Capt. Marcus Reyes
Senior Multi-Engine Instructor
August 8, 20265 min read
Every professional career begins with a Private Pilot License. Here is how the licenses stack and which comes first.
Most aspiring pilots assume they need a Commercial Pilot License first. In reality, every professional career begins with a Private Pilot License. Here is how the licenses stack.
PPL: Your Foundation
The PPL lets you fly single-engine aircraft under Visual Flight Rules, with passengers, for personal use. It is the prerequisite for every advanced rating.
CPL: Getting Paid to Fly
The Commercial Pilot License adds the privileges to fly for compensation. It requires a PPL, 250 hours, and mastery of complex aircraft and commercial maneuvers.
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