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Earning your commercial pilot license in Miami is a major milestone if you plan to fly professionally. To become commercial pilot in Florida, you must meet FAA hour requirements under either Part 141 or Part 61 regulations as part of your CPL training in Florida.
To earn your Commercial Pilot certificate, you must have at least 190 hours of total flight time under Part 141 or 250 hours of total flight time under Part 61, which must include:
Earning your commercial pilot license in Miami is a major milestone if you plan to fly professionally. To become commercial pilot in Florida, you must meet FAA hour requirements under either Part 141 or Part 61 regulations as part of your CPL training in Florida.
To earn your Commercial Pilot certificate, you must have at least 190 hours of total flight time (Part 141) or 250 hours of total flight time (Part 61), which must include:
| Item | Hours | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeppesen Kit | – | – | $299.00 |
| Pilot Operating Handbook | – | – | $50.00 |
| Medical Exam | – | – | $80.00 |
| Written Test | – | – | $100.00 |
| Practical Test (Checkride) | – | – | $400.00 |
| Aircraft Rental for Practical (C-172) | 1.5 hrs | $110/hr | $165.00 |
| Dual Flight Instruction (C-172) | 30 hrs | $160/hr | $4,800.00 |
| Solo Flight (C-172) | 10 hrs | $110/hr | $1,100.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 30 hrs | $50/hr | $1,500.00 |
| Approximate Total Cost | $8,494.00 |
The experience requirements provided above are derived from FAA regulations and may not represent the actual amount of training required to achieve the specified rating. The timeline and prices quoted below are based on minimum hours. Additional training will be billed at an hourly rate and could extend the graduation date.
All courses and pricing assume that students meet the FAA prescribed experience prerequisites. If students wish, Angel Flight Club can provide Time Building in order to meet all prerequisites.
Let’s talk about your goals and map out a training plan that works for your life and your schedule.
The course is your training program where you learn commercial maneuvers and build skills. The license is what you earn after passing your knowledge test and checkride. You complete the course first and then receive your commercial pilot certificate from the FAA.
You can become a flight instructor tow banners fly skydivers do aerial photography or work in pipeline patrol. Some pilots fly charter or cargo. The license lets you get paid to build hours toward airline jobs if that is your goal.
Yes the standards are higher. Examiners expect precision in every maneuver. Your steep turns stalls and emergency procedures must be smooth and professional. But your instructor will not sign you off until you are ready so you walk in confident.
If you already have your private and instrument ratings you might be close on hours. Most students need 3 to 8 months depending on how often they fly. We help you plan an efficient schedule that builds hours without wasting time or money.
You can but most pilots get their instrument rating first. Instrument skills are required for commercial work and make you a better pilot. Plus the instrument rating builds hours that count toward your commercial requirements anyway so it flows nicely.
Costs vary based on your current hours and how quickly you train. You pay for aircraft rental instructor time and exam fees. We give you clear pricing and help you budget so there are no surprises along the way.
You need at least a second class medical certificate to exercise commercial privileges. This is more strict than the third class medical you used for private flying. We help you find an aviation medical examiner and understand what to expect.
Yes many pilots work as flight instructors or in other aviation jobs while building time. Teaching is especially popular because you get paid to fly and build hours simultaneously. It is a great way to gain experience and move toward airline jobs.