Colleges and Universities Offering Commercial Pilot Licence CPL in South Africa

Course Name: Commercial Pilot Licence CPL()
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Institutions Offering Commercial Pilot Licence CPL

Apex Flight Academy, Klerksdorp
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is for the aspiring professional pilot. This license allows you to transport both passengers and cargo. After completing your Commercial Pilot License at Bucephalus Air, you will enter the professional aviation world and work in highly professional environments. The moment you graduate from Bucephalus Air, you will be a very safe and above-average pilot. Your training at Bucephalus Air will always be our top priority.

CPL Requirements:

South African Aviation Medical Class I
Upon enrolment at Bucephalus Air, you are required to go do your Civil Aviation Authority Medical Class I. This Certificate is valid for up to 12 months if you are under the age of 40.

Commencement Age and Citizenship
The minimum legal age to acquire your Commercial Pilot License is 18. With this, you also have to be a holder of a valid Private Pilot License (PPL) and have a valid Night Rating.

To train at Bucephalus Air, you have to be either a South African citizen or be a holder of a valid South African study permit.

CPL Theory
We offer ground school immediately upon your enrolment no matter what time of the year you sign in.
Passing the theoretical subjects will be the most difficult part of your Commercial Pilot License. Together with our Integrated training approach, study guide, Industry-Leading Instructors and your hard work, you will be able to fly as the professional pilot you have always wanted to be.

Our goal is not only to acquire enough information to pass the test but also to shape you in becoming a great pilot in a protected environment. Here you will learn how to be professional, what good airmanship is and how to treat your fellow pilots.

You are required to pass 9 theoretical written examinations including the Instrument Rating Exam.

The Theoretical Subjects Include the Following:
• Air Law
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Principles of Flight
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Aircraft Technical and General
• Human Performance
• General Radio Proficiency

The ground school lectures will be approximately 64 hours. Along with the theoretical subject, you will be doing an Online General Radio Proficiency test. After test completion, you will obtain a certificate.

CPL Practical
With our Integrated training approach, our Industry-Leading Instructors who will be available to assist and guide you with anything and your hard work, you will be able to fly as the professional pilot you have always wanted to be.

Practical Flight Hours

Duration: ± 12 – 18 months

Total Flight Hours: ± 200 Hours Flight Training

25 Hours Dual (Flying with an instructor).
100 Hours PIC (Pilot In Command).
Each Flight Session will include a theoretical briefing on what to prepare for your flight. This will happen before and after each flight. You will have approximately 18 hrs of briefings.
5 Hours Complex Aircraft Rating.
5 Hours PIC hours Night Rating Flying.
20 Hours X Country.
You are required to pass a Practical Flying Test with Designated Flight Examiner (DFE) assigned by the SACAA (South African Civil Aviation Authority).
Johannesburg School of Flying, Johannesburg
Course requirements

(i) You must be 18 years of age.

(ii) Hold a Class I medical certificate.

(iii) Hold a valid PPL and Night Rating.

(iv) Pass a General Radio License exam.

(v) You will need to accumulate a minimum of 200 hrs of flying, of which: 40 hrs must be instrument flight training. 20 hrs may be done on an approved flight simulator (10 hrs already done through PPL and Night Rating courses). A minimum of 100 hrs as pilot in command (PIC) is also required, of which at least 50 hrs must be cross country flight time. The CPL course has an integrated Instrument Rating course which enables a pilot to fly by instrument referral only and can either be done on a Single Engine aircraft with variable pitch and retractable gear or on a Multi-engine aircraft with variable pitch and retractable gear.

(vi) Successfully pass 8 online CPL examinations at CAA (pass mark 75%).

(vii) Complete a CPL General Flight Test in an Advanced Type aircraft with a Grade I Designated Flight Examiner. The instrument flight test is usually combined with the CPL flight test in one flight.

(viii) Once you have accumulated all required flying hours in your logbook, completed your instrument rating and passed all examinations and tests, all your training documentation will be checked and sent to the CAA. A fee must be paid for issuing your CPL License and finally have your PPL upgraded to a CPL.
AAA 4 Pilots, Durban
Course entry requirements:
(i) You must be 18 years of age.
(ii) Hold a Class I medical certificate.
(iii) Pass a General Radio License exam.
(iv) You will need to accumulate a minimum of 200 hrs of flying, of which: 45 hrs have already been obtained through your PPL and 10 hrs through your NR. Hour Building of a minimum 100 hrs as pilot in command (PIC) is required and an additional 45 hrs Dual flight instruction must be completed (15 hrs may be done on an approved simulator and the remaining on instrument and advance training Single Engine aircraft with variable pitch and retractable gear). The CPL course has an integrated Instrument Rating course which enables a pilot to fly by instrument referral only. Multi-engine rating is also available which enables a pilot to fly a twin engine aircraft with variable pitch and retractable gear.
(v) Successfully pass 8 online CPL examinations at CAA (pass mark 75%)
(vi) Complete a CPL General Flight Test in an Advanced Type aircraft with a Grade I Designated Flight Examiner. The instrument flight test is usually combined with the CPL flight test in one flight.
(vii) Once you have accumulated all required flying hours in your logbook, completed your instrument rating and passed all examinations and tests, all your training documentation will be checked and sent to the CAA.Afee must be paid for issuing your CPL License and finally have your PPL upgraded to a CPL.
Starlite Aviation Group, Durban
Subjects taught

(i) Human Performance and Limitations

(ii) Aircraft Technical and General – Helicopter

(ii) General Radio Telephony Certificate

(iii) Instruments and Electronics

(iv) Air Law – Helicopter

(v) Meteorology

(vi) Navigation

(vii) Flight Planning and Performance – Helicopter

(viii) Radio and Navigation Aid

Program requirements

(i) Be 18 years of age before you can obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence

(ii) Hold a valid Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

(iii) have a night rating (only if you are obtaining an Aeroplane CPL)

(iv) complete a total of 200 hours of flight time

(v) Hold a Class 1 Medical Certificate

(vi) Meet the English Language Proficiency standards

Practical training requirements

(i) Minimum 100 hours as pilot in command

(ii) Minimum 10 hours as pilot in command (night flying) – aeroplane

(iii) Minimum 20 hours cross country (only if you are completing a CPL without an Instrument Rating)

(iv) Pass a practical skills flight test with a Designated Flight Examiner

Course duration: Approximately 18 – 24 months

Eagle Flight Academy, Hartswater
Admission criteria:

(i) A student should be 18 years or older

(ii) A valid private pilot license

(iii) A valid class one medical

(iv) A valid general radio certificate

(v) A valid night rating

Students must also have passed in the following:

(a) Aircraft technical and general

(b) Air Law and Flight operations

(c) Aviation Meteorology

(d) Instruments and Electronics

(e) Navigation

(f) Human Performance

(g) Radio Aids and Communication

(h) Flight Planning and Performance

(i) 200 Hrs of flight time which may include 20 hrs of flight instruction time in a approved flight simulator training device

Total of 200 hrs must include:

(i) 100 hrs as pilot in command

(ii) 20 hrs of cross country as pilot in command

(iii) 5 hrs of night flying as pilot in command

(iv) 20 hrs of instrument instruction time ( max of 10 hrs on approved flight simulator)

(v) At least 5 hrs instruction in an aeroplane with adjustable flaps, retractable undercarriage and variable pith propeller or turbojet engine

(vi) Passed a skill test
Central Flying Academy, Johannesburg
Course name: Commercial Pilot's Licence and Instrument Rating

Entry requirements

(i) A valid PPL and Night Rating

(ii) A valid Class I Flight Medical Certificate

(iii) A minimum age of 18 years or older

(iv) A minimum of 200 Flying

(v) Minimum of 85 hours flying as Pilot-in-Command (The total combined PIC hours, including PPL and CPL, must be 100 hours).

(vi) Minimum of 40 hours Instrument Training (of which no more than 20 hrs may be accumulated on a simulator).

(vii) Minimum of 5 night flying hours as PIC.

(viii) Attended the Commercial Ground School.

(ix) Commercial test preparation.

In addition, applicants must have passed the following 8 SACAA written examinations:

(a) Human Performance

(b) Air Law

(c) Aircraft Technical and General

(d) Meteorology

(e) Radio Aids

(f) Instruments

(g) Flight Planning

(h) Navigation

Program duration: 36 months
Virginia Flight School, Durban
The Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL) is considered a professional licence, and upon completion the pilot will be able to act as pilot in command of a single pilot aircraft, or as co-pilot of a multi pilot aircraft and get remunerated for their work.

The applicant for a Commercial Pilot licence in South Africa must have the following:

1. Hold a valid Private Pilot’s Licence, with Night Rating.
2. Hold a valid Class 1 Medical.
3. 200 hours of flight training (This is the legal minimum).

- Of the total time, 100 hours must be pilot-in-command time (PIC).
- Of the total time, 20 hours must be DUAL Instrument Flying.
- Of the total time, 5 hours must be DUAL on an aircraft that has retractable gears and variable-pitch propeller.

4. Completed the required ground training.
5. Completed the 10x Theoretical CPL Examinations.
6. Completed the General Radio Telephony Examination.
7. Pass the Initial Practical Skills Test.
Afrika Union Aviation Academy, Mahikeng
Prerequisites:
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age for issuance of Commercial Pilot License
- Applicant must hold a Category 1 Medical

TRAINING PROGRAM:

In order to Attain Commercial Pilot License one has to Under go CPL Theory Subjects Like - Aircraft Navigation, Meteorology, Regulation, Technical & Minimum of 200 Hours of Flying in An Airplane, in Which He/She has to Complete Minimum of 100 Hours of pilot in command Time. On Completion of above One Has to Success Fully Pass CPL Written Exam & CPL Flight Test. Requirement are slightly Different in Most of the Countries, But....Hour Requirement are Given Below.

THE COURSE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING :-

Total Flying Hours - 200
Dual Single Engine - 85
Dual Multi Engine - 15
Solo Single Engine - 100
Simulator (dual) - 20

Madiba Bay School of Flight, Port Elizabeth
Requirements for a CPL

-Be 18 years or older
-Hold a valid medical certificate, issued in terms of Part 67;
-Hold at least a valid general certificate of proficiency in radio-telephony (aeronautical)
-Produce evidence of holding or having held, within the previous 60 months, one of the following—
-South African PPL(A);
-Pilot licence (aeroplane) issued by a Contracting State;
-SPL where the applicant has completed an integrated training course approved by the Authority;
-Have successfully completed the training as prescribed in Document 61 at an approved Part 141 ATO;
-Have passed the theoretical knowledge examination as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61;
-Have passed the skills test
-Hold a valid night rating (aeroplane).
Paramount Aviation Academy, Bethlehem
Course requirements

(i) At least 18 years of age before you can obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence

(ii) Valid Private Pilot Licence

(iii) Valid Night Rating

(iv) Total of 200 hours of flight time (CPL)

(v) Class 1 Medical Certificate

(vi) Meet the English Language Proficiency standards

In addition, students must have passed in the following subjects with a pass mark of at least 75%:

(i) Navigation

(ii) Flight Planning and Performance

(iii) Human Performance and Limitations

(iv) Aircraft Technical and General

(v) General Radio Telephony Certificate

(vi) Instruments and Electronics

(vii) Air Law

(vii) Meteorology
Morningstar Flight Academy, Cape Town
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Hold a valid class 1 medical certificate
- Hold a valid general certificate of proficiency in radiotelephony
- Hold a valid Private Pilot License
- Hold a Night Rating
- Show proof of English Language Proficiency

A minimum of 200 hours total flight time the, 200 hours must include:
- 100 hours PIC flight time
- 5 hours PIC by night
- 50 hours of cross country flying as PIC
- 20 hours dual instrument time
- 5 hours dual in an aircraft with adjustable flaps, retractable undercarriage and variable pitch propeller or turbojet engine
Johannesburg Flying Academy, Alberton
The Commercial Pilot License is for the individual who wishes to make a career from flying.

A CPL enables you to fly for remuneration in a commercial environment.
The minimum hours required for this license is 200 hours of flight time; this would include your PPL flying hours.

The CPL can be broken up into sections as follows; PPL, Night Rating, Instrument rating, Hour Building, CPL and test.

Each section would include theory as well.

A full time CPL course takes about 9 months to complete, but all courses are tailored to fit the individual’s requirements.
Blue Chip Flight School, Pretoria
Course entry requirements
-Minimum age to acquire your CPL is 18
-A Valid Private Pilot Licence with Night Rating
-Pass all Theoretical Examinations
Complete a Minimum of 200 hours flight time, including:
-Minimum 100 hours pilot in command
-Minimum 10 hours pilot in command by night
-Minimum 50 hours cross country (if Commercial with Instrument Rating)
-Minimum 20 hours cross country (if Commercial without Instrument rating)
-Minimum 20 hours instrument flight time (10 hours may be in a simulator)
Eagle Air Flight School, Pretoria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following:

(i) Must be at least 17 years old.

(ii) Must be eligible to live in South Africa.

(iii) International students must have a study VISA.

(iv) Must be proficient in English.

(v) Must have a valid ID or Passport.

(vi) Must pass an Aviation Medical Exam

(vii) Eagle Air has no academic requirements.

(viii) Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography will be a great benefit – but this is not compulsory.
Aeronav Academy, Johannesburg
Course requirements

(i) valid South African Private Pilot Licence with a night rating.

(ii) 18 years of age.

(iii) A valid General Radio Licence.

(iv) A valid Class 1 Aviation medical certificate.

(v) Applicants must have completed all SACAA commercial licence theoretical examinations.

The practical flight test must be undertaken with a SACAA approved designated flight examiner within 36 months of having passed the theory exams.
The Algoa Flying Club, Port Elizabeth
Admission criteria
-Be 18 years or older
-Hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate
-Hold at least a valid general certificate of proficiency in Radiotelephony (aeronautical)
-Hold a valid Night Rating.
-Complete the Instrument Rating for Commercial Pilot Licence Instrument Flight Rules (CPL IFR)
Airborne Aviation Flight School, Johannesburg
Course entry requirements
-High school or equivalent as a minimum education
-Good command of the English language
-Minimum age 17 year to enroll for the course and 18 years to obtain a licence
Inversion Flight Academy, Gauteng
Requirements:
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4
- South African Aviation Medical (Class 1)
- 18 Years or older on Qualification
Skyhawk Aviation, Johannesburg
Cape Town Flight Training Centre, Western Cape
Flight Training College (FTC), George
Helicopter Pilot Training Centre, Port Elizabeth
Africa Aviation Academy, Germiston

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