Commercial Pilot License Course

Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

A commercial pilot licence (CPL) is a type of pilot licence that permits the holder to act as a pilot of an aircraft and be paid for their work.

Commercial Pilot License Course Requirements

To be eligible to pursue a Commercial Pilot License, you must:

Be at least 18 years old.
Hold at least a current private pilot certificate.
Read, speak, write, and understand English.

The Steps to Earn a Commercial Pilot License

Time needed: ...... days (Updating)

Follow these four steps:

1. Meet the requirements.

You must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid Private Pilot License (PPL), and be proficient in English. If you meet these minimums, you must then decide whether you want to pursue a commercial single-engine license (CSEL) or a commercial multi-engine license (CMEL). Once you decide, then you should find a reputable flight school for your training. You will also need a 2nd class medical certificate.

2. Complete ground school training.

In ground school, pilots expand their knowledge base to meet rigorous FAA standards. Upon completion of .......... hours of ground school, you must pass the FAA written knowledge test.

3. Complete flight training.

To qualify for your commercial pilot license, you must have logged .......... hours of flight time with 100 of those hours in powered aircraft and 50 in airplanes. Also, .......... hours must be pilot-in-command, 50 of which had to have been in an airplane. You also must have logged .......... hours of cross-country (10 in an airplane), ........ hours of training (10 instrument, 10 complex or TAA), and ........... hours of solo training.

4. Pass your checkride.

The FAA Commercial Pilot Oral and Practical Exam is conducted by a designated pilot examiner (DPE). First, you must pass a two-hour oral exam where you demonstrate your knowledge from ground school and flight training. The flight portion of the exam takes about 90 minutes. Your flight instructor will work with you ahead of your check-ride to make sure you are ready.

Commercial Pilot License Course Overview

Commercial Pilot – Multi-Engine

We conduct training for the Commercial Multi-Engine Land (CMEL) course in a multi-engine Piper Seminole training aircraft. This is defined as “complex” because it has a constant speed propeller and retractable landing gear. The course is essential for aspiring airline pilots. Topics include Slow Flight, Stalls, and VMC Demos. Epic focuses on proper procedures for complex emergency situations.

Commercial Pilot – Single-Engine

The Commercial Single-Engine Land (CSEL) Initial course is a logical step for some pilots based upon their career track. However, it is not required. We conduct the course in a single-engine Cessna 172 TAA (technologically Advanced Aircraft). Instruction includes Chandelles, Eights-on-Pylons, and Lazy Eights. As a result you will perfect the use of a rudder.

Should I do CPL or ATPL?

An MPL is cheaper than an ATPL pilot license since the training is focused on your end aircraft type, you will spend much longer in the simulator (6 months!) and spend much less time in a smaller aircraft (only 85 hours needed).