Commercial Flight Training
| License Type | |
Private | Instrument | Commercial | Instructor | Multi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min.Age | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | ||
| Medical Class | III | III | II | II | N/A | ||
| Passengers | yes | yes | yes | yes | N/A | ||
| Instrument Flight | no | yes | yes | yes | N/A | ||
| For Hire | no | no | yes | yes | N/A | ||
| Min. Hours | 40 | * | 250 | * | N/A |
If you're looking to get paid to fly, this is your route. Commercial pilots must be at least 18 years old, or older. They must also have a minimum of 250 hours of flight time. They must hold an IFR rating, or be restricted to only day-light operations, under visual flight rules (VFR), and operating within 50 miles from the originating airport. They may, however, fly for hire.
Medically, commercial pilots must have a Class II medical, which requires renewal every 12 months. Re-validation of pilot certificates must be every 24 months via a review from a certified flight instructor.
