FAA Commercial Pilot License Requirements

Below is a list of requirments neccessary to obtain your Commercial Pilots License.

• (a) Be at least 18 years of age.
• (b) Read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• (c) Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:
  
  • (1) Conducted the required ground training or reviewed the person's home study on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.125 of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought
  • (2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required knowledge test that applies to the aircraft category and class rating sought.
• (d) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.125 of this part
• (e) Receive the required training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:
  • (1) Conducted the training on the areas of operation listed in §61.127(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.
  • (2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required practical test.
• (f) Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this subpart that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought before applying for the practical test
• (g) Pass the required practical test on the areas of operation listed in §61.127(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.
• (h) Hold at least a private pilot certificate issued under this part or meet the requirements of §61.73.
• (i) Comply with the sections of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.