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Commercial Pilot Training Explained

Your training has two main parts: flight training and ground training. In ground school, you will learn all the important information to become a good pilot and to pass your aviation knowledge test. Flight training takes place in an actual airplane, where you will gain the skills and experience needed to fly solo and pass your check ride.

Before You Begin

You must hold a Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating, be at least 18 years of age, be fluent in English and hold at least a Third Class FAA Medical Certificate.

FAA Minimum Requirements

The minimum number of flight hours required to earn a commercial pilot certificate under FAA Part 141 is 190 hours.

How Long Will It Really Take?

Most new pilots don't finish their training in just the minimum flight time. This usually comes down to how often you fly. The more serious you take your training, the better a pilot you'll become, in less time.

What Will I Learn?

This program prepares students for an entry-level position as a commercial pilot with a focus on building experience working as a Certified Flight Instructor for Primary and Commercial students.

  1. Private Pilot Course
  2. Instrument Rating Course
  3. Single-Engine Commercial Course
  4. Certified Flight Instructor Rating
  5. Certified Instrument Instructor Rating
  6. Multi-Engine Commercial Course
  7. Multi-Engine Instructor

Course Catalog

We invite you to explore our full Course Catalog. There you will discover every detail about all of our programs.

Course Catalog



Full Financing is available for our Career Pilot programs.

We walk you through the process.

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Earn the same Ratings and Certificates at the same airports as our competitors.

Compare our prices with our major competitor's. Academy of Aviation offers career flight training with a Fixed Cost Pricing starting from zero experience. Prices are based using average flight hours for course completion. Additional non-tuition expenses and fuel surcharges, if applicable, are not included. All prices are subject to change.

ACADEMY OF AVIATION

Academy of Aviation Price
$70,740.*

Earn the same ratings and certificates at the same airports as our competitors.

Cessna 152 Basic Trainer

Upgrade to the Cessna 172 G1000® for your Instrument Rating: add $1,820. Upgrade to the Cessna 172 G1000® for your Whole Program: add $11,235.

Every Student is Matriculated

Signifying our commitment to take a hands-on approach to your success.

Part 141

Part 141 means strict FAA oversight vs. Part 61.

CFIs are Employees

Our CFIs are employed by Academy of Aviation and are not independent contractors.

Multi Engine Fleet

Diamond DA42 Twin Stars, where you'll fly at our dedicated Atlanta/Peachtree City Multi-Academy.

Finance Your Training

Finance your full career pilot training with Sallie Mae or one of our other finance partners.

Your Choice of Campuses

*Lower Prices at Select Locations

MAIN COMPETITOR

Competitor Price
$108,995.*

Part 61: Variable training time, higher costs.

Piper Archer Basic Trainer
Part 61 Only

No FAA oversight and training largely based on self-study.

CFIs are Independent Contractors
Multi Engine Fleet: Piper Seminole
Advertises a "Reserved Loan"

Contrary to our competition's claims, we too can help you obtain financing as a Sallie Mae Approved provider.

Prices Are Higher at Select Locations

* +$3,000 in CA, MA, NY; +$2,000 in CT, MD, NJ, OR, WA, DC Area.

Free Discovery Flight with your Financing approval.

Step-by-step help with your financing:

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Academy of Aviation's graduates are flying with most Major Airlines worldwide.


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