COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE
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 |
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27 Flight Hours with Instructor: Plane $197.00 + Instructor $73.50 = $270.50 /HR |
$7,303.50 |
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11 Flight Hours in AATD Simulator AATD $141.75 + Instructor $73.50 = $215.25 /HR |
$2,367.75 |
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10 TAA Training time TAA $213.15 + Instructor $73.50 = $286.65 /HR |
$2,866.50 |
| 10 Flight Hours Solo in Aircraft = $197.00 /HR | $1,970.00 |
| ** 55 Flight Hours PIC = $197.00 /HR | $10,835.00 |
| ** TIME BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES MAY APPLY** | |
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Stage Checks 8 Hours Ground Training = $94.50 /HR 7 Hours Flight Training = $291.50 /HR 30 Ground Instruction Hours = $73.50 /HR |
$756.00 $2,040.50 $2,205.00 |
| Written Exam | $175 |
| Final Exam Fees – IN HOUSE (2.5 Hours @ 197.00 + $840 exam fee) | $1,332.50 |
| Cessna Ground School | $424.00 |
| Related Books & Materials Estimate | $139.45 |
| Enrollment Fee 141 | $210.00 |
| Estimate Total | $32,625.20 |
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.