✈️ Commercial Pilot Certificate

Turn Your Passion Into a Profession

Earning your Commercial Pilot Certificate is the moment flying becomes more than a goal—it becomes a career path.

This certification allows you to be paid for your skills and opens the door to a wide range of aviation opportunities, from flight instruction and corporate aviation to aerial photography and cargo operations. It’s also a key step toward the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and a future with the airlines.

At Leopard Aviation, we’ve designed our program to prepare you for that next level with intention. You’ll train in nearly new Cessna 172S Skyhawk aircraft equipped with advanced G1000 avionics, GFC700 autopilot, and ADS-B technology—mirroring the systems used in modern aviation.

Training in a modern fleet isn’t just about comfort—it’s about preparation. Our aircraft and curriculum are designed to give you a seamless transition into professional flying, so you’re confident stepping into more advanced aircraft and real-world operations.

Our instructors focus on precision, consistency, and decision-making—helping you refine your skills to a professional standard while continuing to build confidence in the cockpit.

📋 Requirements

To earn your Commercial Pilot Certificate, you must:

• Log a minimum of 250 hours of total flight time
• Log at least 100 hours of Pilot-in-Command time
• Log at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time

We offer flexible scheduling so you can train consistently and progress at a pace that works for you. Whether you’re training full-time or balancing other commitments, we’ll help you stay on track.

A career in aviation starts here—and we’re ready to help you take that next step.

Call 1.833.FLY.KSDL or fill out the form to begin your Commercial Pilot training at Leopard Aviation.