Commercial Pilot License Canada

"Fly for Hire"

A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Allows You To Be Paid To Fly

To obtain a Commercial Pilot License, you will first need a Private Pilot License (PPL). Once you obtain your PPL, the Commercial License program is made up of an 80-hour ground school, 65 hours of flight training, and time-building to meet the requirements determined by Transport Canada. The night rating program also forms part of the Commercial License program and is usually a great place to start after completing the PPL program.

Most commercial pilots-in-training will add to their license by including other training such as an instrument flight rating, USA Checkout, and Mountain Flying Course. A common path after completing the Commercial Pilot License program is to obtain your Flight Instructor Rating (FIR).

Program Elements

Transport Canada Minimum Requirements

  • 18 years old

  • Have a valid Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane

  • Category 1 Medical

    Minimum Instruction Time is 65 hours including the following:

  • Dual Flying (with instructor) 35 hours

  • Cross Country 5 hours

  • Instrument Time 20 hours

  • Night Flying 5 hours [2 hours cross country]

  • Solo Flying 30 hours

  • Cross Country 300 nautical miles

  • Night Flying 5 hours [10 take-offs and landings]

Total Flying Time [including Private Pilot Licence training] 200 hours:

  • PIC 100 hours

  • Cross Country 20 hours

Ground School:

80 hours including the following subjects:

  • Canadian Aviation Regulations

  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight

  • Meteorology

  • Airframes

  • Engines and Systems

  • Flight Instruments

  • Radio and Electronic Theory

  • Navigation

  • Flight Operations

  • Licensing Requirements

  • Human Factors including Pilot Decision-Making

Exam Preparation

  • Complete review of all material with emphasis on subjects covered in the CPL Exam

  • Review of 3 excellent CPL sample exams

  • Dedicated CPL Exam expert instructors

  • Guaranteed results including follow-up and help if required.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.