CPL – Commercial Pilot License

What does the CPL license allow you to do…

To work for a Commercial Air Service it is required a pilot holds the Commercial Pilot License (CPL). This opens the door for a career as a commercial pilot. Typical entry level positions for pilots with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) are as follows:

•  VFR Charter Air Taxi
•  IFR Charter Air Taxi
•  Photo Survey Pilot
•  Medical Evacuation
•  Airborne Traffic Wat
•  Parachute Drop
•  Flight Instructor (with valid Instructors Rating)

CPL Prerequisites

•  Private Pilot Licence.
•  18 Years of age.
•  A medical from a hospital approves by Civil Aviation Authority.

There are no special educational requirements other than a working knowledge of English.

CPL Requirements

•  A minimum of 200 hours total flight time and 100 hours Pilot in Command time including 20 hours X-Country.
•  All previous flight time counts toward the Commercial Pilot course.
•  Time Building may be required to reach the required time.

The Commercial course consists of 65 hours of flight training and 40 hours of ground school. The break-down includes a Night Endorsement and VFR-over-the-Top.

•  35 hours of dual instruction:
•  10 hours of advanced dual instruction including at least 5 hours of X-Country
•  20 hours of instrument time.
•  5 hours dual night
•  30 hours of solo flight time
•  25 hours of general practice, including airwork, and radio communication
•  5 hours solo night
•  Straight line cross country of at least 300 nautical miles with landings at 3 airports other than the departure airport
•  A minimum of 80 hours ground school, Including instruction on air law, meteorology, navigation and general knowledge.
•  A Transport Written Flight test is required

How fast can I get it done?

Training is at the student’s pace and convenience. The course will take 10 weeks if full time.