COMMERCIAL

PILOT LICENCE

COMMERCIAL

PILOT LICENCE

| Commercial Pilot Licence

This is the licence you need to be a professional pilot. While some wish to become an airline pilots there are plenty of other opportunities such as agricultural operations, becoming a flight instructor, corporate flying or even rescue operations! Whatever your end piloting goal is we are here to provide you with job focused training to get you there.

Learn 2 Fly offers Part 141 flying training this means you will achieve 200 hours of dual and solo time to get a CPL. Learn 2 Fly is not just a flying school, we operate an experienced charter and aerial work arm which means we know what your future employers are looking for. We will work with you to maximise the value of your training hours including your PIC time to ensure you are job ready.

Our commitment to you?

Full-time availability, we operate 7 days a week.

Highly skilled instructors with up to 2,000 hours on all our aircraft models. Because safety ALWAYS comes first!

No hidden fees! Our packages are designed to get you straight to your desired pilot licence.
Job focussed training that is tailored to you. We want you to succeed and will work with you to achieve your goals.
Flexible training pathways outlined below so you fly to suit your lifestyle and needs.

What do you need?

Be 18 years or older on the day of your flight test to receive your CPL.
Must be fluent in English.

Class 1 Medical Examination issued by a DAME (Designated Aviation Medial Practitioner).
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certification/aviation-medicine/examination-requirements
You must be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

The Full-Time CPL

Full-time training for your Commercial licence, perfect for the people who want to pay up front, train full time, get your CPL in the shortest amount of time and save 20% in overall flying training costs (based on VET Student Loan 20% loan fee).

This is our for our full-time, full-fee paying students. Where you are in the school every day immersed in aviation working hard to achieve your CPL and Multi-engine Instrument Rating in as little as 15 months. Each course is capped at 6 students so you are not just another number in the crowd and we tailor our training to you, your needs and your goals.

This program takes you from never having flown at all, to a job ready, fully trained commercial pilot. You will fly the aircraft types, gain experience and develop the flying attitudes that will help secure you that all important first job. It even includes pilot maintenance training with our in-house maintenance organisation Fix 2 Fly.

The Breakdown

Initial flying training to PPL: 85 hours flying time including Bristel, Grob, Cessna 172, Cessna 182 and Cessna 210, includes your PPL flight test, CSU and Retractable endorsements.
CPL Theory: Full-time theory to get you through those 7 CPL exams. This will be integrated with our initial course, flying and studying. Includes all textbooks, briefings, tutorials and practice exams.
Hour building: Guided hour building getting your command time while experiencing real world conditions to ensure you get the most out of this time. You will take part in away trips, backseat on real commercial jobs when availability permits, train with our engineers in our maintenance arm Fix 2 Fly to develop your essential pilot maintenance skills. Build experience not just hours.
CPL Finish: Your final CPL training, completed in our Cessna 210 for job relevant flying experience. You will complete your CPL with our in-house examiner.

You will graduate with a commercial pilot licence, retractable endorsement, CSU endorsement, 30-40 hours Cessna 210 time and practical job focused training to get your ready for your first job. A full-time, up-front paid CPL costs our average student $110k avoiding those pesky loan fees and occasional fees for revision training you might encounter if you trained at a slower pace.

Most of our students then continue to study further adding a Multi-Engine Instrument rating and possibly even an Instructor Rating to their CPL.

The Full-Time to Part-Time CPL

A unique, flexible training model set up for people who live remotely, have no flying school nearby, want a career change with long service leave or those who want the freedom to work while they hour build.

This course offers the unique opportunity for students to train full time for the first portion of their CPL then at their own pace while they study.

The course starts full-time in Canberra for 3 months. You will do an intensive three-month training module in a small class (max 6 students) with dedicated instructors to get you to your PPL. After this you can head home wherever that may be an hour build towards your CPL while you study and pass your CPL theory exams during the hour building phase. We can provide guidance and mentoring during this phase remotely or in person to make sure you get the most out of your private flying. Once you have the hours it’s back to Canberra for full-time or part-time flying to finish off your CPL.

The Breakdown

3-month Intensive: $60k for the average student, 85 hours flying time including Bristel, Grob, Cessna 172, Cessna 182 and Cessna 210, pricing includes your PPL flight test, CSU and Retractable endorsements.
Part-time hour building: You do this at home flying your local aircraft. Maybe you are looking to purchase your own, hire from your local flying club, privately hire or stay in Canberra and hire our aircraft the options are endless. Complete your theory. You can fly with friends and family and cost share to reduce your bills, travel around the country seeing the sights whilst gaining valuable real-world experience as you encounter the inevitable surprises along the way
CPL Finish: Once you have successfully completed your 7 CPL exams and command hour building requirements (usually about the 175 total time mark) you return for your CPL training. This includes CPL Navs and airwork, completed in our Cessna 210 costing around $30k for the average student and can be completed full or part-time though we do recommend full-time to minimise costs.

Your course finishes with a CPL flight test. You will graduate a job ready Commercial pilot with 30-40 hours of Cessna 200 series time, retract endorsement and experience on a wide variety of aircraft types.

The Part-Time CPL

Working and flying. Living your life while you train for your CPL. Everyone has different priorities and life requirements, if you want to be a pilot but need to fly part-time, we have you covered. Great for people with established careers, teenagers or just those who want to work and fly and have a bit more flexibility.

Already have a job, family or other commitments but are still dreaming of the skies? Then our Part-Time pathway is for you. This flexible training model allows you to book lessons and train around your life with tailored training that works for you. We are flexible and operate 7 days a week so we can build a training platform around you and your life.

Just like the full-time course but at a slower pace, you will complete our RPC program, navigation endorsement, controlled airspace and MPPC endorsement then build your command hours. We will complete your retractable undercarriage endorsement along the way plus any other skills you need for your desired first job. We will guide you through the process every step of the way. Your success is our success. You will graduate with a commercial pilot licence, retractable endorsement, CSU endorsement, 30-40 hours Cessna 210 time and practical job focused training to get your ready for your first job.

The Breakdown

RPL Nav or PPL: Training for your private or recreational licence at your own pace around your life. 85 hours flying time including Bristel, Grob, Cessna 172, Cessna 182 and Cessna 210 if you want, pricing includes your flight test, with optional CSU and Retractable endorsements.
Part-time hour building: Private hiring one of our aircraft, a club aircraft or buying your own you can spend as much time as you need building your hours. We are still happy to help you decide on routes to get the most out of your hour building, want some help or advice planning an away trip or some exam support? Send us a text we are here for you. You can fly with friends and family and cost share to reduce your bills, travel around the country seeing the sights whilst gaining valuable real-world experience as you encounter the inevitable surprises along the way. You can even add some extra endorsements here along the way by just giving us a call.
CPL Finish: Once you have successfully completed your 7 CPL exams and command hour building requirements (usually about the 175 total time mark) you return for your CPL training. This includes CPL Navs and airwork, completed in our Cessna 210 costing around $30k for the average student and can be completed full or part-time though we do recommend full-time to minimise costs.

So how does getting a Commercial Pilots License actually work?

You start your training as someone who has never flown before and work through to first solo, your first licence, first endorsements and eventually all the way to a Commercial Pilot Licence flight test. You will need a total of 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command to get your CPL and 200 hours total time. These hours count from the beginning of your training all the way through the process.

At Learn 2 Fly our CPL courses aim to let you complete additional qualifications and fly industry relevant aircraft types while you train to increase your chances of getting your first job as a pilot. We will work with you to help you achieve your goals. Job ready is our focus! You won’t be getting into an airliner as your first job so let us give you the skills you need to kickstart your career.

Theory

You must pass 7 CPL theory exams along with meeting some other requirements like English Language Proficiency and holding a medical.

The CPL-Theory Exams are:

CPL Navigation (CNAV)
CPL Meteorology (CMET)
CPL Human Factors (CHUF)
CPL Air Law (CLWA)

CPL Aerodynamics (CADA)
CPL Aircraft General Knowledge (CSYA)
CPL Operation, Performance & Flight Planning (CFPA)

The pass mark for each subject is 70% (except Air Law which requires you to pass with 80%). From the date of your first exam you have 2 years to finish all subjects.

Our Full-Time pathway comes with classroom theory courses for these subjects and while our Part-Time course does not Learn 2 Fly periodically runs theory courses for all levels of flight training on demand. If you want classroom training, we have you covered.

Once you have your full Commercial Pilot Licence you will have accumulated over 200 hours and be ready for your first job. Our Full-Time students will then continue on with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings.

Additional Qualifications

There are a lot of endorsements which you can add onto your RPL, PPL or CPL – this depends entirely on your choice and intentions. Check out our endorsements page for more details.

L2F Endorsements

Frequently asked questions:

How do I start?

Do I need to be good at maths?

Do I need a university degree to be an airline pilot?

I wear glasses can I be a pilot?

Is there a cheaper way to do it?

Training for a Commercial Pilot Licence can seem expensive, but a CPL is a professional qualification in an essential industry. The costs are in line with training costs for other comparable professional qualifications. It is an investment in your future, the opportunity to have an exciting, rewarding career that can literally take you across the world. While our costs may seem more expensive than others at a first glance, we try to take the mystery and hidden costs out of aviation by packaging our courses. Flying training packages with Learn 2 Fly include theory briefings, flying lessons, landing fees, textbooks, test fees, airport costs and more. We can also provide you with a fee schedule, so you know when your next bill is coming allowing you to plan ahead. We aim to take the mystery and bill shock out of each lesson.

Is a VET Student Loan available?

Do I need prior aviation experience/I don’t know anything about aviation?

Funding

Planning how you will fund your commercial pilot licence is an essential step in a successful training program. At Learn 2 Fly our students choose from a number of different funding paths. Finance is personal, you need to decide what is right for you and it is essential you read any terms and conditions and decide if financial advice is right for you.

Self-Funding Full-Time

Some students chose to self-fund their entire full-time course. Training full-time minimises delays in training and saves money in the long run. Students who choose this option do so a number of ways through savings, loans or even smart investments.

This option takes planning and is not possible for everyone but it does lead to consistency in training which results in consistent progression for the student. You will be billed as you move through the CPL course in line with our standard fee schedule but at a faster pace due to the full-time nature of your training.

Self-funding PAYG

The majority of our Part-Time and Full-Time to Part-Time pathway students utilise this model of funding. Using our fee schedule and sometimes savings or loans our students can plan ahead for each bill and speed up or slow down their training as required to suit their financial requirements.

The more flexible training models also allow students to train in blocks after saving, go on extended breaks or holidays and work around their home and working lives while becoming a pilot. The fee schedule will allow you to know when to expect your next bill based on what lesson you are up to.

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