FAA Commercial Pilot Training Program

The Program

This comprehensive flight training program takes you from zero aviation experience to an FAA Commercial Pilot License and a 737NG or A320 Type Rating, which you can convert to country’s aviation license.

This 2 Phase program provides you with the training, licenses and ratings that you need to achieve your goal of becoming an airline pilot as quickly as possible, at a reasonable price.

Phase 1 – Commercial, Multi-engine, Instrument, and Jet Transition
Phase 2 – 737NG or A320 Type Rating

Important Note: In the US, the flight instructor to student ratio is upside down, there being more flight instructors than students, making it impossible to build time as a flight instructor. Therefore, we have eliminated the FAA CFI, and CFII, saving you time and money, and added a 737NG or A320 Type Rating on your FAA license. In today’s market, this is the standard requirement for being offered an interview with an airline.

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Benefits of Using Global Pilot Careers

Phase 1 Training: Private, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine

• Complete Training Tailored To The Airlines – In Months, Not Years
• The Most Time And Cost Effective Program On The Market
• Complete FAA CPL License in Less Than 25 Weeks
• You Will Log over 100 Hours of Pilot In Command Time in an aircraft.
• 40 Hour Jet Transition Course
• Favorable Currency Exchange Rate (International Students)
• Pay for Course in Four Installments
• The money you pay for this course is held in a trust account to be dispersed as training is accomplished.
• Visa And TSA Assistance (International Students)
• No Housing Worries, Your Phase 1 Accommodations Are Included.
• Health Insurance Is Provided While You Are In Training (Students On M-1 Visa Only)
• A FAA First Class Medical Exam is included
• Our Class Size is Limited. We Only Accept the Number Of Flight Students We Can Accommodate.
• Students Train With A Partner and practice Multi-Crew Procedures
• Training Progress Monitored
• No Sitting Around, Students Are Scheduled For At Least Four Training Events A Week.

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Phase 2 Training: B737 or A320 Type Rating

• Complete Your Training in Three Weeks
• Save time With Distance Learning Ground School
• Jet Transition Training Included
• FAA TYPE RATING ON YOUR US LICENSE
• Cockpit Resource Management Training
• Favorable Currency Exchange Rate, If Applicable
• No Hidden Costs
• Visa And TSA Assistance (Non US Pilots)
• Excellent Hotels with Ground Transportation

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Curriculum and Time Line

Phase 1 - Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine

Prerequisites To Initiate Training

• Must be 18 years old
• High School Diploma
• Must Hold a FAA First Class Medical

Weeks 1- 6  Private License

• Private Pilot Ground Training**
• Simulated Flight Training*
• Flight training in an Aircraft
• Private Pilot Check Ride

Weeks 7-12  Instrument Training

• Instrument Ground Training**
• Instrument Written Exam
• Simulated Instrument Training*
• Instrument Training in an Aircraft
• Instrument Pilot Check Ride

Weeks 13-24  Commercial Training

• Commercial Ground Training**
• Commercial Written Exam
• Cross Country Training in an Aircraft
• Commercial Training in an Aircraft
• Jet Transition Ground Training
• Jet Transition B-737-800 Visual Simulator
• Commercial Pilot Check Ride

* Simulated flight training may be accomplished in an aircraft.
** Instrument Ground training may be accomplished on line, individually or in a classroom environment.

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Phase 2 - Boeing 737NG or Airbus A320
Type Rating

The Program

You will begin your type rating training before you arrive at the training center with a 40 hour distance learning course. This comprehensive computer based course covers the aircraft systems and procedures that you are required to know to complete this type rating course.

When you arrive at the training center you will complete an approved jet transition course that prepares you to function in the cockpit of a large jet aircraft

Once you have completed the jet transition, you move immediately in to the actual 737NG or A320 simulator training.

Type Rating (With training partner)

Prerequisites To Initiate Training

• Must hold at least a Commercial License, with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings,
• Must Have Completed The Required 40 Hour Type Rating Distance Learning Course.

Week 25: Jet Transition

• Ground School – Jet Orientation
  • Operation of jet aircraft
  • Glass cockpit systems
  • Systems and procedures
  • Multi-crew concept
  • Crew resource management Workshop
• Cockpit Procedures FBS
  • Flight Management System
  • Glass cockpit systems
  • Crew Resource Management
  • Multi-crew practice
  • Pilot flying as well as the pilot monitoring duties

Week 26 - 27 Level D Full Flight Simulator Training

• 48 Hours of aircraft specific ground training
• 10 Hours FBS: 5 Sessions left seat
• 10 Hours FBS: 5 Sessions right seat
• 16 Hours FFS: 8 Sessions left seat
• 16 Hours FFS: 8 Sessions right seat
• 3 Hour Check Ride FFS: 1 Session left seat
• 3 Hour Check Ride FFS: 1 Session right seat

TOTAL FFS FLIGHT TIME PER PILOT - 38 Hours

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary. Type rating course price based on training with a partner as a crew.

Program Enrollment

Step 1 Initial Refundable Course Deposit -
This gets you started

• Complete our on line Application Form with a $500 refundable deposit
• We will initiate the visa application process and to secure your desired class date.
• You will receive an Acceptance Letter and an I-20 visa application Form.
• You will also receive an Enrollment Agreement for you to print, and read.
• Should you decide not to proceed for any reason, all moneys paid will be refunded minus a $200 enrollment fee.
• You can pay via PayPal, Bank Transfer, cash or check.

Step 2 Enrollment Agreement -
Once you decide to commence your Flight Training:

• Please sign the Agreement and fax it back to us, and also FedEx it to us with a copy of your passport and any pilot licenses you currently hold.
• An additional $1,000 payment is required at this time to cover initial course ware and online training programs that you will receive.
• Should you withdraw your application for any reason, all moneys paid will be refunded minus any program related costs and accumulated processing fees.
• You can pay via PayPal, Bank Transfer, cash or check.

The entire deposit becomes non-refundable if enrollment is cancelled within 30 days of the class start date. Class size is limited, so it is important to submit the deposit and secure your place in class.

Step Three – US M-1 Visa Application

Go to International Student Visa
“How to Apply for an M-1 Visa” section of the web page, and follow the detailed instructions.

Step Four – Apply for TSA clearance

Go to International Student Visa
“How to Apply for TSA Approval” section of the web page, and follow the detailed instructions.

Step Five – Course Payment

The First Course Payment of $28,000 must be paid via Bank Transfer Cash or Check prior to the first day of class. Funds will be held in trust and dispersed to the school as training is accomplished.

Prior to departing for the US, you must have received your visa and TSA approval to have your fingerprints taken. We can take your fingerprints on the day you arrive and submit them to the AFSP at that time. You must have your permission to initiate training before your actual flight training.

Step Six

It is suggested that you plan to arrive at least 2 days prior to the first day of class in order to get settled in before you begin your training.