Military Competency FAA Certificates
Only $80 to process your application.
14 CFR 61.73
U.S. military pilots or former military pilots who meet the requirements may apply for:
(1) A commercial pilot certificate with the appropriate aircraft category and class rating.
(2) An instrument rating with the appropriate aircraft rating.
(3) A type rating.
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Use this guide to help you through the process before contacting a Mil-Comp/DPE.
How to get started: step-by-step instructions if you haven't taken your knowledge test yet:
Important Note for Foreign Pilots: You do not qualify for a commercial license UNLESS you are ASSIGNED to a unit. If you are here for training you do not qualify (including FTU...you are still in training). The FAA is cracking down on this and has been screening all foreign pilots. (As of Jun 2026)
Commercial Certs
We can provide assistance on Mil Comp apps from all branches!
USAF, USA, USN, USMC
Instructor Cert
Current Military Instructor Pilots can apply for their FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with the following ratings:
CFI
CFII
MEI
Instructor Renew
Renewing your FAA Instructor Certificate using a military checkride? No Problem!
CFI
CFII
MEI
Recent UPT Graduates
Recent USAF Pilot Training graduates qualify:
Commercial Certificate
Single and Multi-engine Airplane Ratings
Instrument Rating
Type Ratings
Add Type Ratings to your current certificate.
You can use the link below to see if you aircraft has a civilian equivalent.
