PEA is uniquely approved by the FAA under FAR Part 141.55(e) to complete the Initial Commercial Pilot License (Single-Engine or Multi-Engine) in 50 hours, compared to nearly all other FAA Part 141 Flight Schools requirements of 120 hours. PEA offers two pathways to accomplish this.
Single-Commercial Initial
141-311 CPSETC – Commercial Pilot Single-Engine Training Course. This course can be completed in only 50 flight hours. Pilots that choose this route usually continue on to the 141-421 AARMELI Multi-Commercial Add-On (self-examining) course (15 hours flight), and end up earning both Commercial Pilot Licenses in 65 hours.
Multi-Commercial Initial
141-421 AAR MELI (self-examining) – Additional Aircraft Rating Multi-Engine Land Instrument, or Multi-Private Course, followed by our 141-341 CPMETC – Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Training Course. The Multi-Commercial Initial Course is only 35 flight hours. However, to be eligible to take this course, pilots must have completed our 15 flight hour Multi-Private course as a pre-requisite. The major benefit to this route is the pilot earns additional Multi-Engine experience, and during the entire Commercial portion of the training, the Pilot is earning Mutli-Engine PIC time. Pilots that choose this route usually continue on to a short Single-Commercial Add-On course and end up earning both Commercial Pilot Licenses in approximately the same 65 hours.
Prerequisite: Private License and Instrument Rating
This program is similar to the Professional Program I, but focuses more on multiengine training and includes 55 hours on the DA42 Solo. It also includes the Multi-Engine Instructor Certificate. Most single-engine time is replaced with advanced multi-engine instructions
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate
Total Lab Hours: 139
Total Lecture Hours: 342
Total Clock Hours: 481
If you’re unsure about any aspect of the application process or have any questions give our team a call on 386-258-0703 or +1-386-258-0703, we’re happy to answer any questions you might have.