The Commercial Pilot Certificate is your gateway to a career in aviation. If you dream of flying for hire — whether for charter, corporate, cargo, or instruction — this is where your professional journey begins.
At Beyond Aviation, we make that journey exciting, rewarding, and relevant. Training for your commercial license means mastering precision flying, complex maneuvers, and professional-level systems management.
Our instructors love this phase of training because it’s where pilots truly refine their skills and push their abilities to the next level.
This certification allows you to be compensated for flying, opening opportunities in:
Beyond Aviation’s program emphasizes mastery of maneuvers, flight efficiency, and precision — helping you stand out as a confident, disciplined pilot ready for professional work.
*Three (3) hours of flight training must be conducted within the 2 calendar months preceding the test
In 2018, the FAA updated the commercial pilot requirements, allowing applicants to train in Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) instead of older “complex” airplanes.
A TAA includes:
Primary Flight Display (PFD): continuously visible electronic instruments
Multifunction Display (MFD): moving-map GPS navigation with aircraft position
Two-axis autopilot integrated with heading/navigation guidance
Beyond Aviation’s Cirrus SR20 and other glass-cockpit aircraft meet these TAA standards, ensuring your training reflects the technology you’ll use as a professional pilot.
Commercial pilots oversee the professional operation of aircraft for passengers, cargo, or specialized missions. Many start their careers as Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), building experience before moving on to airlines, charter operations, or corporate flying.
Instead of training in aging retractable-gear airplanes, Beyond Aviation students train in Technically Advanced Aircraft like the Cirrus SR20, equipped with cutting-edge avionics and autopilot systems. This ensures your training is more modern, relevant, and aligned with professional aviation technology.
Most students complete training in 6–8 months, depending on how often they fly and their total time when starting. Consistent flying and simulator practice help accelerate progress.
Graduates often move directly into:
Flight instruction (CFI/CFII/MEI)
Charter and air taxi operations
Aerial survey, agriculture, or photography
Corporate or regional airline training programs
Earnings depend on experience and the type of flying. Entry-level pilots may earn $25,000–$40,000, while experienced corporate and airline pilots can earn well into six figures. The FAA projects strong job growth for professional aviators nationwide.
