Commercial Course
Pursuing Mastery
Prepare for your next step, whether it’s instructing or flying jets.
Flying for Pay
Every professional aviator remembers the first time they got paid to fly. A commercial certificate makes available a wide range of career opportunities, from scenic tours or aerial survey, to flying jets at an air carrier, or pursuing the challenge of teaching future pilots!
Course Philosophy
The Commercial Pilot ACS specifically refers to mastery. A lot of commercial training is review, but much more is expected of applicants. This course focuses on empowering pilots to pursue mastery, in training and for the rest of their careers.
While most applicants will take their practical test in a single-engine piston airplane, this course includes valuable real-world information about subjects like jet flying, high-altitude aerodynamics, an pressurization systems. New commercial pilots need this knowledge sooner than they’d expect!
Here’s what’s in your course.
Simple, Effective Lectures
Concise online lectures that use a virtual blackboard style to help you grasp complex aviation concepts.
Study Resources
Access our extensive resource library, featuring over 40 visual handouts, and comprehensive study guides, including a thorough explanation of Commercial Pilot privileges and limitations!
Knowledge Test
Graduates are endorsed for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX) Knowledge Test.
Expert Instructors
Our team has decades of commercial aviation experience, including in corporate and airline environments.
Part 119 Made Simple
Understand Commercial Pilot privileges and limitations in a plain English way that keeps you legal in the real world.
Jet & High Altitude Operations
We know many graduates quickly find themselves in jets and/or flight levels, so we build the foundation here.
Hands-On Practice
Apply theory through real-world scenarios and practice exercises.
Mobile Learning
Study on the go with our iOS App.
Flexible Schedule
Customize your study pace to fit your schedule.
Peer Support
Join classroom groups for collaborative learning.
Messaging System
Ask your instructors questions through our built-in messaging system.
Resource Library
Access an extensive library of custom-made learning resources.
Lifetime Updates
We routinely improve and update course material.
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Proficiency in Commercial Pilot privileges and limitations, and ability to intelligently apply regulatory knowledge in real-world scenarios
- Internalize the mental concept of mastery in a flying career
- Develop sufficient knowledge to evaluate oneself as a professional aviator
- General understanding of fundamental crew concepts
- Basic understanding of jet/turbine systems and operations
- Thorough understanding of high altitude aerodynamics
- Recognize the importance of professionalism as a component of safety
Time Commitment
Dedicate 25-30 hours in total. 5 hours per week for 6 weeks is a good pace.
Quizzes and Exams
Test your preparedness for the Commercial Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test with a 100 question practice exam.
Graduation
Students graduate when they pass the practice exam with 90% or better.
Course Content
Instructor
James Jacobson
James is an experienced Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI), an aerobatics and upset recovery training (UPRT) instructor, tailwheel lover, and Captain for a U.S. Airline.
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Commercial Course
Prepare for a variety of flying careers with a course that covers the fundamentals: from dealing with passengers to operating jets in the flight levels.
What’s Included:
- Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX) Knowledge Test endorsement upon graduation.
- Emphasis on real-world commercial operations, including professionalism, often not covered by ground school programs.
- Advanced aerodynamics section focused on high altitude and jet operations.
- Introduction to transport category systems.
- Human factors considerations with paying passengers.
- Comprehensive guide to Commercial Pilot privileges and limitations.
- A classroom forum with other commercial pilot applicants.
- Direct message access to course instructors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a commercial pilot?
A Commercial Pilot certificate allows a pilot to be compensated for their services as a pilot.
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Can I fly people around for money like an Uber driver?
No. Commercial pilots may be compensated for their services as a pilot, but must meet additional requirements to carry passengers or property for hire.
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What are some common jobs for low-time commercial pilots?
Low-time commercial pilots often start their careers in flight instruction, banner towing, pipeline patrol, or air ambulance services.
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Is a commercial pilot the same as an airline pilot?
No. Airlines operate under 14 CFR Part 121, and airline pilots are required to hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, which requires—among other experience and with some exceptions—at least 1,500 hours of flight time.
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What are the requirements to become a Commercial Pilot?
You must hold at least a Private Pilot certificate and meet eligibility requirements outlined in 14 CFR §61.123. These requirements include, with limited exceptions, a minimum of 250 hours of total flight time.
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What are the advantages of becoming a commercial pilot?
Becoming a Commercial Pilot offers the opportunity to earn income through flying and pursue a variety of career paths, including becoming a flight instructor, charter pilot, or airline pilot.
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What written test will this course prepare me for?
This course prepares students for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX) Knowledge Test.
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How long does the course take to complete?
Plan for 20-30 hours of time between watching lectures, making flashcards, and studying course content.
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Do I need to complete the course in a set timeframe?
Nope! The major advantage of online ground school is that you can complete coursework at your own pace!
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How is this course different from other Commercial Pilot ground schools?
Our curriculum goes beyond the basics, delivering a comprehensive foundation, including in jet and high-altitude operations. Low-time Commercial Pilots can quickly find themselves in positions for which a typical Commercial Pilot program does not prepare them. We think all commercial pilots deserve a solid foundation.