Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment as a commercial and airline pilot is expected to grow 6% between 2021 and 2031.

Job Potential Earnings

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the 2022 median pay for commercial pilots was $103,910 and for airline pilots was $211,790. Earnings vary from much less to much more than these values depending on the aircraft, type of operation, location, route, experience and tenure.

Special Notice

American Aviation Flight Fees - G 1000

Private Pilot Certification

40 Hours Minimum C 172
Pricing for this course can change without notice.

Flight Hours (Part 61)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
30.0 Hours Dual $329.00 $9,870.00
10.0 Hours Solo $240.00 $2,400.00
7.8 Hours Pre/Post Briefing $80.00 $624.00
Subtotal of flight hours   $12,894.00
Exams (Part 61)
Type Total Cost
FAA Required Written Exam $175.00
FAA Required Practical Exam $900.00
Total Flight Training and Exams $13,969.00

 

Instrument Rating ATF 2305

35 Hours Minimum C 172

Flight Hours (Part 141)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
21.0 Hours Dual $329.00 $6,909.00
14.0 Hours Simulator $89.00 $1,246.00
8.7 Hours Pre/Post Briefing $89.00 $774.30
Subtotal of flight hours   $8,929.30
Exams and Fees (Part 141)
Type Total Cost
FAA Required Written Exam $175.00
Instrument Rating Administrative Fee $150.00
FAA Required Practical Exam $900.00
Total Flight Training and Exams $10,154.30

 

Commercial Rating ATF 2201

No SIM time allowed in this stage of the Commercial Rating Syllabus.

Flight Hours (Part 141)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
13 Hours Dual C 172 $329.00 $4,277.00
40 Hours Solo C 172 $240.00 $9,600.00
1.5 Hours Pre/Post Briefing $89.00 $133.50
Fees (Part 141)
Type Total Cost
Commercial Rating Administration Fee $150.00
Total Flight Training and Exams $14,160.50

 

Commercial Rating ATF 2202

Flight Hours for 20 Hour Dual C 172 and SIM (Part 141)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
10.0 Hours Dual C 172 $329.00 $3,290.00
10.0 Hours SIM $89.00 $890.00
Flight Hours for 9 Hours Solo C 172 (Part 141)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
9.0 Hours Solo $240.00 $2,160.00
4.2 Hours Pre/Post Briefing $89.00 $373.80
Total Flight Training   $6,713.80

 

Commercial Rating ATF 2203

Flight Hours for 22 Hours Dual C 172 and SIM (Part 141)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
8.0 Hours Dual C 172 $329.00 $2,632.00
14.0 Hours SIM $89.00 $1,246.00

 

Flight Hours for 16 Hours Solo C 172 (Part 141)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
16.0 Hours Solo $240.00 $3,840.00
3.6 Hours Pre/Post Briefing $89.00 $320.40
Subtotal of flight training   $8,038.40
Exams (Part 141)
Type Total Cost
FAA Required Written Exam $175.00
FAA Required Practical Exam $900.00
Total Flight Training and Exams $9,113.40

 

Multi-Engine Rating

No SIM time allowed.

Flight Hours for 15 Hours Dual Multi-Engine (Part 141)
Type Cost per Hour Total Cost
15.0 Hours Dual $524.00 $7,860.00
15.0 Hours Ground Instruction $89.00 $1,335.00
4.2 Hours Pre/Post Briefing $89.00 $373.80
Subtotal of flight hours   $9,568.80
Exams (Part 141)
Type Total Cost
FAA Required Practical Exam $900.00
Total Flight Training and Exams $10,468.80

 

The total flight fee cost is $64,579.80. Please note that hours and prices listed in the program are for reference only and could be more depending on how much training an individual student requires to meet FAA standards. Prices subject to change.

 

State Licensure Information

To determine the state(s) in which the program meets or does not meet the requirements, or if PHSC was unable to determine if the program meets the licensing requirements, see below.

  • Meets: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
  • Does Not Meet: Not applicable.
  • Unable to Determine: Not applicable.