Your complete guide to earning a Commercial Pilot License — and why MFT in Fort Lauderdale is the smartest place to do it.
At My Flight Time, our CPL program starts at just $4,050 for single-engine commercial and $11,100 for multi-engine commercial. Training takes 1 to 2 weeks at KFXE with 12-hour daily availability, 7 days a week.
You train in Cessna 172s for single-engine and Beechcraft Duchess for multi-engine.
Time Building: Use MFT's program to build toward 1,500 hours for ATP. Rates from $60/hr.
CFI Path: Add CFI for $5,800 and build hours while earning income as an instructor.
Airline Path: With 1,500 hours, apply to regional airlines. MFT graduates fly for Envoy, PSA, Republic, and SkyWest.
| Factor | My Flight Time | Traditional Flight School |
|---|---|---|
| CPL Single-Engine Cost | $4,050 | $10,000–$15,000 |
| CPL Multi-Engine Cost | $11,100 | $18,000–$28,000 |
| Training Duration | 1–2 weeks | 2–4 months |
| Daily Flight Availability | 12 hrs/day, 7 days/week | 4–6 hrs, 5 days/week |
| Weather Cancellations | Rare (300+ VFR days) | Frequent (seasonal) |
| ATP-Minimums Guarantee | Yes — first in the US | No |