Commercial Pilot Licence
A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) allows you to realise your ultimate aviation goal – earning a living as a pilot. Once you are qualified as a Commercial Pilot, your first job could be flying freight, scenic flights, charter Flights, ferrying aircraft and even flying instruction if you complete a flight instructor rating.
Even for those who do not seek a career in commercial aviation the CPL represents an excellent opportunity to increase your skills and take your personal flying to the next level of proficiency and professionalism.
At FTP we offer the non-integrated CPL course. This means you can learn and train at your own pace and can maximise your return on training investment.
How much does it cost?
For a comprehensive breakdown of costs involved in a typical student’s training please see our costs and value page.
For details of the cost for the Commercial Pilot Licence, please see below.
What you need to know
What are the requirements to gain an CPL?
You must be 18 years old to get an RPL. For each category rating you want to obtain you must:
- complete the relevant flight training
- undertake an English language assessment
- pass all CPL theory exams (7 exams)
- pass an CPL flight test
- have at least 200 hours flying time including a minimum of 35 hours dual and 10 hours as pilot-in-command, and 3 hours of instrument flight.
Do I need a medical assessment to apply for an CPL?
YES – You need to have either a Class 1 or 2 medical certificate before you can take the CPL flight test.
What are the requirements to use my CPL?
- have a current flight review for the aircraft being flown (see CASA’s flight reviews information sheet for more details)
- meet the medical requirements
- have conducted three take-offs and landings in the previous 90 days if you wish to carry passengers
- hold, or be employed by the holder of a CASA operating certificate
What additional skills can I add to my CPL?
- Flight instructor rating – to train other pilots
- Twin engine rating – to fly more advanced aircraft
- Retractable undercarriage rating – to fly aircraft with a retractable undercarriage.