COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE (CPL)
The holder of a commercial pilot licence can act as a pilot of an aircraft and can receive remuneration for carrying passengers or cargo. This licence is a minimum requirement for entry into commercial aviation such as airlines.
The Commercial Pilot Licence course can be integrated to include an Instrument and Multi – Engine Rating. Also note that the training hours from both PPL and Night Rating forms a part of CPL training hours.
Course Duration
12 to 18 months on a full time basis (0 hours to CPL).
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age before you can obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence.
- Valid Private Pilot Licence.
- Valid Night Rating.
- Total of 200 hours of flight time (CPL).
- Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- English Language Proficiency level 4 or more.
Practical Training
- Minimum 100 hours pilot in command, which includes:
- Minimum 10 hours pilot in command by night.
- Minimum 50 hours cross country (CPL with IF).
- Minimum 40 hours instrument flying (20 hours can be on a simulator).
- Flight test with a Designated Flight Examiner.
The following subjects need to be passed with a pass mark of at least 75%:
- Instruments and Electronics.
- Air Law.
- Meteorology.
- Navigation.
- Flight Planning and Performance.
- Human Performance and Limitations.
- Aircraft Technical and General.
- General Radio Telephony Certificate.