Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Altitude Aviation Academy
Fly Professionally. Get Paid to Do What You Love.
Turn your passion into a profession. Fly for a living — start here.
Your Commercial Pilot License is more than just another rating — it’s your ticket to a career in aviation. Whether you're aiming to become a flight instructor, charter pilot, or airline captain, the CPL is a key step in your journey. At Altitude Aviation Academy, we offer real-world training that prepares you for success — in the cockpit and beyond.
some things You’ll Learn
Complex aircraft operations & advanced maneuvers
Precision landings, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights
Crew resource management & aeronautical decision-making
FAA commercial regulations & endorsements
Advanced radio communication
Professional pilot mindset & responsibility
Requirements to Begin CPL Training
To begin your Commercial Rating, you must:
Hold a valid Private Pilot License
(PPL)
Be at least 18 years old
Hold a current 2nd Class
FAA Medical Certificate
Have logged at least 250 total
flight hours
Have logged at least 100 hours
as pilot in command (PIC)
Have logged at least 50 hours of
cross-country
Have logged at least 10 hours
of instrument training
Have logged at least 10 hours in
a complex or TAA aircraft
(we’ll help you with this)
We’ll review your logbook and create a personalized training plan based on your current experience.
Training for my commercial license at Altitude helped me sharpen my skills and gain the confidence I needed to fly professionally. The instructors pushed me in the best way possible.
— Cameron, Commercial Pilot Graduate
Why Train for Your CPL at Altitude
✔️ Real-world mountain and cross-country experience
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✔️ Experienced instructors focused on advanced skills
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✔️ Tailored training plans to optimize your time and budget
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✔️ Career guidance and job placement support
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✔️ Advanced aircraft available for training and endorsements
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✔️ Train in diverse weather and terrain for real-world readiness
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Course Format & Scheduling
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Full-time and part-time options available
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Modular lesson structure to work around your schedule
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Ground school + flight training packages available
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FAA checkride prep included
