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Sunsea Aviation Services Private Limited

Commercial Pilot License

Introduction

The Commercial Pilot License is required while pursuing a Professional career in Aviation. This qualification allows you to receive remuneration on your flying activities and be pilot in command (on aircrafts certified for single pilot operations) or co-pilot (on large commercial aircrafts certified for mutli-crew operations once type specific training is completed.)

With this in thoughts, Sunsea Aviation offerings has tied up with flying schools in America to provide the best and most competitive flight schooling to the aspiring pilot candidates.

Introduction

The Commercial Pilot License is required while pursuing a Professional career in Aviation. This qualification allows you to receive remuneration on your flying activities and be pilot in command (on aircrafts certified for single pilot operations) or co-pilot (on large commercial aircrafts certified for mutli-crew operations once type specific training is completed.)

With this in thoughts, Sunsea Aviation offerings has tied up with flying schools in America to provide the best and most competitive flight schooling to the aspiring pilot candidates.

Available Countries for CPL

Philippines

South Africa

CANADA

France

United States of America

New Zealand

United Arab Emirates

Australia

Countries

A commercial pilot is a person who holds a commercial pilot certificates this is issued via the Federal Aviation administration (FAA),that is earned through finishing of all essential training to be given a Commercial pilot certificate through the FAA. Having a Commercial pilot license gives the right to act as a pilot of an plane and be paid for his/her work.

The primary necessities to acquire the license and the privileges it confers are agreed universally by the International Civil Aviation employer (ICAO). however the actual implementation varies pretty extensively from a nation to nation.

A commercial pilot is a person who holds a commercial pilot certificates this is issued via the Federal Aviation administration (FAA),that is earned through finishing of all essential training to be given a Commercial pilot certificate through the FAA. Having a Commercial pilot license gives the right to act as a pilot of an plane and be paid for his/her work.

The primary necessities to acquire the license and the privileges it confers are agreed universally by the International Civil Aviation employer (ICAO). however the actual implementation varies pretty extensively from a nation to nation.

Eligibility For Indian Studuents:-

  1. To be at least 18 years old
    • You need to be at least 18 years old.
  2. To have at least Class 2 Medical certificate
    • You need to be physically fit for flying and capable of holding a second class medical certificate.
  3. To have at least a Private Pilot License
    • You need to have at least FAA Private Pilot License – PPL(A).
  4. To be proficient in the English language
    • You need to be able to read, write, understand and speak English in a fluent way.
  5. 10+2 Physics and Mathematics or its equivalent (10+ 3 Years diploma)
    • Note:
      • Students who doesn’t have Mathematics, Physics, shall appear for NIOS exams
      • Should pass Class I medical exams through approved Medical Examiner Appointed by Civil Aviation Authority
      • Duration : 03 Months in India (Ground school)

This qualification permits you to accumulate remuneration in your flying activities and be pilot in command on aircrafts certified for single pilot operations or co-pilot (on large industrial aircrafts licensed for multi crew operations once kind particular schooling is finished.)

A PPL is generally considered as a learner’s license on the way to get a CPL.

Enrolment Prerequisites For Obtaining CPL

  • A minimum of 200 hours total flight time and 100 hours Pilot in Command time including 20 hours in any Country.
  • To be 17 Years of age.
  • Class 1 Medical Certificate . It is obtained from a Civil Aviation Medical Examiner.
  • All previous flight time counts toward the Commercial Pilot course.
  • Time Building may be required to reach the required time.

The Commercial course consists of 65 hours of flight training and 80 hours of ground school. The break-down includes a Night Endorsement and VFR-over-the-Top.

35 hours of dual flight time:
  • 5 hours of Dual flying in any Country
  • 20 hours of instrument time.
  • 5 hours dual night
30 hours of solo flight time:
  • 25 hours of general practice, including airwork, and radio communication
  • 5 hours solo night
  • Straight line cross country of at least 300 nautical miles with landings at 3 airports other than the departure airport

A minimum of 80 hours ground school. Including instruction on Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, and General Knowledge.

A Transport Canada Written and Flight test is required

How fast can I get it done?

Training is at the student’s pace and convenience. The course will take less than a year if full time, longer if part time

Do I need to pay full program cost up front?

No, there is no need to prepay full program cost up front. Instead, you will pay as you go and be charged by “flight time”. This is the time from engine start to engine stop. The hobbs meter in the aircraft keeps track of this time in .1 hour intervals (6-minute intervals). This article explains why paying full program cost up front may not be a good idea.

Can International Students work in Canada after finishing CPL Training?

If you complete your CPL flight training with our school under a student visa/permit, you are eligible to apply for work permit and work in Canada. Because according to Government of Canada, to be eligible for a Post-graduation work permit (PGWP), you must meet one of these requirements:
“You’ve completed a flight training course at a Canadian training centre and now have a Canadian commercial pilot’s license”, or
“You have or you are in the process of getting an instructor’s rating, and you have a job offer to work as a flight instructor at a flight training centre”

Course Outline For CPL

  • Minimum 200 hours of flight time
  • 30 Solo hours
  • 35 Dual hours
  • 15 hrs of Flight Briefings
  • 80 hours of Ground School
  • CPAER written exam | 60%+ to pass
  • Pass the PracticalFlight Test

In case you are starting from scratch the primary element you want to do is get a personal Pilot Licence. click right here for details of the PPL.

In total you will must fly a minimum requirement of 2 hundred hours flight time, so after you’ve got gained your Private Pilot License(PPL)you want to build up a further 150 hours flight time.

Approximately 40 hours of this will need to be advanced flight training in guidance to your CPL flight test. The remaining time can be made up of a combination of recreational flying and training both for pleasure e.g. aerobatics, or for the advancement of your flying capabilities.

Entry Requirements

  • Hold a Private Pilot Licence
  • Hold a Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate. (This is a requirement for any CPL or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). The wearing of corrective lenses is acceptable for this Medical Certificate.)
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Gain a minimum of 200 hours of total flight time fixed wing
  • Pass the six theory subjects that are part of the course curriculum, and
  • Pass a cross country navigation flight test
  • Pass a practical flight test at the conclusion of your training

Training

In case you are starting from scratch the primary element you want to do is get a personal Pilot Licence. click right here for details of the PPL.

In total you will must fly a minimum requirement of 2 hundred hours flight time, so after you’ve got gained your Private Pilot License(PPL)you want to build up a further 150 hours flight time.

Approximately 40 hours of this will need to be advanced flight training in guidance to your CPL flight test. The remaining time can be made up of a combination of recreational flying and training both for pleasure e.g. aerobatics, or for the advancement of your flying capabilities.

There are 6 theory exams at CPL level:

  • Navigation
  • Meteorology
  • Aviation Law
  • Aircraft Technology
  • Principles of Flight, and
  • Human Factors in Aviation
  • as well as the Flight Radio Telephone Operators Licence which you gained before sitting your PPL.

We are able of educate CPL students in all the areas required for his or her flying career. We have the plane and experience required to train students for Instrument Ratings, Multi-Engine ratings, and Instructor rating, along side every other Ratings a student may be interested in. Our teachers are all experts who hold a top-notch standards, and like to share the benefit of their knowledge with their students. They’re committed to presenting you with the Top-Notch Training.

This qualification lets in you to acquire remuneration for your flying activities and be pilot in command (on aircrafts certified for single pilot operations or co-pilot (on large commercial aircrafts licensed for multi crew operations once type specific education is finished.)

A Private Pilot License is generally seen as a learner’s license in order to obtain a Commercial License.

Requirements for Commercial Pilot License (Incl. IR)

  • You must be 18 years of age.
  • Hold a Class I medical certificate.
  • Pass a General Radio License exam.
  • You will need to accumulate a minimum of 200 hrs of flying, of which: 45 hrs have already been obtained through your PPL and 10 hrs through your NR. Hour Building of a minimum 100 hrs as pilot in command (PIC) is required and an additional 45 hrs Dual flight instruction must be completed (15 hrs may be done on an approved simulator and the remaining on instrument and advance training Single Engine aircraft with variable pitch and retractable gear). The CPL course has an integrated Instrument Rating course which enables a pilot to fly by instrument referral only. Multi-engine rating is also available which enables a pilot to fly a twin engine aircraft with variable pitch and retractable gear.
  • Successfully pass 8 online CPL examinations at CAA (pass mark 75%)
  • Complete a CPL General Flight Test in an Advanced Type aircraft with a Grade I Designated Flight Examiner. The instrument flight test is usually combined with the CPL flight test in one flight.
  • Once you have accumulated all required flying hours in your logbook, completed your instrument rating and passed all examinations and tests, all your training documentation will be checked and sent to the CAA.Afee must be paid for issuing your CPL License and finally have your PPL upgraded to a CPL.

Duration of Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training in South Africa

  • The training can be completed in 12 months if you are a full time student, or can be completed over a longer period as a part time student. The training schedule is built around each student’s availability and budget.
  • With the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) you open career opportunities for yourself in the aviation sector and also you can fly anywhere in the world, taking your friends and family along on your journey.

A commercial pilot license (CPL) is a qualification that permits the holder to be as a pilot of an plane and be paid for his/her work. It is obtained with the aid of efficiently completing the course a direction with as a minimum 150 hours of general flight time and by passing 10 written exams and efficiently demonstrating flying abilities to an examiner all through a flight check or check ride (which includes an oral examination).

CPL may be obtained after a successful the completion of PPL..

To realize your dream of flying, you may ought to meet the standards set through respected Civil Aviation Authority, as license requirement range with each country.

Given below is the standard training we offer, and the hours and airplane used can be customized as per the need of the student:

  • Commercial Pilot License (Cessna 152) : 135 hours
  • Commercial Pilot License (Cessna 172) : 15 hours
  •  Duration: 9 months
  •  Total Flying hours: 150 hours
  •  Ground Schooling: 265 hour

Minimum Requirement for Enrolling

  1. Age should be at least 16 years old
  2. Must be medically fit (You should be able to pass the medical exams conducted by the CAAP which is a class 2 medical. Students with corrective lens/glasses are accepted)
  3. Must be able to read, write and speak English (CAAP will conduct English language proficiency examination for the issuance of any pilot license)

To realize your dream of flying, you will have to meet the criteria set by respected Civil Aviation Authority, as license requirement vary with each country.

  • Private Pilot License Single Engine (Cessna 152) : 40 hours
  • Duration: 4 months
  •  Ground Schooling: 100 hours

Required Documents

  • Application Form
  • Passport copy
  • PPL copy
  • NTC copy
  • Logbook copy
  • Medical Class 1 copy
  • ELP copy

In Australia, we offer our international students a Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) as the quickest and most direct route to a career in aviation. This an intensive course is approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and has been designed in conjunction with industry to ensure that upon completion you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to fly as a professional pilot. Pilots with a Commercial Pilot Licence work in a diverse range of industry sectors – from agriculture and tourism to aerial surveillance and passenger transport.


This course includes both flights training and theory training – that means you will master the practical while engaged with the theoretical.

Flight Training

  1. 150-hour course* option: The integrated program is full time and covers both theory and flight training in-house.You will complete a minimum of 150 hours flying which includes at least:
    • 70 hours as pilot in command (PIC)
    • 20 hours cross country as a pilot in command (PIC)
    • 10 hours instrument flight time (IF)
*Course must be completed within 2 years from course commencement.

  1. 200-hour course* option:
    2. The non-integrated program consists of the same format as the integrated program except that: International students have the option of enrolling onto the 200-hour course which may aid in meeting overseas regulatory requirements when converting the CASA licence. For more information please contact the Sunsea Aviation. You will complete a minimum of 200 hours flying which includes at least:
    • 100 hours pilot in command (PIC)
    • 10 hours instrument flight time (IF)
    *Course must be completed within 2 years from course commencement.

Entry Requirements

  • 17 years of age upon enrolment, 18 years of age to sit a flight test
  • international students:
    • a pass in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall grade of 6.0 or equivalent with no band score below 5.5.
    • completion of Year 12 English at an Australian school or college, or equivalent

Theory Training Courses

Theory training for this course covers:

  • aerodynamics
  • operations, performance and flight planning
  • aircraft general knowledge
  • navigation
  • meteorology
  • flight rules and air law
  • human factors

Training aircraft

  • Cessna 172
  • Cessna 182
  • Diamond DA42

A commercial pilot license (CPL) is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft and be paid for his/her work.

Primary Entry Requirements

  • High school or equivalent as a minimum education
  • Good command of the English language
  • Minimum age 17 year to enrol for the course and 18 years to obtain a licence
  • Class I Medical certificate by a UAE GCAA physician
  • All student required by law to get security clearance prior to commencing flight training in the U.A.E . (Sunsea with its partner flying schoolwill apply for your security clearance when all your documents with course application fee received.)
  • Personal interview with the flying school enrolment committee

CPL with Ground Class

TRAINING PROGRAM

The course is scheduled over 16 working weeks divided between Theoretical Knowledge Instruction and flight training as following:
Phase 1: Weeks 1 to 12 Theoretical Knowledge Instruction (289hrs) including the internal and GCAA exams
Phase 2: Weeks 13 to 16 Flight Training (15 hours) on Multi Engine on DA42.

REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE ENROLLMENT 

  1.  Valid GCAA Private Pilot License (A)
  2. Valid Class I GCAA Medical Certificate
  3. 50 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
  4. Basic Instrument Certificate
  5. 20 hours of Cross Country flight time as PIC including a cross-country flight of not less than 300 N.M. during which a full stop landing at two different airports must be made
  6. Night Qualification

REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE ISSUANCE

  1. Applicant should be 18 years old.
  2.  The applicant for a CPL(A) shall have completed at least 200 hours flight time, including at least:
       (a) 100 hours as PIC, of which 20 hours of cross-country flight as PIC.
       (b) 5 hours of flight time shall be completed at night.
       (c) 10 hours of instrument flight instruction
       (d) 6 hours of flight time shall be completed in a multi-engine aeroplane

Course Duration

The duration of the course is approximately 16 weeks

CPL without Ground Class

TRAINING PROGRAM

The course is scheduled over 3 working weeks of:-

  1. DA-42 Type technical training
  2. Flight Training (15hrs Multi Engine)

REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE ENROLLMENT 

  1. Valid GCAA Private Pilot License (A)
  2. Valid Class(1) GCAA Medical Certificate
  3. Valid GCAA ATPL Distance Learning Theoretical Knowledge Certificate
  4. 50 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
  5. Basic Instrument Certificate
  6. 20 hours of cross country flight time as PIC including a cross-country flight of not less than 300 N.M. during which a full stop landing at two different airports must be made
  7. 5 hrs of Night Qualification

REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE ISSUANCE

  1. Applicant should be 18 years old.
  2. The applicant for a CPL(A) shall have completed at least 200 hours flight time, including at least:
       (a) 100 hours as PIC, of which 20 hours of cross-country flight as PIC.
       (b) 5 hours of flight time shall be completed at night.
       (c) 10 hours of instrument flight instruction
       (d) 6 hours of flight time shall be completed in a multi-engine aeroplane

Course Duration

The duration of the course is approximately 9 weeks

The EASA Commercial Pilot License is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft for remuneration and act as co-pilot (First Officer) in commercial air transportation, as pilot-in-command, co-pilot of any airplane engaged in operations other than commercial air transportation or as pilot-in-command in commercial air transportation of any single-pilot airplane. The Commercial Pilot License training is usually one of the last steps in becoming a professional pilot.

Entry Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • To be Private Pilot License(PPL) holder
  • Must hold a valid DBS basic disclosure certificate
  • Hold a Class 1 Medical Certificate 
  • Have a valid ICAO PPL
  • Have passed all theoretical knowledge ground examinations to ATPL or CPL level
  • Hold a night qualification
  • Have completed 150 hours flight time as a pilot (70 hours as pilot in command)
  • Have flown 300nm cross country, with two landings at aerodromes different to that of departure
  • Have a multi-engine piston class rating
  • To have your theoretical exams passed
  • To be proficient in the English language
  • To have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics and Physics

Course Structure

You will complete a minimum of 35 hours flying which includes a mixture of dual, single and multi engine flight training. Exact training hours will depend on your previous flying experience.

Training aircraft

  • Diamond DA40
  • Diamond DA42
  • FNTPII DA42 Simulator