Get Your Commercial Pilot Certificate
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Fly for hire or compensation. If you're looking to make a career out of flying, then getting your commerical pilot certificate is the certificate you need to start getting paid to fly. If you're looking to instruct in the near future, then getting your commerical out of the way and complete one more prerequisite. If you're looking to go to the airlines, fly corporate or charter, or even thinking of something else - Ideal Aviation is here to support you and your goals.
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Ideal Aviation is the place in St. Louis to get your commercial certicate. Ideal Aviation is the place for pilots. We're here to support you and help you acheive your aviation goals.
How to Get Your Commercial Pilot Certificate
To start training for your commerical, you need to already hold a Private Pilot Certificate and have accumulated a minimum of 250 flight hours, including 100 hours of pilot-in-command time. Our program focuses on enhancing your flight proficiency with refining your maneuvers, navigation skills, and aeronautical decision making abilities. You'll need at least 20 hours of training with hours in instrument and complex/TAA aircraft (Requirements for helicopter and fixed wing differ - talk to a CFI today for more details).
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Our experienced team of instructors brings a wealth of real world aviation expertise, ensuring that you receive unparalleled guidance throughout your journey. With our state of the art facilities and aircraft, we provide the tools you need to master advanced flight techniques and navigate complex scenarios with confidence. At Ideal Aviation, we are not just committed to helping you attain a certificate - we are dedicated to training you into a capable, adaptable, proficient, and safe commercial pilot.
Step 1. Build the Flight Hours
Our program guides you towards amassing the required 250 flight hours, including 100 hours as PIC. With a structured blend of flight training, cross country missions, and solo experiences, you'll gain the necessary hands on exposure to diverse flying conditions, enhancing your skills and building the confidence that defines a seasoned commercial pilot.
Step 2. Pass the Written Exam
Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide spectrum of subjects, from aviation regulations and meteorology to navigation and aerodynamics. Our experienced instructors ensure that you are well equipped to succeed in the written examination. We provide targeted guidance to help you not only pass the test but also acquire a good understanding of necessary aeronautical knowledge.
Step 3. Complete Requirements
Achieving your Commercial Pilot Certificate involves fulfilling specific flight requirements, including demanding long cross country flights and other critical experiences. At Ideal Aviation, our commercial program ensures that you master advanced flight maneuvers and precise navigation techniques. With your long cross country flight, you'll demonstrate your ability to plan and execute complex missions, showcasing your aptitude for real world challenges.
Step 4. Pass the Commercial Checkride
With a focus on safety and precision, our instructors ensure that you are thoroughly ready for the check ride. As you confidently take to the skies with the examiner, you'll showcase the culmination of your training and the expertise you've gained throughout your journey with Ideal Aviation.
Eligibility Requirements for a Commercial Pilot Certificate
To qualify for an FAA commercial pilot license, individuals need to meet specific criteria. This includes being at least 18 years old and possessing the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in the English language, encompassing reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Requirements:
- Holding a current private pilot certificate
- Receiving ground training from an authorized instructor or completing a home study course for aeronautical knowledge
- Logbook Endorsements from an instructor:
- Obtain instructor endorsements in your logbook, allowing you to take the aeronautical knowledge test.
- Secure logbook endorsements to participate in the practical test
- Test Requirements:
- Pass and complete the commercial pilot knowledge test
- Pass and complete the commercial pilot practical test, also referred to as the checkride
Aeronautical Experience & Qualifications
In accordance with federal regulations, you need to have documented the specified aeronautical flight experience prerequisites to qualify for a commercial pilot license.
Commercial Pilot Flight Time Requirements:
- Accumulate a total flight time of at least 250 hours
- Attain a minimum of 100 hours as pilot-in-command (PIC)
- Complete 50 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC
- Obtain 10 hours of dedicated instrument training
- Fulfill 10 hours of flight time in Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA)
Reference 14 CFR §61.129 for the entire list of eligibility requirements. Note that above listed are for Part 61 fixed wing.
Start Your Commercial Training Today
Fill out the form to get started. We'll reach out to you and pair you up with an instructor. Ideal Aviation is the best place to get your commercial certificate in the St. Louis area.
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I did a discovery flight with Steve. He was incredibly welcoming, positive, optimistic, encouraging, all the good stuff. The facilities were great, the aircraft in great shape.
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Had a discovery flight today with Micheal. It was a wonderful experience I definitely recommend it!
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