Commercial Pilot License

Commercial Pilot License is a type of License that permits the holder to act as Co-pilot and operate an aircraft for compensation. The Basic requirements to obtain the License and the privileges it confers are agreed upon internationally by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). However, the actual implementation varies quite widely from country to country. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to be eligible for CPL, applicant must have;

• Be able to speak, read and write and understand English.

• Have received required training in the areas of a Commercial Pilot.

• Successfully complete the relevant written exams.

• Possess valid Class 1 Medical Assessment.

Commercial Pilot License Course Duration

Commercial Pilot License is an intense training program. Aspiring pilots need to undergo ground training, simulator training and flying training to obtain the CPL. CPL training course duration of 10-12 months includes academic sessions on the ground and 200 hours of flying training. This course offers 200 hours of flying training that includes dual/solo, general flying, circuit and landing sorties. Instruments and cross-country flights, skill tests, route checks and night flying rating are also included as per DGCA requirements.

• Be able to speak, read and write and understand English.

• Have received required training in the areas of a Commercial Pilot.

• Successfully complete the relevant written exams.

• Possess valid Class 1 Medical Assessment.

Medical Requirements

For any Aspiring Pilots, Physical fitness is a mandatory pre-requisite for the issuance of Commercial Pilot License (CPL). All the Pilots must have an existing valid medical certificate, in order to fly an airplane legally. This medical certificate is obtained through medical examination conducted by DGCA approved doctors only.

There are two medical categories under DGCA:

DGCA Class-2 Medical

DGCA Class-1 Medical

Commercial Pilot Flight Time Requirements

Becoming a Commercial Pilot requires intense training. CPL training course duration of 10-12 months includes academic sessions on the ground and 200 hours of flying training. The minimum Flight training requirements land down by the regulator are;

Flight Training

A pilot's license in your pocket will only get you an interview, It is the quality of your flight training that will get you your airline pilot job. For your reference, the minimum flight training requirements land down by the regulator are given below and you can refer the same on www.dgca.gov.in.

“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”

Leonardo DaVinci

English Language Proficiency

All Airline Pilots must have a good command of English Language. Besides the airmanship and flying skills, English language is mandatory skill for an Airline Pilots. There is a test to assess the English proficiency level of pilots, who need to meet the English language ICAO language proficiency requirements. The minimum required language proficiency level is 4.

“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”

Leonardo DaVinci