Gibson Aviation Services

Commercial Pilot License

Turn your passion into a profession and earn your Commercial Pilot License to fly single-engine aircraft for hire.

Start a Professional Aviation Career

Turn your passion for flying into a profession. Earning your Commercial Pilot License is the key to a career in aviation. Whether you’re aiming for the airlines, charter operations, or corporate aviation, this license prepares you to fly for compensation or hire.

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Cost Breakdown

Online Ground School:

$199

FAA Written Test:

~$175

Flight Training (10 Hours):

$650

Rental (250 Hours, C150):

$29,750

TAA (10 Hours, C172):

$1,750

Instrument (10 Hours, C172):

$1,750

Check ride (Exam + rental):

~$1,650

Total:

~$35,924

Minimum experience and training required by the FAA. Time logged from previous rating(s) all count towards the 250 hour requirement.


At minimum, a Private Pilot License is required to earn your Commercial License.