This training is delivered at an Aeros location of your choice.
The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is the final phase of flight training before pilots can operate as professional aviators. The CPL course builds on existing skills, refining handling, navigation, and emergency management while introducing commercial-level precision and decision-making.
The CPL training in the Fastrack Programme consists of 15 hours of flight training, completed in both single-engine (DA40) and multi-engine (DA42) aircraft. Pilots must demonstrate high levels of airmanship, complex flight manoeuvres, and professional flight planning before attempting the CPL Skill Test.
Objectives
Develop precise aircraft handling and navigation skills to meet commercial standards
Improve pilot decision-making and operational efficiency
Enhance situational awareness and airmanship
Prepare for multi-crew operations and airline transition training
Entry Requirements
Hold a UK CAA Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Hold a Class 1 Medical Certificate
Hold a Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) Rating
Hold a Competency-Based Instrument Rating (CB-IR)
Passed all ATPL Theoretical Examinations
Logged a minimum of 200 total flight hours, including:
100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
20 hours of cross-country PIC time (including a qualifying cross-country flight of 300NM)
10 hours of instrument flight
5 hours of night flying
Training Breakdown
Flight Training (15 Hours Total: 9 Hours DA40 & 6 Hours DA42)
Advanced Handling & Manoeuvres
Steep turns, stalls, and recovery techniques
Precision flying and accuracy landings
Low-level navigation and diversion techniques
Navigation & Operational Flight Planning
Complex cross-country navigation in controlled airspace
Use of advanced flight planning tools and ATC interaction
Diversion planning and emergency handling
Multi-Engine Commercial Flight Training
Handling the DA42 Twin Star in a commercial environment
Simulated engine failures and asymmetric flight
Advanced instrument approaches and holds
Ground School & Theoretical Knowledge
Though ATPL theory exams are completed before the CPL, additional ground school will cover:
Commercial flight operations and regulations
Performance calculations and aircraft loading
Flight planning and fuel management
Emergency scenarios and risk management
Examinations & Skill Test
CPL Flight Test: Conducted by a UK CAA examiner, lasting approximately 2 hours, assessing:
General handling and emergency procedures
Cross-country navigation and diversions
Advanced manoeuvres and commercial precision
Privileges & Limitations
✅ Privileges:
Allows pilots to act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for commercial operations
Required for airline training and multi-crew cooperation (MCC/APS MCC)
❌ Limitations:
CPL holders must obtain a Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) certificate to fly as a commercial airline pilot
The CPL alone does not permit instrument flight—an Instrument Rating (IR) is required
Expected Timeline
Full-time students: 3-4 weeks (subject to weather and scheduling)
Part-time students: Flexible, based on availability
Progression to the Next Stage
After completing the CPL, pilots will move on to:
Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT)
Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) or Airline Pilot Standard MCC (APS MCC)
Airline pilot selection and employment preparation
The CPL is the final step before transitioning to a career as a professional pilot, setting the foundation for employment in commercial aviation.