Commercial Pilot License
Commercial Pilot License is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft for commercial flights.
For future professional pilots, the Commercial Pilot License is the first fundamental step for the aviation career.
Privileges of Private Pilot Licence
The holder of a CPL may act, as pilot-in-command or Co-Pilot of any aircraft engaged in revenue flights for which his License is endorsed.
Before carrying passenger, the Licence holder shall have a Passenger Rating.
Requirements
- Valid Pakistani Student Pilot License (SPL)
- Educational Qualification of at least Higher Secondary School Certificate or Equivalent
- FRTOL endorsed on the SPL
- Minimum 18 Years of Age
- Valid Medical Certificate (At least Class 1) by CAMB
Flying Experience
Integrated Course
Flight training course of CPL shall comprise of 150 hours. Duration of the course is 18 months, starting from the issue of SPL.
Modular Course
Flight training of CPL shall comprise of 200 hours. There is no time limit for this course; however the student pilot must have flown 10 hours in the 3 months preceding the issue of CPL.
Theoretical Knowledge
The Student Pilots, while undergoing the training for the issue of CPL has to prepare for 6 PCAA exams. Student shall undergo ground training in the following subjects:
- Air Law
- Aircraft General Knowledge (AGK)
- Flight Performance & Planning
- Meteorology
- Mass & Balance
- Navigation
- Operational Procedures (AIP, NOTAMS, Aeronautical Codes and Abbreviations)
- Principles of Flight
- Human Performance and Limitations
- VFR and IFR Communication