Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Qualify for a career as a Commercial Pilot
Airspeed Aviation offers a simple no-fuss path to the Commercial Pilot Licence
01 June 2024:
Airspeed Aviation is proud to offer a simple, no-fuss path to a Commercial Pilot Career.
NO VET loans. No gyms. No swimming pools.
NO enormous CPI-indexed debts.
NO built-in food and accommodation charges.
…and Charter Pilot Instructors who actually know what they’re doing
Learn to fly in the real world so you can get a job in the real world.
Call us today - 1300 247 773.
How much training is required for the CPL?
Some flying schools offer a 150-hour CPL course for full time students, but Airspeed Aviation trains to the more flexible (and more comprehensive) 200-hour CASA syllabus. (Even on the full-time 150-hour integrated CPL course, most people need 180-200 hours to meet the CASA flight test standards.)
If you already have a Private Pilot Licence, you will do a flight assessment with our Chief Flying Instructor so we can give you Recognition of Prior Learning for your existing skills
There are 7 x 2-hour written Commercial Pilot Licence examinations required before you complete the flight training and attempt your Commercial Pilot Licence flight test
What do I need to take the Airspeed CPL course?
To be at least 15 years old to go First Solo
To be 18 years old to hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
To be able to speak English clearly (and pass a CASA English Language assessment)
Some Airlines require Year 12 Advanced Maths and Physics (most not)
If you wish to fly professionally, we recommend that you see a CASA-approved doctor for a full Class 1 Medical Examination before you commit.
What does the CPL course cost?
CPL Flight training starts at about $370 per flying hour in the Grob.
While some flying schools offer a 150-hour ‘Integrated’ CPL course, in reality most students require over 200 flight hours before graduating to acquire the skills, maturity and additional Commercial Pilot qualifications that make them more attractive to employers. We make it our mission to ensure that when you leave our Flight School you are fully ready for a career as a ,Commercial Pilot.
The total cost of our Single-engine CPL course, with night and instrument qualifications, starts at $83,875 ex GST.
Build a career by training with the best
The Airspeed Aviation Flight School has successfully trained hundreds of outstanding pilots since 1997. Earn your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) wings with the Hunter Valley’s premier commercial flying school. Airspeed Aviation’s Flight School Instructors are all highly experienced professional air charter pilots employed full-time and at above award salaries. Fly with the best.
Commercial Pilot Licence FAQ
Do I need a degree to be a Commercial Airline Pilot?
No, there are no commercial airlines in Australia that require pilots to have a degree. Many Commercial Airline Pilots do go back to University once they are working however.
QANTAS is the only airline in Australia that sets an academic requirement for its pilots and that is at the HSC level not university level.
What happens after I graduate with a Commercial Pilot Licence?
Once you have a full Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) you can either:
Obtain additional qualifications
Get a job as a Commercial Pilot
What extra CPL qualifications does the Airspeed Aviation Flight School CPL course give me?
Not all CPLs are the same! The Airspeed Aviation Flight School’s mission is to ensure you are trained to a level where any airline (including our Air Charter airline) would be happy to employ you the day after you graduate.
To maximise your job prospects and career advancement, when you graduate from our Flight School with a CPL, we will ensure that you have:
Over 200 Flying Hours
Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine Rating
Dangerous Goods and First Aid certificates
Aircraft Maintenance Experience
Real-world practical Charter Pilot Skills