28/09/2026 - 27/06/2027
Airplane Pilots
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Your Path Towards Professional Flying
The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is the foundation for professional pilot training. Combined with Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi-Engine (ME) training, it develops the skills and qualifications required for more advanced flying and progression towards a professional pilot career.
Training combines ground school, practical flight training and simulator training, with programme requirements varying according to the applicable aviation authority and approved training organisation.
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Instrument Rating (IR) + Multi-Engine (ME)
Ground School + Flight Training + Simulator
Varies by applicable licensing authority*
Typically 18 years
Class 1 Medical Certificate
PPL or equivalent
ICAO English proficiency required
Philippines · South Africa · Middle East
*CPL flight experience and training-hour requirements vary according to the applicable aviation authority, approved training programme and credit given for simulator training.
Theoretical training covers the knowledge required for commercial, instrument and multi-engine operations.
Typical subjects and training areas include:
A representative South African programme reviewed for this course includes 10 CPL examinations, together with CPL ground school, flight planning, Air Law, General Radio and Multi-Engine Theory.
Training combines single-engine, multi-engine and simulator experience.
A representative CPL with Multi-Engine Instrument Rating programme includes:
The representative programme uses aircraft such as the Cessna 172, Piper PA-28 and Piper Seneca III, together with multi-engine flight simulators. Actual training hours and aircraft may vary by approved training organisation.
Entry requirements vary depending on the aviation authority and approved training organisation.
Typical requirements include:
For example, the South African programme reviewed requires applicants to be 18 years or older, hold a Class 1 Medical Certificate and meet ICAO English Level 4 proficiency requirements.
Depending on the selected approved training organisation, CPL + IR + ME training may use aircraft such as:
Simulator training may include single-engine and multi-engine FNPT II devices for instrument and advanced flight training.
After completing CPL + IR + ME, pilots can continue with the required hour building, ATPL theory and advanced professional training towards an airline career.
Generally, yes. CPL training is normally undertaken after obtaining a PPL or equivalent qualification and completing the required flight experience.
There is no single universal combined CPL + IR + ME training-hour figure that applies to every programme. Requirements depend on the applicable aviation authority, approved training programme, previous experience and simulator credit.
Yes. This programme is designed around CPL + Instrument Rating + Multi-Engine training, subject to the specific programme selected.
Yes. Multi-Engine training is part of the programme, with the exact aircraft hours and training structure varying by approved training organisation.
A Class 1 Medical Certificate is typically required for CPL training and the exercise of commercial pilot privileges.
The minimum age is typically 18 years for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence, subject to the applicable aviation authority.
Training options may be available through selected approved training organisations in the Philippines, South Africa, Middle East and other locations, depending on current programme availability.
Pilots can continue building the required flight experience and complete additional professional training such as ATPL theory, MCC and aircraft type rating, depending on their career pathway and applicable requirements.
Explore current CPL + Instrument Rating + Multi-Engine training options through selected approved training organisations.
