AOPA BEST FLIGHT SCHOOL 2025 - WESTERN REGION
AOPA DISTINGUISHED FLIGHT SCHOOL 2026 - NATIONAL
Become A Professional Pilot
The FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate is the gateway to a professional flying career, allowing pilots to be compensated for their services and opening the door to opportunities in charter, corporate, and airline operations.
At Chennault Flying Service in Las Vegas, our FAA-approved Part 141 program reduces the minimum flight time requirement from 250 hours under Part 61 to just 190 hours. This structured training pathway can help you earn your Commercial Pilot Certificate sooner while meeting the same FAA standards.
Commercial Flight Training with CFS in Las Vegas
Modern Fleet of Aircraft
Commercial flight training is conducted in technologically advanced aircraft (TAA) equipped with glass-cockpit avionics. Train with professional avionics that commercial operators use.
Part 141 Training
Train under a structured, FAA-approved curriculum that cuts the minimum flight time requirement from 250 to 190 hours.
Career-Focused from Day One
We include CRM training, PIC/SIC procedures, and advanced avionics training as standard. Our training follows both airline and military SOPs and standards - making you a professional pilot ready for your first job!
Maintenance
On-site maintenance available 7-days a week. Reduced maintenance delays and optimized aircraft availability. FAA Part 141 regulated maintenance standards.
Location: North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT), Nevada
Train in complex airspace to set you up for success in the future! Operate in a high-traffic, professional environment and experience complex cross-country flights.
What to Expect - Your Commercial Training
Our Part 141 syllabus is designed to be clear and measurable. You’ll never wonder "what's next".
1. Commercial Operations, Cross Country Flights, and Night Flying
Build confidence flying cross country. Meet night flying and landing requirements. Expand your knowledge with Commercial ground.
2. Commercial Manoeuvres & Cross-Country Operations
Introduces commercial manoeuvres (chandelles, lazy eights, eights-on-pylons, power-off 180s) and structured cross-country time-building.
3. Checkride Preparation & Professional Standards
Complete remaining requirements, ensure manoeuvres are polished to Commercial ACS standards and final preparation for the FAA Practical Test.
Invest In Your Future
Commercial Pilot License Cost Breakdown.
Includes:
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100 hours Aircraft Rental
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55 hours Flight Instruction
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35 hours Ground Instruction
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20 hours of AATD Simulator Time
Total Minimum Cost: $28,500 - $33,000
Estimated Timeframe: 2-6 months
Timeframes vary depending on student's flight frequency and performance.
Pre-Requisite: Private Pilot License (PPL) and Instrument Rating (IR)
AWARD WINNING FLIGHT SCHOOL
AOPA BEST FLIGHT SCHOOL 2025 - WESTERN REGION
AOPA DISTINGUISHED FLIGHT SCHOOL 2026 - NATIONAL
Chennault Flying Service was awarded Best in the West by AOPA's Flight Training Experience Awards — based on direct student feedback. Train with the best in Las Vegas.