Single-Engine Commercial Pilot

Single Engine Commercial Pilot

This certification builds on an instrument flight rules rating and allows you to get paid by an operator to fly airplanes.

You’ll learn about long cross country flying, rules and regulations for commercial pilots, airspace, aircraft performance, airworthiness, and fuel management.


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Typical Timelines

Before beginning this rating, you will have completed the instrument flight rules rating. By the time you complete this training, you will typically have accrued an additional 160 hours of flight time over the span of 2 to 4 months.


Typical Cost

For most students, the cost is $35,470.


Please Note
Cost and flight hours are calculated on aeronautical experience requirements by the Federal Aviation Regulations under Part 61. More training time may be required based on the student’s proficiency