Commercial
Pilot License Course
Turn your passion for aviation into a professional flying career. Our FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved commercial pilot course prepares you for airline, charter, and corporate flight operations.
What is a Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)?
A Commercial Pilot Certificate, often called a commercial pilot license (CPL), is the legal certification required to act as pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft for compensation or hire under 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 141 regulations.
Whether your goal is airline transport, corporate aviation, flight instruction, or specialized aerial operations, earning your commercial certificate is the decisive turning point in your professional flying career. Review our commercial pilot training FAQ for answers on flight hour prerequisites, medical certificates, and career progression.
Explore our in-depth Florida commercial pilot guide, compare course timelines in our guide to the Part 61 vs Part 141 commercial timeline, or learn about structuring your commercial single vs multi-engine initial training.
Part 61 Course: $6,900 – $8,900*
*Requires 250 total flight hours. FAA fees vary and additional training costs may be required.
Part 141 Course: $17,475 – $19,475*
*Structured curriculum graduating at 190 total flight hours. FAA fees vary.
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Roadmap
Commercial Pilot License Course Pathway
Sun City Aviation Academy provides a clear, milestone-driven pathway to earning your commercial pilot credentials at North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
1
Required Flight Experience
Our flight training courses provide a direct route to building the required aeronautical experience, 190 total flight hours under Part 141 or 250 total flight hours under Part 61.
Through structured dual instruction, solo cross-country navigation, and night flight operations, you develop the mastery expected of a commercial aviator.
Students build cross-country command and decision-making skills in diverse airspace across South and Central Florida.
Our training fleet and experienced instructors ensure you maintain steady flight progression toward checkride readiness.
2
Aeronautical Knowledge & Written Exam
The FAA Commercial Pilot Airman Knowledge Test evaluates advanced aeronautical decision-making, aerodynamics, weather analysis, aircraft systems, and federal aviation regulations.
Preparation covers operational limitations for commercial operations, pilot-in-command responsibilities, and commercial privileges under 14 CFR 61.133.
Students master high-altitude operations, complex airspace, and regulatory boundaries governing commercial flight operations.
Our ground instructors work with you to ensure thorough conceptual mastery before you take your FAA knowledge exam.
3
Advanced Commercial Maneuvers
Commercial flight training sharpens stick-and-rudder precision through advanced flight maneuvers defined in the FAA Commercial Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS).
You will master lazy eights, chandelles, steep spirals, eights-on-pylons, and precision power-off 180-degree accuracy landings.
Long dual and solo cross-country flights test your fuel management, diversion planning, and weather decision-making in real-world scenarios.
Precision execution and situational awareness ensure you fly to commercial standards on every flight.
4
Commercial Practical Test (Checkride)
Your training culminates in the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).
The checkride consists of an oral exam testing regulatory knowledge, flight planning, and systems comprehension, followed by a flight evaluation of all commercial ACS maneuvers.
Our comprehensive pre-checkride evaluations and mock oral exams give you the confidence to demonstrate command authority with composure.
Passing the commercial checkride awards you your FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, officially qualifying you to fly for compensation or hire.
At Sun City Aviation Academy, our FAA Part 141 and Part 61 commercial pilot courses equip you with the technical skill, safety habits, and aeronautical judgment required for long-term career success.
Visit Our Main Campus
Hollywood North Perry Airport (Main Campus)
Official Address
Hollywood North Perry Airport
7201 S Airport Rd #504A
Pembroke Pines, FL 33023
* Located at Hollywood North Perry Airport (KHWO) — Main campus for all landplane training & youth programs.
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Flight Review
Recurrent training requirement for pilots to ensure they maintain proficiency and safety standards.
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Instrument Proficiency Check
Stay current with our Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) to ensure your instrument flying skills are up to date.
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With a Discovery Flight
Doing a discovery flight is the best way to determine if being a pilot is right for you. Whether you're trying it out for fun or want to fly professionally, doing a discovery flight will allow you to see Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood from a new perspective.
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