CPL
Commercial Pilot Licence
Allows specified professional flying activities for compensation, subject to the applicable operating rules and ratings.
- Stage
- Commercial flying
- Listed by
- 8 of 8 authorities
The CPL authority by authority
Each authority names, issues and regulates its own version of this licence.
| Authority | Local name | Medical | Minimum age | Purpose and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKUK CAA | CPL(A), aeroplane | Class 1 | Not stated | Professional pilot training, required theoretical examinations and flight experience, and a skills test. |
| EUEASA | CPL | Class 1 | Not stated | Commercial-level theory, approved training, experience and a skills test. |
| USFAA | Commercial Pilot | Not stated | 18 | Specified professional flying for compensation or hire. |
| AUCASA | CPL, Commercial Pilot Licence | Not stated | 18 | Professional flying within the licence’s privileges. |
| SGCAAS | CPL | Class 1 | Not stated | CPL- or ATPL-level theory examinations, approved training, minimum flight experience and flight tests. |
| ZASACAA | CPL | Not stated | Not stated | Commercial flying within the applicable privileges. |
| AEGCAA | CPL | Not stated | Not stated | Professional flying within the applicable privileges. |
| CATransport Canada | Commercial Pilot Licence, Aeroplane (CPL(A)) | Not stated | 18 | Professional aeroplane flying within authorised privileges. |
| CATransport Canada | Commercial Pilot Licence, Helicopter (CPL(H)) | Not stated | 18 | Professional helicopter flying within authorised privileges. |
Rules, ages and fees change. Confirm current requirements with the authority before you apply.
Plan your CPL
Tell us which authority you want to fly under and where you’re starting from. We’ll help you plan the training.