| The Commercial Pilot Certificate is required in order to fly for hire. An
airline career usually demands over a thousand hours of flight experience. A "low
time" Commercial pilot can be a Flight Instructor, Crop Duster, Aerial Photographer,
Air Tour Guide, etc. Commercial Pilot training can be accomplished in a single engine aircraft. There are several options to consider beforehand, such as an instrument rating, a multi-engine rating, and a high performance endorsement. These additions must be included in your training and refined to Commercial Pilot standards if these privileges are needed.
Refining piloting skills to professional standards is what being a Commercial Pilot is all about. Aerodynamics and airplane performance knowledge is brought to a higher level to increase pilot competency. Several maneuvers have been developed over the years and adopted by the FAA. These maneuvers help the pilot learn aircraft limitations and more precise aircraft control. Pilot performance guidelines are set in the Commercial Pilot PTS (FAA Practical Test Standards).
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