Working as a pilot is a valued and exciting career path, and the various pathways available are wide-ranging and diverse. Paragon Flight is a Part 141 and 61 authorized source of training that will help ambitious pilots meet the requirements for commercial pilot operations.

Paragon Flight is highly rated and ready to provide customized instruction for every pilot candidate. We have headquarters in Fort Myers, FL, along with two satellite locations, one in Punta Gorda, FL, and the other in LaGrange, GA. All Paragon Flight locations offer modern facilities, tower-controlled runways, and a plethora of accommodation options in the area.

FAA authorizes flight schools under Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 141 and 61. While most schools operate under one or the other, Paragon Flight is privileged to be authorized to work under either set of guidance. We can provide the full-time, rigid scheduling of Part 141 courses as well as the flexible one-on-one self-pacing structure of a Part 61 program.

Training Available at Paragon Flight

Students come to Paragon Flight for a range of non-commercial licenses. Personal pilot credentials, including Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Flight Rating (IFR), Multi-Engine License (MEL), Glass Cockpit Training, and Certified Cirrus Training, are all available here.

The commercial training programs that we offer include Commercial License, Single Engine and Multi-Engine (CSEL/CMEL), and Certified Flight Instructor (I/II/MEI).

We even provide military and government flight training, including Initial Flight Orientation (IFO) for pre-basic training, Single Engine Recurrent Training (SERT) to improve a crew’s coordination, cooperation, awareness, and safety, Rotary Wing to Fixed Wing Transition Training to help helicopter pilots transition to airline pilot status, and Aircraft Transition and Differences Training to facilitate pilots’ acquisition of skills and systems on new aircraft.

Commercial Pilot Requirements

To become a commercial pilot, you’ll need to meet an array of requirements, but the entire process will begin by earning a Private Pilot License (PPL), which means that you’ll need to be at least 18 years old and able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.

Further requirements include holding a valid 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certificate, complete and log the required ground and flight training for the commercial license like 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and 250 hours of total logged flight time. Candidates should also pass the FAA written exam and checkride, which includes an oral and practical component.

Bespoke Commercial Pilot Courses

The programs at Paragon Flight are custom-designed for the student. Speak with the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) to take into consideration your schedule, goals, existing experience, and budget. These factors will allow us to create the best possible plan for you to meet your goals as quickly and affordably as possible.

For the most diligent and determined pilot candidates, we offer the P3 Professional Pilot Program. This program allows pilots to become certified flight instructors from a point of no experience within 38 weeks.

All of our courses are founded on a basis of stellar instructors, curriculum, modern facilities, and outstanding customer service.

Click here to explore more about the Part 141 commercial training requirements and how Paragon Flight can help you reach them. You can also contact us by phone at (239) 747-0056 for the Fort Myers, FL, location, (941) 900-3131 for the Punta Gorda location, or (706) 903-9337 for the LaGrange, GA flight school.