Commercial Pilot Certificate
EARN YOUR COMMERICAL PILOTS LICENSE WITH FREDRICKSON AVIATION
Turn your passion into a profession with 1-on-1 expert training, guaranteed checkride scheduling, and real-world career preparation.
Your Career Awaits
Launch Your Career as a Professional Pilot
At Fredrickson Aviation, we understand that obtaining your Commercial Pilot Rating is a significant milestone in your aviation career. It is the key that unlocks the door to a world where you get paid to do what you love—fly. Our comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with the skills, experience, and confidence needed to excel as a commercial pilot.
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Dedicated 1-on-1 Instruction
Our expert Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) provide personalized, focused training to ensure you master every aspect of commercial flying.
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Guaranteed DPE Checkride Date
When you enroll in our Accelerated Flight Training (AFT) program, we offer a guaranteed Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) checkride, ensuring you complete your training promptly and efficiently.
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Lifetime Aviation Support
Unlike many other flight schools, Fredrickson Aviation is committed to supporting you during your flight training and aviation career. We're here for you before, during, and after your time with us.
Flexible Financing
Don't let cost ground your goals. We work with lending partners to offer flight training financing options that fit your budget.
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Professional Airmanship
Mastering Real-World Commercial Operations
Commercial flying requires a completely different mindset than private pilot training. We focus heavily on professional-grade airmanship:
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Advanced Aircraft Control
Gain proficiency in power management, energy management, and passenger comfort.
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Client & Passenger Management
Learn the nuances of professional-client interaction.
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Schedule Adaptability
Prepare for the dynamic schedule of a commercial pilot, which often includes working ten days on and five days off or 14 days on and ten days off.
Ground Training
Commercial Ground School Boot Camp Included
Earning your commercial certificate requires mastery of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather, navigation, and FAA regulations. Every commercial program includes access to our comprehensive Ground School to lock in the knowledge and test prep you need before checkride day.
Topics Covered
Aircraft systems, aerodynamics, weather, navigation, FAA regulations, and commercial pilot privileges. Everything on the checkride knowledge test.
expert instruction
Structured ground prep via remote sessions. Get your questions answered and build confidence before your practical test.
FAR Part 61
FAA Requirements Checklist
Before taking your Commercial Pilot checkride, you must meet the following FAA minimums:
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These are FAA minimum requirements. Our accelerated program is structured to meet and exceed every threshold efficiently.
250
hours
Total Flight Time
100
hours
Pilot in Command (PIC) Time
50
hours
Cross-Country Flight Time
20
hours
Dual Training (10 hrs Instrument & 10 hrs TAA/Complex)
10
hours
Solo Time (including night and cross-country requirement blocks)
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Ready to Get Paid to Fly?
Stop waiting to start your aviation career. Reserve your training block, plane, instructor, and guaranteed checkride date today.