Commercial Ground
A commercial pilot license, or certificate, is a type of pilot license that allows someone to operate an aircraft for compensation. A licensed commercial pilot may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft for compensation or hire, as well as carry persons or property for compensation or hire. In other words, holding a commercial pilot license means you are legally allowed to get paid as a pilot.
Course Requirment
The minimum requirements to become a commercial pilot are as follows:
-You must be at least 18 years of age.
-You must hold a valid, current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (while you only need a Third-Class Medical Certificate as a student pilot, you will need a Second-Class Medical Certificate to operate as a commercial pilot).
-You must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
-You must receive the necessary training, documented in your logbook or official training records, to pass the FAA written and practical flight examinations.
-You must hold at least a private pilot certificate or meet the requirements of §61.73
-You must accumulate a total of 250 hours of logged flight time. However, you can become a commercial pilot with just 190 hours of experience if you train at an accredited Part 141 Flight School.
-You must take and pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test with a minimum score of 70%.
-You must pass the FAA Practical Flight Test with a designated pilot examiner (DPE) consisting of an oral examination and check ride, as described in the Commercial Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS).