Commercial Certificate

This course focuses on applying aeronautical knowledge and skills including a thorough knowledge of aircraft systems. This certificate enables the pilot to be hired for certain types of operation like banner towing, agricultural operations, and photography.

FAA Requirements

Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating
Must hold at least a current second class medical
Education requirements: Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Age: 17+ years old

COMMERCIAL PILOT COURSE	Pricing
27 Flight Hours with Instructor: Plane $206.45 + Instructor $76.18 = $282.63 /HR	$7,631.01
11 Flight Hours in AATD Simulator AATD $148.84 + Instructor $76.18 = $225.02 /HR	$2,475.22
10 TAA Training time TAA $223.55 + Instructor $76.18 = $299.73 /HR	$2,997.30
10 Flight Hours Solo in Aircraft = $206.45 /HR	$2,064.50
** 55 Flight Hours PIC = $206.45 /HR	$11,354.75
TIME BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES MAY APPLY

Stage Checks 8 Hours Ground Training = $99.23 /HR 7 Hours Flight Training = $305.68 /HR 30 Ground Instruction Hours = $76.18 /HR	$793.84 $2,139.76 $2,285.40
Written Exam	$175
Final Exam Fees – IN HOUSE (2.5 Hours @ 206.45 + $840 exam fee)	$1,356.13
Cessna Ground School	$424.00
Related Books & Materials Estimate	$139.45
Enrollment Fee 141	$210.00
Estimate Total	$34,046.36

Instruction and flight times are estimates only. Additional training may be necessary to meet the FAA practical test standards.

Rate increase per model – C172 SPG1000 $1,598.63

Illinois Aviation Academy’s 141 career program can get you to where you want to be and quickly. If you dream of becoming a commercial, corporate, or freight pilot, let the IAA 141 career program accelerate you to your goals. From zero time to captain never felt this good.

Spartan Flight Academy (SFA) offers non-Title IV, non-accredited FAA Part 61 training that is not eligible for federal student aid. SFA operates independently from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Spartan Flight Academy does not guarantee third-party certifications/ratings or employment. Estimated time required assumes a full-time flying schedule, varies by individual, and is not guaranteed. Additional flight hours and certifications are required to be eligible to apply for more advanced opportunities, such as airline pilot positions.