Commercial Pilot

As the name implies, Commercial Pilots can be paid to fly aircraft. Commercial Pilots must be at least 18 years old and have a minimum of 250 hours of flight time (190 hours under CSA accelerated Part 141 curriculum). Typically, Commercial Pilots will have already received an Instrument Rating and must have a FAA Class II medical.

The Commercial Pilot training curriculum is the longest CSA course. Commercial training is a culmination of all the students’ prior training and knowledge. Students are challenged to grow as pilots by mastering airmanship, navigation, aeronautical concepts (such as aerodynamics, weather, aircraft systems, and FAA regulations), and decision-making skills. A large part of the training syllabus includes solo cross-country flight, to help students mature as aviators.

Based on C172 and PA28-R at FAA Part 141 minimum training requirements and already own IFR kit.