YOUR PATH TO THE COCKPIT

CPL(A) - Licence

The CPL (A) prepares aspiring commercial pilots for commercial flight operations. Learn everything about prerequisites, theory, practice, duration.

What is the CPL(A) license?

The Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) entitles you to drive single-engine or, if extended, multi-engine aircraft. Against payment. CPL pilots may, inter alia:

  • Working as a commercial pilot in companies or flight schools

  • Operating scenic and charter flights

  • operate in the air cargo sector;

  • be used as co-pilot in commercial aviation

For use in airline operations, usually an additional ATPL theory and one MCC course needed.

Possibilities for use under the CPL(A)


The CPL(A) opens up various career paths:

  • Co-pilot on charter or regional airlines

  • Pilot in business aviation

  • Work in aeronautical services (photo flight, cargo, sightseeing)

  • Dual flight instructor (with additional FI(A) training)

  • Further qualification for: ATPL(A)

The CPL(A) is thus an essential component for a career in the cockpit.