Commercial Pilot Program
Introduction

A commercial license permits you to fly for hire in addition to the privileges of a private pilot license. The maneuvers taught for this license are more advanced than for a Private Pilot, and the FAA test standards are higher as well. To practically attain a commercial license, you should attain or already have a private pilot license for helicopters. This is important to meet the FAA requirement of 100 hours of “Pilot in command” flight time as a Private Pilot, at least 35 of which must be in helicopters.

Course Approximate Costs*

Requires completion of the private pilot program and assumes completion instrument pilot program. If no prior completion of the instrument pilot program, add 40 hours flight time.

Program Component

Ground instruction
​     10 hours

Flight time in R22
     20 hours flight Training
     10 hours PIC flight time
     40 hours additional flight time

FAA Written Test
FAA Practical Test & Aircraft Rental
​Books and Supplies                                                   
 
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Total Course Costs                                                   

Rate / Hour


$65
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​$350
​$350
​$350





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Total


​​$650


$7,000
$3,500
​$14,000

$180
$850
$100

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​$26,280

*Meets FAA minimums. Actual training time will vary.