Commercial Pilots Licence

Commercial Pilot Licence

If a career in Aviation appeals to you, then the South Canterbury Aero Club 
can help you achieve this!

We don’t just train our pilots to pass a flight test; we will train you for employability. 

The South Canterbury Aero Club runs a small charter operation South Canterbury Air.

Although a small operation, South Canterbury Air provides a chance for commercial students trained through South Canterbury Aero Club, the opportunity to gain commercial experience after a successful CPL flight test and operational competency assessment.

There are many paths a Commercial Pilot can take, from Scenic Flights and Charters, to Freight and Agricultural work, or even become a Flight Instructor.

Entry Requirements
 

•          Hold a Private Pilots Licence

•          Hold a Class 1 aviation medical certificate
   

Licence Issue Requirements
 

•          Be at least 18 years of age

•          Achieve a pass in an additional six aviation theory examinations

•          Gain 200 hours minimum flight time

•          Pass a practical flight test 

Theory Subjects:
     

•          Human Factors

•          Aviation Air Law (Commercial)

•          Meteorology

•          Navigation and Flight Planning

•          Aircraft Technical Knowledge

•          Principles of Flight and Performance
   

Flying Experience:
 

Your training will include:

•          Advanced Mountain Flying

•          Advanced Cross Country Navigation Techniques

•          Advanced Handling 

•          Passenger handling

•          Emergency training

•          Spin Recovery Training (optional)

•          An introduction to strip flying is also included in your CPL Dual Cross countries.