Commercial Pilot License Canada
"Fly for Hire"
A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Allows You To Be Paid To Fly
To obtain a Commercial Pilot License, you will first need a Private Pilot License (PPL). Once you obtain your PPL, the Commercial License program is made up of an 80-hour ground school, 65 hours of flight training, and time-building to meet the requirements determined by Transport Canada. The night rating program also forms part of the Commercial License program and is usually a great place to start after completing the PPL program.
Most commercial pilots-in-training will add to their license by including other training such as an instrument flight rating, USA Checkout, and Mountain Flying Course. A common path after completing the Commercial Pilot License program is to obtain your Flight Instructor Rating (FIR).
Program Elements
Transport Canada Minimum Requirements:
Based on training on Cessna 172 at $238.20/hr solo and $341.29/hr dual :
18 years old
Have a valid Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane
Category 1 Medical
Complete Aviation Language Proficiency Test
Minimum Instruction Time is 65 hours including the following:
Dual Flying (with instructor) 35 hours
Cross Country 5 hours
Instrument Time 20 hours
Night Flying 5 hours [2 hours cross country]
Solo Flying 30 hours
Cross Country 300 nautical miles
Night Flying 5 hours [10 take-offs and landings]
Total Flying Time [including Private Pilot Licence training] 200 hours:
PIC 100 hours
Cross Country 20 hours
Ground School:
80 hours including the following subjects:
Canadian Aviation Regulations
Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight
Meteorology
Airframes
Engines and Systems
Flight Instruments
Radio and Electronic Theory
Navigation
Flight Operations
Licensing Requirements
Human Factors including Pilot Decision-Making
Exam Preparation:
Complete review of all material with emphasis on subjects covered in the CPL Exam
Review of 3 excellent CPL sample exams
Dedicated CPL Exam expert instructors
Guaranteed results including follow-up and help if required.
StudentAID BC application:
All students applying for StudentAid BC funding must have graduated High School (or equivalent) and/or be 19 years of age at the start of the program.
Aviation Language Proficiency Test (International Students):
IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 85
CAEL: Minimum score of 55
Duolingo: Minimum score of 105
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB): Level7
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
