Requirements

• 18 years minimum age requirement

• Hold a minimum of a 3rd Class Medical

• Hold an Instrument Rating

• Accumulate 250 hours of total flight time

• Complete 20 hours minimum of dual instruction

• Pass FAA Computerized Written Exam with a minimum score of 70%

• Pass your FAA Oral Exam & Checkride

Core Privileges

1. Act as PIC for compensation or hire

You can be paid to be the pilot in command of an aircraft, as long as the operation falls within regulations and does not require an ATP certificate.

2. Carry persons or property for compensation

This allows operations such as aerial photography, some charter work under Part 135, ferry flights, and cargo flights, provided you are operating under the correct part of the regulations.

3. Be paid for certain types of flying

Examples include:

• Aerial tours (Part 91.147)

• Ferry or repositioning flights

• Banner towing operations

• Aerial application, pipeline patrol, or powerline patrol

• Aerial photography and survey

• Search and rescue flights

• Skydive jump pilot

• Sightseeing flights with a Letter of Authorization

• Part 135 operations if you also meet Part 135 requirements