Commercial Pilot License
To fly for a commercial air service operator in Canada you are required to hold the Commercial Pilot License (CPL). This opens the door to your career as a commercial pilot as you work your way towards your goals. Entry level positions for may include: charter, photo surveys, medical evacuation, and fire patrols.
Details
Prerequisites
- Private Pilot License
- Training may begin at the age 14, however, you must be 18 in order hold the Commercial Pilot License.
- Class 1 medical, obtained from an aviation medical examiner.
Requirements
- A minimum of 200 hours total flight time and 100 hours pilot-in-command time including 20 hours cross-country.
- The Commercial course consists of 65 hours of flight training and 80 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 cross-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
- 80 hours ground school, which includes instruction on air law, meteorology, navigation, and general knowledge.
- Transport Canada flight and written exams are also required
- All previous flight time counts toward the Commercial Pilot License
- Time building may be required to reach the required time
- 35 hours of dual instruction:
Course Duration
Training is at the student’s pace and convenience. We recommend completing training in 4 months.
Costs
At this time we are only able to offer 35 hours of dual training and 30 hours of solo training. We do not currently offer a ground school course for the Commercial Pilot License. Please inquire about costs.
