Commercial Pilot License

If you would like to continue towards a career as a professional pilot, the next major step along the path, after a PPL, is a Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL).  This course builds upon skills your existing skills while adding ratings or qualifications along the way. 

You will learn to fly safely at night, in more adverse conditions and will continue to hone your navigation and aircraft handling.

Entry level positions are currently available in many areas of aviation, with opportunities increasing in the coming years.  Canadian Licenses are highly respected, opening up international career possibilities.  

Prerequisites:
  • Private Pilot License – Aeroplane
  • Valid Category 1 Medical
  • 18 Years of Age (Upon completion)
Flying Experience Requirements:
  • 200 hours total time
  • 100 hours Pilot In Command (PIC)
To be completed after the PPL has been issued:
  • 35 hours dual instruction
  • 20 hours instrument training
  • 30 solo practice
  • Night Rating

Cost Estimate

 
Component
As required to reach 200 Hours Total time
35 Instructional Hours
30 Hours Solo
Ground School
Book Kit
Flight test, Exam & Fees
Total*
$35,000

*Estimate does not include GST, medical and Transport Canada fees. The time building requirement will make individual costs vary. Based on completion of the Private Pilot License in minimum time and no other flying credit applied.

Wetaskiwin Air Services offers employment whenever possible to the graduates of our Commercial Pilot Program.