What is a Commercial Pilot License?

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A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is a professional aviation credential that authorizes the holder to be compensated for flying aircraft a major step up from training or private flying. CPL is designed for individuals who want to build a career in aviation such as charter operations cargo flights corporate flying or eventually airline employment.

Under Indian regulations the CPL can be obtained for aeroplanes (CPL A) or helicopters (CPL H) and getting one typically requires completion of an RTR licence as well.

Key features and requirements

Training hours: For a CPL A (fixed wing aircraft) you’ll need a minimum of 200 flight hours including cross country and instrument time. Helicopter CPL (CPL H) has somewhat lower flight hour requirements (about 150 hours).
Academic and age eligibility: Usually candidates must have completed 10 + 2 with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or an equivalent qualification and be at least 18 years old.
Medical certification: A Class 1 medical certificate is required ensuring the pilot meets stringent health and fitness demands.
Theory and exams: Besides flight training CPL candidates must pass ground school theory exams covering subjects like air navigation meteorology air regulations flight planning etc. followed by a flight test (skill test) administered by the aviation authority.

Career prospects

Once you hold a CPL a wide range of paid flying opportunities open up. You can work as a first officer or captain in charter companies cargo operations corporate jets aerial survey work or flight instruction roles.

Moreover the CPL is the gateway to more advanced pilot certifications like the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) which is required to command large commercial airliners.

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Ques: What is a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)?

Key features and requirements

Career prospects

Commercial Pilot License (4)

Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (2)

Private Helicopter Pilot License (3)

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PPL (163)

SPL (4)

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