How To Commercial Pilot License In Australia
- Learn to pass the CPL Examination: You can study at your own pace if have a self-learning program or attend classes at flying schools (contact an aviation school for the best approach to finish the training in theory to pass your CPL).
- CPL examination for theory: The CPL examination (for both Aeroplane and Helicopter) is a seven subject-part exam, administered through PEXO. 3 of these subject tests are standard and only have to be taken only once. But, you must complete all the tests within two years. If you have already passed the CPL and wish to obtain another category, then you must to complete the remaining four specific category exams.The passing marks for the CPL tests include 70% with the exception in those taking the Flight Rules and Air Law exam , which is 80percent.
- Flight training for CPL: Applicants must complete an instruction in flight using a Part 141 or Part 142 instructor. It covers basic flying as well as cross-country and instrument flight.
Office Locations and Contacts
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Head Office:
Aviation House
16 Furzer Street, Phillip ACT 2606
GPO Box 2005, Canberra ACT 2601
Phone:
1307 757 or +61 2 62171111.
What Are All The Eligibility
A person who is applying for CPL CPL must be at the bare minimum of an 18-year old.
Instructions
The applicants are required to complete these things for the category rating they wish to achieve for their CPL:
- Learn the basics
- all flight training in an CASR Part 141 and 142 training company
- Meet the minimum requirements for aeronautical experience
- Pass the CPL theory test to obtain the category rating that is set by CASA
- You must pass successfully a CPL flight test to earn the license and receive a category rating.
Documentation is needed
Commercial pilot licences (CPL) authorizes the holders to conduct private and commercial flights.
CPL holders are able to be co-pilots in any type of operation, and also the pilot-in-command of any operation, excluding the following:
- multi-crew aircraft charters as well as regular operations for public transportation
- an aircraft that is approved for single-pilot operations. an maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of greater than 5700kg, in normal public transport.
- turbojet aeroplanes with capacity of 3500kg or more in normal transportation operations for public use.
Pilots must be in the proper aviation category of their CPL as well as the appropriate type or class rating of the aircraft they wish to fly.
If you’d like to fly as a pilot-in-command or co-pilot on a multi-crew mission in addition to having the proper aircraft rating you also have to be able to complete an approved course of training in multi-crew collaboration. If you participated in multi-crew operations prior to September 1, 2015, then you do not need to finish the course.
External Links
Civil Aviation Safety Authority: https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/getting-your-commercial-pilot-licence
Commercial pilots have new rules that came into effect on September 1, 2014. The full rules are contained in Part 61 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations : https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/flight-crew-licensing-part-61