Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Course in Canada, Australia

Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Canada

A Commercial Pilot’s career after acquiring a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is one of the most challenging, exciting, glamorous and rewarding of careers in the Commercial Aviation domain. Get counselled comprehensively by one of the most knowledgeable Aviation Counsellors, Ravi Goenka Sir of Goenka Aviation & Maritime Academy, and discuss various options along with pros & cons of pursuing CPL in Canada v/s CPL in India, “Cadet Programs” by various Indian Airlines, as well as various country options for CPL such as US, Australia, New Zealand etc.

We’ll take you through and manage the whole process right from scratch – Comprehensive Counselling > Selection of the Destination Country > Selection of the ideal Flying School for you > Admission Applications > Study Permit Visa applications of the country.

Pursue your dream, acquire Private Pilot License (PPL) & Commercial Pilot License (CPL) in Canada with a 2 years’ Integrated course within a total budget of Rs 49 lacs (Inclusive of living expenses) and also have the possibility of getting upto 3 years’ Post Study Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada upon successful completion of the course leading to Permanent Residence in Canada as per the applicable rules and regulations. Upon successful completion of your CPL course and acquisition of CPL License in Canada, you would also have the option of returning to India and going through the DGCA CPL license conversion process for taking up jobs with the Indian Carriers.

Initially, you need to have total available funds of Rs 25 lacs plus strong English Skills for admission and successful Visa outcome. There are several Flying Schools / Aviation Academies in Canada for Commercial Pilot License Training in various provinces such as British Columbia, Ontario and other provinces. You can pursue CPL in Canada right after your 12th (from CBSE / English Medium preferably) or after graduation.

Some Pointers for Choosing the Ideal Flying School

The Flying Base should be located in or near a big city.

The Flying Base should be a busy Commercial Airport having a Control Tower, and not a remote Aerodrome or Airstrip without a Control Tower.

Aircraft Maintenance Facilities (for minor as well as major repairs & maintenance) should be located at the same flying base preferably run by the same flying school, and should not be outsourced to another entity at another location.

Offline Ground Classes should also be held at the same premises and not outsourced to another entity at another location. Some Flying Schools only offer “Online” Classes, which should be avoided.

The Flying School should have at least 4-5 modern Training Aircraft. Aviation Academies having less than 4 aircraft should be avoided.

The total itemized cost of the whole course including PPL and CPL should ideally be not more than CAD 50,000 and should be clearly stated on their website itself along with duration of the full course.

The CPL course should include only the modules mandated by Transport Canada (comparable to DGCA of India) and should not include other add-on modules unnecessarily which are NOT mandated by Transport Canada for grant of CPL. Many flying schools include superfluous modules in their courses not really required for CPL License by Transport Canada making the course expensive without any corresponding benefits.

Typerating should not be done along with the CPL course but always deferred to the point of time of job applications dependent upon the specific Airline’s requirements.

Student Testimonials

I really had a wonderful experience with Ravi Goenka Sir. He helped me with all my applications for the Undergraduate studies in Australia and for the Visa application in very little time. He made the complicated task of admission and visa so very easy. He is very selfless, compassionate and benevolent person. I thank him for giving a hand in all these work, which could not have been possible without his help.

Bharat Dhanopia

I wrote my exam on 12th of May 2018 and cleared IELTS in the first attempt for Canada. I would like to express my heartiest gratitude towards Shyam Sir who really works hard on every student and Sir Ravi Goenka who with his experienced guidance ensures that every student get success. Thanks a lot Goenka Academy for making my dream of studying abroad come true.

Raghav Singh

I am highly thankful to Goenka sir who selflessly helped me at every stage of my admission procedure from selecting the perfect university in UK to applying for visa and facing all the complications. Due to his tireless efforts he even helped me in achieving Full SCHOLARSHIP. His valuable advice helped me throughout. Not only this he prepared me and my family mentally and emotionally for this big change by believing in me.

Tanishka Jain

I am more than happy to thank and appreciate the guidance received from Mr. Ravi Goenka sir due to which I have successfully bagged the MBA admission with One Year Internship in the UK with Scholarship and also the UK Visa. He is a very knowledgeable and experienced Counsellor and Consultant who follows a very Practical and Ethical approach which helps students to understand and make a better decision while selecting the course and finalizing the University.

Garima Bishnoi

8.0 bands in IELTS and I am so sure it would have never been possible without the guidance and efforts put in by Shyam Sir. I can never thank him enough for the tremendous amount of efforts he has put in – from class lectures, to his preparation notes, and class tests everything literally worked. Also, thank you sir for making me feel motivated even an hour before the exam and for always being there.

Kritika Modgil

I am in Canada today because of the immense support I have received from Goenka Academy. Goenka Academy trained me well to pass IELTS exams, and also got me admitted in Canadian college and arranged visa for me. All the teachers here have a very precise and deep knowledge of the topics that they teach with excellent communication skills.

Rahul Harsh

I prepared for IELTS with Goenka Academy, then Goenka Sir counselled me and got me admission and visa for Coventry University in UK. I am grateful to him for his excellent support.

Abhijeet Bhatnagar

Being a part of this academy since 2010 its like second home for me. I don’t know what magnetism or aura this campus maintains but really no matter how bad your day has been, you just attend the class and by the time you leave the place its like all a fresh start.

Jaswant Singh Rajawat

I am a Systems Administrator with Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Jaipur. English is the most important language these days. I took English course from Goenka Academy. It had good sized classrooms and a nice computer lab. I felt my English had improved a lot and I was more confident of myself. The teachers are expert and friendly.

Radhakishan Meghwanshi

IELTS coaching at Goenka Academy really helped me out not only in scoring well in IELTS test but also it has enhanced my thought process and fluency in English language which boosted my self confidence and communication skills to an excellent level.

Kartik Adlakha

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Frequently Asked Questions

I did not have science or Math in my 12th. My English is not very good as I have studied in a Hindi medium school. Can I become a Commercial Pilot?

Yes you can. You need to know basic 10th level Physics and Mathematics for enrolling in the course and becoming a Pilot. You however may need 12th level Physics and Mathematics for DGCA conversion later on and even 12th NIOS would do for this purpose. You also need to improve upon your English level as you will need to write and clear IELTS exam.

I have just completed my 12th. Do I have to wait until I am a graduate to join a CPL course and become a Pilot?

You can join a Pilot course and become a Pilot right after completing your 12th. You may also do it after you complete your graduation. The choice is entirely yours. You will be employable as a Commercial Pilot right after completion of the CPL course and getting the relevant license, subject to the policies of the Airline.

What are the height, weight and health requirements? I also wear glasses.

It is ok as long as you can see well with your glasses with 6×6 vision after correction, and you are not color blind. You also need to be medically fit enough to pass the medical test. So if you have Diabetes, it would be difficult for you to pass the Class-1 Medical. You should have minimum 153 cm or 5ft 1inch Height.

I have heard it is very Expensive to become a Pilot. What are the costs involved?

The Costs depend upon the type of license you go for, and the country you go to for your CPL training. The most optimum solution works out to be Canada where the total Cost (Fee+Living Exp) works out to be CAD 60,000 = INR 48 lacs over 2 years course duration, and upon completion of the course and getting your CPL, you could also get 3 years of Stayback (Post Study Work Visa) wherein you could get a job and apply for PR subject to the applicable rules .

Should I do Type Rating along with my CPL?

Type Rating is specific to different types of Aircraft and their different models. Each Airline has different types of Aircraft in their fleet. So if you do Type Rating earlier for a particular Aircraft model, you could be actually not only wasting your money and time on Type Rating (as Type Rating is very expensive $ 10,000 – $ 25,000) but worse, limiting your Employment Options.
In most cases, after you have been interviewed and offered a job with an Airline, sometimes the Airline itself sponsors the Type Rating for you for the specific type of Aircraft that they have, subject to you signing a Bond. So, do NOT do Type Rating earlier.

Should I go for Cadet Pilot programmes offered by various airlines with job guarantee?

The Airlines only offer a “Letter of Intent” of offering you a job “Subject to certain conditions” and entirely at the discretion of the Airline. There is no Guarantee of any kind and you cannot subsequently take the Airline to court – read the Fine Prints. These Cadet Pilot / Pathway programs are very expensive, include an unnecessary Type Rating and actually limit your chances of Employment by limiting the options to only that particular Airline.
Why put all your eggs in one basket? What if the Airline doesn’t take you on for any reason whatsoever? What if an Airline goes out of business – remember Kingfisher & Jet Airways! So do NOT go for any “Cadet Pilot / Pathway” Programme, take a good CPL independently and apply for jobs.

Is there any job guarantee after doing CPL?

Don’t fall for play of words and semantics by any Flying School. There are no Job Guarantees of any kind in any course anywhere in the world, be it a Cadet Pilot Program or any other. So getting a CPL qualification from a good country such as Canada and upskilling yourself is the best possible assurance for getting a good job.