CPL(A) Course: Commercial Pilot License

Asteraviation’s modular CPL course

Asteraviation’s CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) course is designed for those who wish to obtain a commercial pilot licence and pursue a professional career as a pilot.

The course includes theoretical training and practical instruction, and takes place at the Asteraviation facility in Villafranca.

The course in brief

Asteraviation • Flight School

CPL(A) Course

Minimum age

16 anni

Minimum age to start

Theory

250 hours

Theoretical training

Flight

25 hours

Practical training

Basic

Villafranca di Verona

Asteraviation Headquarters

What is a CPL license and what is it used for?

The CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) is the license that allows one to engage in professional activity as a commercial pilot, in accordance with the conditions set out by the regulations.

It represents a fundamental step for those wishing to pursue a professional career as a pilot and is one of the licenses required to work as a co-pilot for an airline.

Requirements for the CPL course

To enroll in the modular CPL course, you must:

PPL (A) License

hold a PPL(A) licence;

17 years old

to have reached the age of 17 in order to begin the course;

Medical fitness

possess the Class 1 medical fitness required by the regulations.

To be eligible for the final examination, you must be at least 18 years old and have completed a total of at least 200 flight hours, in accordance with the requirements for obtaining the license.

How the modular CPL course works

The modular CPL course includes a theoretical component and a practical component, which are addressed progressively throughout the training program.

Theoretical training

The course includes 250 hours of theory, which can be completed in a classroom or via a distance learning platform. Students who have already passed all ATPL theoretical examinations are not required to attend the CPL theoretical course or take the corresponding theoretical examinations.

Practical training

The practical component includes 25 hours of training with a flight instructor.

Theoretical training

Practical training

The practical component includes 25 hours of training with a flight instructor.

Do you already have an IR rating?

For pilots who already hold an IR rating on a PPL(A) license, the required training may be reduced to a total of 15 hours.

CPL final exam

Once the theoretical and practical training is complete, the student may take the final examination to obtain the license.

To take the required exam:

having reached the age of 18:

having completed the required training;

to have completed at least 200 total flight hours.

Frequently asked questions about the CPL course and license

What can I do with a CPL license?

The CPL license allows one to engage in professional activity as a commercial pilot, in accordance with the conditions set out by the regulations.

How many hours does the CPL course entail?

The course consists of 250 hours of theoretical training and 25 hours of practical training. For students who already hold an IR rating on a PPL(A), the practical training may be reduced in accordance with the applicable requirements.

Is a PPL license already required to enroll in the modular CPL course?

Yes. To enroll in the modular CPL course, you must hold a PPL(A) license.

Can I follow the CPL theory course remotely?

Yes. Theoretical training can also be completed via distance learning.

At what age can I obtain a CPL license?

You can begin the course at age 17, but you must be 18 to take the final exam.

If I have already passed the ATPL theoretical exams, do I need to attend the CPL theory course?

No. Anyone who has already passed all ATPL theoretical examinations is not required to retake the CPL theoretical course or sit the corresponding theoretical examinations.

Do you want to obtain a commercial pilot license?

If you would like to learn about the procedures, requirements, and organization of the Asteraviation CPL course, you can speak directly with the team.

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