Becoming a professional pilot

Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is a certification that allows pilots to fly for remuneration, opening the door to a professional career in aviation. Unlike the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), which authorises only personal or unpaid flights, the CPL allows holders to work as commercial pilots, particularly in passenger and freight transport, aerial work and other commercial missions.

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Training objectives

The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) allows you to work as a paid commercial pilot on single-engine or multi-engine aircraft for commercial or private operations.

 

RNCP 38865 - TP - Commercial pilot licence (CPL - aeroplane and helicopter)

Certifier : MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY, FORESTRY, THE SEA AND FISHERIES

Level 4 - Registration date: 15/11/2023

 

The possibility of validating one or more blocks of skills / Transferability:
Validated blocks of skills can be transferred if the training is interrupted. The progress booklet sent to the trainee enables him or her to apply to another flying school while retaining the skills acquired.
Equivalence: not concerned.
Career paths and opportunities:
Students can continue their practical training in IRSE / CPL / FI if the prerequisites are met.

Target audience

Holders of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL Theoretical) wishing to move on to a professional career.

Multi-Engine Qualification (MEP)

As part of the Ab-Initio training programme, multi-engine training is integrated into CPL training. However, MEP training can also be taken separately.
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Course duration

  • Approximately 63 hours divided between theory and practice.
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Detailed programme:

Theory

  • 14 hours of theory classes

Practice

  • Single-engine (5 hours) and multi-engine (10 hours) flights

  • Navigation in normal and emergency conditions

Prerequisites

Before starting the course, the trainee must :

  • Hold a valid PPL(A) and SEP.
  • A total of 150 hours' flying time on aircraft, including 50 hours as pilot-in-command, with at least 10 hours of cross-country flying.

Before taking the examination, the trainee must :

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Hold a valid class 1 medical certificate
  • Hold a theoretical CPL or theoretical ATPL less than 36 months old
  • A total of 200 hours flying time, including at least :
    • 100 hours as pilot-in-command, including: 20 hours of cross-country flying; navigation of at least 300 NM with two complete landings at aerodromes other than the departure aerodrome.
    • 5 hours of night flying, including: 3 hours of double-flight control, including 1 hour of cross-country flying, 5 take-offs and 5 landings with a full stop solo.
  • 10 hours of instrument flying, including a maximum of 5 hours on a simulator (FNPT I, FNPT II or FFS), covered by the Basic Instrument Module.

Assessment procedures

  • Theory:

    Theory exam (DGAC)

  • Practical information :

    Practical flight test with an approved examiner

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Blocks of skills (RNCP)

The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is registered in the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) under the code RNCP30080.

This certification corresponds to a level 4 qualification, equivalent to a technical baccalaureate or technician's baccalaureate.

Rates and financing

  • Estimated cost :

    Between €13,000 and €15,000

  • Financing :

    Eligible for CPF

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most frequently asked questions.

What kinds of jobs can you do with a CPL?

A CPL gives access to a number of careers in aviation, such as :

  • Passenger and freight pilot,
  • Business or private jet pilot,
  • Aerial work missions (aerial photography, surveillance, etc.),
  • Flight instructor, after FI (Flight Instructor) training.
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