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Commercial Pilots Licence

A professional pilot's licence is a serious undertaking both financially and mentally, and so it should be. Possession of a commercial licence allows the holder to carry hundreds of paying passengers thousands of miles around the world, all of whom are entitled to and will expect that the flight crew have attained the utmost training standards. It is a huge commitment which will take over a year and costs several thousands of pounds, however those willing to make this commitment embark on a exciting, adventurous and financially rewarding career.

Once you have completed and passed your CPL you will be able to gain financially from your flying, however you will not be able to operate in an environment that involves flight in bad weather - such as airline flying. You will be able to fly in roles such as aerial survey, crop spraying, parachuting and flight instruction (subject to holding a valid FI rating). Should you wish to fly airliners, business jets, executive helicopters, etc you would need to complete an Instrument Rating (IR) after completing your CPL.

In order to gain your CPL you will need to pass 9 theoretical examinations and undergo 25 hours of flight training. You will also need a Class 1 Medical. If you are intending on completing your IR after your CPL you will need to pass 14 theoretical examinations.

The theoretical examinations consist of:
• Air Law
• Navigation
• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Operational Procedures
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Principles of Flight
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Communications (VFR)
• Meteorology

The flight training consists of:
• 20 Hours training on a simple single engine.
• 8 Hours training on a complex single engine.

Please note that Multiflight use a twin Duchess BE76 for its commercial training and therefore offer the commercial pilot's licence and multi engine rating in one

On completion of your training you would then need to take and pass the flight test with a CAA examiner.

The CPL is valid for 5 years and is renewed by sending off a valid class or type rating to the CAA.

We have additional information on CPL training at Multiflight Flight Training Centre, click here for the pdf file