A Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) is a professional pilot's license offering financial support and career opportunities in various aviation roles, including airline and test pilot roles.

1. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND
PATHWAYS WITH A
PATHWAYS WITH A
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE
What Do Commercial Pilots Do?
A Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) is a professional pilot's license offering
financial support and career opportunities in various aviation roles,
including airline and test pilot roles.
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Requires 150 flying hours.
Requires 18 years old.
Allows co-pilot roles.
Allows flight controls.
Requires specific plane types.
Career Opportunities for Commercial Pilots
Professional certification for pay-based flying.
Offers rewarding employment opportunities.
Possible professions for those who possess a CPL:
Airline Pilot
• Flys passenger and freight planes
• Requires 1,500 flight hours
• Passes various certifications and
testing procedures
Corporate Pilot
• Manage private jets for businesses,
wealthy individuals, celebrities
• Offer freedom in work and travel
schedules
Flight Instructor
• Provide knowledge and experience
for commercial pilot's licenses
• Combine aviation passions with
advanced methods and emergency
procedures
Air Ambulance Pilot
• Skilled in medical protocols and
technology
• Transport critically ill/injured patients
• Work for nonprofits, government
agencies, for-profits
Agricultural Pilot
• Expertise required in operations and
aerial application methods.
• Hired by farmers, cooperatives,
private businesses.
Military Pilot
• Ensure safe, effective aircraft
operation.
• Undergo rigorous testing and
certification.
• Prepare candidates physically and
intellectually.
Earning a CPL requires time and effort, but
Earning a CPL requires time and effort, but
rewarding employment opportunities are worth it
rewarding employment opportunities are worth it
with the right flight training courses and
with the right flight training courses and
certification.
certification.