Commercial Pilot Licence

Turn Your Passion into a Profession

If you're dreaming of flying for a living , whether as an airline pilot, charter pilot, bush pilot, or flight instructor, the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is the next major step after earning your Private Pilot License (PPL). The CPL allows you to fly aircraft for hire, meaning you can be paid to do what you love.

Why Get a Commercial Pilot Licence?

Start a Career in Aviation:
A CPL is required for almost any job as a professional pilot in Canada, including airline training programs, medevac, aerial survey, firefighting, and flight instruction.

Sharpen Your Skills:
Commercial pilot training focuses on advanced flight techniques, precision flying, and professional-level decision-making. It builds your confidence, situational awareness, and overall airmanship.

Access More Opportunities:
With a CPL, you can fly passengers, cargo, or perform specialized operations, expanding your career options across Canada and internationally.

Step Toward Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL):
The CPL is a key milestone on the way to the ATPL, which is required to captain large commercial aircraft.

Training Requirements

Flight Training

200 hours total flight time including:
- 100 hours PIC including
- 20 hours PIC cross country
65 hours CPL training time (does not include PPL hours)
35 hours dual training including
- 5 hours night including
- 2 hours night cross country
- 5 hours cross country (may include the 2 night hours)
- 20 hours instrument flying (max 10 hours in a simulator)
30 hours solo training time including
- 5 hours night including 10 takeoffs and landings
- 25 hours general skill practice
- 300 NM cross country flight

Ground School

80 hours of CPL ground school

Examinations

Transport Canada CPAER written exam (minimum 60%)
Flight test with a Transport Canada examiner

Estimated Duration & Costs

Estimated Duration:

Approximately 6 to 12 months full time
Approximately 12 to 18 months or more part time
Flexible schedules
Training is done at the students convenience

Estimated Costs:

Varies by hours required to meet licence requirements
This prices could include, but are not limited to:
- Flight hours
- Ground briefings
- Ground school and Materials
- Flight Test and Written Exam Fees
- Licence application fees