A Commercial Pilot License course (CPL course) is a professional aviation training program that prepares students to fly aircraft for hire such as airlines charter firms cargo operations or corporate flight services. The CPL aviation course combines both theoretical ground classes and practical flight training to build the skills knowledge and certifications needed for commercial flying.
Course Content (Ground + Flying): The course includes theory modules like air navigation aviation meteorology air regulations flight planning aircraft systems and radio telephony.
Flying Training: Students complete a minimum of 200 flying hours (solo flights instrument flying night flying cross country multi engine if applicable). Simulator sessions are also part of training.
Duration: Usually takes 18-24 months to finish the full CPL training depending on weather school schedule student ability.
Eligibility: Must have completed 10+2 with Physics Chemistry Mathematics (or a 3-year diploma with relevant subjects) meet minimum marks pass medical fitness (DGCA Class 1 & 2) and typically entrance exams like Pilot CET.
Positives:
Opens up a high responsibility respected career as a commercial pilot with opportunities in airlines cargo charter flights.
Good earning potential being among the fastest growing aviation markets demand for pilots is rising.
Global recognition: A CPL course from a DGCA approved or ICAO compatible institute allows conversion or acceptance in many countries.