There are many possibilities available to a commercial pilot. Some of these include, senic flights, ferry flights, crop dusting, banner towing, fire fighting, aerial photography, and student instruction when accompanied by a flight instructor certificate. If desired, a person may continue to gain flight experience and obtain a position with one of the various airlines or cargo carriers. Once a commercial certificate is obtained, the sky is the limit!
Total minimum training costs from zero time through commercial (total 250 hrs flight time):
| Private Pilot Certification |
$5156.95 |
| Instrument Rating |
$5389.00 |
| 50 hours additional flight training |
$5500.00 |
| *15 hours complex training |
$4275.00 |
| 115 hours solo flight |
$8050.00 |
| Commercial pilot kit |
$125.00 |
| Written test |
$150.00 |
| Practical test |
$300.00 |
Total: $28,945.95
* The hours of complex are completed in a multi-engine airplane. At the completion of the commercial training you will be eligible for commercial single engine and multi-engine.
(Actual cost may vary based on individual need)