How Long Does it Take to Become a Commercial Airline Pilot?

Summary of educational, medical, legal, certification and qualification requirements to become a commercial pilot and fly for major and regional airlines.

You can become a pilot. Learn how to become a pilot and get your pilot license, including requirements, eligibility, how long it takes, and cost.

Accelerated pilot cadet program, offering a proven path to a pilot career at American Airlines.

It takes 3 months to become a private pilot. In about 2 years, you can become a commercial airline pilot. Learn how you can become a pilot with ATP Flight School.

Enroll in accelerated flight training with ATP and go from zero experience to a commercial airline pilot, with 1500 hours, in about 2 years. Learn how you can become an airline pilot with ATP Flight School.

Airlines operate on a seniority-based system. Learn what this means for your career and why getting to the airlines first is important.

The shortage of pilots qualified to fly for the airlines is causing regional airlines to offer signing bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and other incentives. Learn more about how much you will earn as a pilot.

ATP provides up-front, fixed-cost pricing in a way that differentiates us from most other flight schools and academies. With over 30 years of experience, ATP designs our flight training programs with enough flight time for the vast majority of students to be successful.

Complete list of aviation courses, flight training, and career pilot programs offered by ATP Flight School.

Learn all about a commercial pilot license, including privileges, requirements, eligibilty, and how to earn this pilot license.