FAA’s Basic Requirements for the Commercial Rating

• You must be 18 years old
• You must be able to read, speak and understand the English language
• You must pass a computerized test based on the ground training knowledge you receive and make at least a 70 score.
• You must hold a valid Private Pilot Certificate
• You must have a total of 250 hours of flight time
• You must have 100 hour pilot in command time
• You must have 50 hours of cross country flight logged of which:
• One Day VFR cross country of 2 hours and 100 miles
• One Night VFR cross country of 2 hours and 100 miles
• and One 300 mile cross country flight with landings at 3 points
• You must have 10 hours training in a retractable aircraft with controllable pitch prop

These are just the basic requirements. 14CFR 61.129 goes into much greater detail. We will go over your unique case and make sure all of the requirements are met and devise a plan most effective for you.