Helicopter Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

Thinking of aviation as a career or just want even more skills and training under your belt? The commercial licence is the one for you! We offer the Non- Integrated CPL course, allowing you to study, learn and train at your own pace. The CPL licence allows you to fly throughout Australia in commercial and private operations and is the gateway to a career as a helicopter pilot.

To successfully complete the CPL(H) you must:​

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of licence issue

• Hold a medical clearance appropriate for the CPL

• Pass all 7 Commercial CASA theory knowledge exams within a 24 month timeframe

• Complete 105 helicopter flight hours, consisting of at least 25 hours solo flying, including 10 hours of solo navigation flying. The final 30 hours must be flown within 90 days.

• Pass a CPL(H) flight test as set by CASA and conducted by a CASA approved examiner Note that no more than 2 types of helicopters can be flown during your training. The first 15 hours must in the same type of helicopter and the 2 types must be flown at least 20 hours each

If you also wish to undertake fixed-wing (airplane) training with another flight school, you can qualify for a CPL if you have completed 150 flight hours, consisting of at least 70 hours in a helicopter (the other 80 hours can be flown in a fixed wing aircraft), including 25 hours solo flying, of which 10 hours must be solo navigation flying