In article , timeh
wrote:

I am looking to switch careers. I want to go to school to become a
commercial pilot and want to get some advice and answers. How much am
I looking at spending to become a commercial pilot? And any
suggestions on schools? I currently live in pennsylvania.

Minimum time is 150 hours total time required by the FAA for the
Instrument Rating. After you get your Private, continue flying with an
instructor, working on the the instrument skills and commercial
maneuvers. That will leave you with 38 hours of solo practice/travel
hours to hone your skills. Take the Instrument then the Commercial
checkrides.

Private Pilot... $10,000 (instructor, $50/hr + aircraft, $85/hr, 75 hrs)
Instrument Rating... $3,000 (instructor, $50/hr + aircraft, $85/hr, 22
hours)
Commercial Rating... $1,500 (instructor, $50/hr + aircraft, $85/hr, 15
hrs)

75+38+15+22= 150 hours