Commercial Pilot License – CPL(H)

A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) permits the holder to be compensated and work for hire as a helicopter pilot.

Requirements

• No minimum age to start training
• Minimum of 16 years of age to fly solo
• Minimum of 17 years of age to obtain certification
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must show evidence of U.S citizenship or receive approval from the TSA to begin training
• Prior to solo flight must obtain at least a Basic Medical or FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate

Must obtain a minimum of 40hrs in a helicopter including:

20 hrs of dual flight instruction, including:

• 3 hours of dual cross-country flight
• 3 hours of night flight, including 50nm cross-country and 10 takeoffs and landings
• 3 hours preparation for the flight test

10 hrs of solo flight time, including:

• 3 hours of cross-country flight, including 75nm cross-country
• Must complete a course of ground instruction with a Certified Flight or Ground Instructor
• Must take and pass an FAA written test
• Must take and pass an FAA oral and practical flight test with an FAA – designated pilot examiner (check-ride)