hours of training, including 10 of instrument, 10 of complex or TAA, and a smattering of cross-country and practical test preparation.

  • 10 hours of solo training, including a smattering of cross-country and night.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-F