Commercial Pilot License

CPL COURSE DETAILS

What is CPL?

The CPL, or Commercial Pilot License, according to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), is a license that permits the holder to act as a pilot of an aircraft and be paid for their work. This license allows pilots to work in roles such as airline co-pilots, charter pilots, or any other position that requires flying for compensation. A CPL is often the next step for individuals aiming to pursue a career in aviation, eventually progressing toward an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) if they intend to become captains in commercial airlines.

INTEGRATED CPL (Completion period within 10 months)

The CPL Integrated Course is a full-time, structured program combining all theoretical and flight training in one continuous session, enabling quicker completion for obtaining a Commercial Pilot License (CPL).

MODULAR CPL (Completion period more than 10 months)

The CPL Modular Course is flexible, allowing students to complete training modules individually and at their own pace, ideal for those with other commitments. Both require meeting PCAA standards and exams for CPL certification.

PREREQUISITES:

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Medical certificate from the CAMB (Class 1)
• Must Hold valid Pakistani SPL or valid CAA Private Pilot’s License.
• ELP Level -4 You need to be able to meet English language requirements to use an aeronautical radio
• Educational qualification of at least Higher Secondary School or the equivalent.

Ground Classes:

CPL applicants are required to attend 6 months of ground classes designed to prepare them for successfully passing the theoretical exams administered by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).

CPL Subjects:

• Air Law
• Aircraft General Knowledge (AGK)
• Mass & Balance
• Flight Performance
• Operational Procedures (AIP, NOTAMS, Aeronautical Codes and Abbreviations)
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Principles of Flight
• Human Performance & Limitations
• VFR and IFR Communication
• Instrumentation
• Radio Navigation
• Flight Planning

VALIDITY OF COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE

• A CPL shall remain valid for five (5) years, after initial issue.
• The validity period of five (5) years will be subject to:-
• Medical fitness- CAAF-005-LCAM current and valid
• Passing of CPL skill test
• Meeting the recency requirements on the aircraft type

Document to be submitted for issuance of CPL

• Application Form CAAF-013-LCXX.
• Medical certificate CAAF-005-LCAM.
• Security clearance, if not available with CAA.
• NOC from department, if applicable.
• Photocopies of foreign licenses, if applicable.
• 04 color photographs 1* X 1* (both ears visible, head uncovered).
• Aircraft type technical result, as applicable.
• Photocopy of first and last three pages of logbook
• Flying hour breakdown.
• CPL course completion certificate.
• Cross-country certificate.
• Logbook certificate CAAF-024-LCXX.
• Skill test report CAAF-023-LCXX.
• Fee voucher.

RENEWAL OF CPL

• Application Form CAAF-014-LCXX.
• Skill test report CAAF-023-LCXX.
• Medical certificate CAAF-005-LCAM.
• Fee voucher

FLYING HOURS BREAKDOWN CPL

Integrated Course: (completion period within 10 months)

Pre-requisite for CPL Course | License: PPL

Modular Course: (completion period more than 10 months)

Pre-requisite for CPL Course | License: PPL

NOTE: Minimum of 25 Hours to be flown in the last 06 months before CPL issue.