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Commercial Pilot Licence
If you are thinking of a career in aviation (whether part time or
full time) you will need to obtain the CPL.
This allows you to receive remuneration for pleasure and charter flying.
If you are thinking of becoming a helicopter Instructor, then a CPL(H)
must be obtained before instructor course can commence.
At Rotorflight we get regular questions about what is involved in obtaining
a commercial pilots licence and what it ‘s privileges are. So
this page outlines the ‘Modular’ approach which is probably
the route most PPL’s would take. For all the CPL options, please
contact us and we can advise accordingly.
JAR-FCL CPL (H) GENERAL INFORMATION
At Rotorflight we get regular questions about what is involved in obtaining
a commercial pilots licence and what it ‘s privileges are. So
this page outlines the ‘Modular’ approach which is probably
the route most PPL’s would take. For all the CPL options, please
contact us and we can advise accordingly.
Minimum Age
An applicant for a JAR-FCL CPL (H) shall be at least 18 years of age.
Licence Validity
The JAR-FCL CPL (H) will be issued for a maximum period of 5 years.
JAR-FCL CPL (H) Courses
A JAR-FCL CPL (H) may be obtained by completing an approved Integrated
Course or approved Modular Course of training.
Integrated Courses
The Integrated Course is a full time course of ground and flying training
run by a Flying Training Organisation (FTO) approved to conduct such
courses. There are two Integrated Courses available:
Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Integrated Course
The aim of this course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency
necessary for the issue of a CPL (H) but not the Instrument Rating or
any further specialisation (e.g. aerial work activities). The course
shall last between 9 and 24 months.
This course consists of a minimum of 135 hours of flying training and
550 hours (reduced to 500 hours for PPL (H) holders) of theoretical
knowledge instruction.
Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopters) Integrated Course
The aim of this course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency
necessary to enable them to operate as co-pilot on multi-pilot, multi-engine
helicopters in commercial air transportation and to obtain the CPL (H)/IR
but not any further specification (e.g. aerial work activities). The
course shall last between 12 and 36 months.
The course consists of a minimum of 195 hours of flying training and
750 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction. The course also includes
training in multi-crew co-operation for the operation of multi-pilot
helicopters.
CPL (H) Modular Course
The aim of this course is to train CPL (H) holders to the level of
proficiency necessary for the issue of a CPL(H) but not the instrument
rating or any further specialisation (e.g. aerial work activities).
This course is designed for applicants who do not wish to undertake
a full time course of integrated training or who wish to stagger their
training by completing approved ‘modules’ of approved training
over a period of time ie. Instrument rating course, Multi-Crew Co-operation
Course (MCC), ATPL theoretical knowledge instruction etc.
The course consists of a minimum of 30 hours of flying training and
500 hours of theoretical knowledge, for CPL(H) and 650 hours theoretical
knowledge instruction for ATPL (H).
JAR-FCL CPL(H) MODULAR COURSE TRAINING /EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
Training/Experience Requirements
Holders of a PPL(H) with the minimum flying experience detailed below,
may commence an Approved JAR CPL(H) Modular Course
of training:
• 155 hours flight time as pilot of helicopters, including
50 hours as PIC of helicopters; or
• 135 hours as pilot of helicopters if holder of a PPL(A),
including 30 hours as PIC of helicopters; or
• 105 hours as pilot of helicopters if holder of a CPL(A).
The Modular Course consists of 30 hours dual instruction
time, up to 20 hours visual instruction may include 5 hours in a helicopter
FNPT 1 , 2 or FS, and 10 hours instrument instruction, which may include
5 hours in at least an aeroplane FNPT 1 or helicopter FNPT 1 or an aeroplane.
Flying completed on the course may be counted towards meeting and flying
experience requirements for licence issue as detailed below.
• Applicants without a night qualification (Helicopter) shall
additionally complete a minimum of 5 hours night flight instruction.
• Applicants with a valid non-JAA CPL(H) may have the training
reduced at the discretion of the Authority on the basis of a recommendation
from the FTO.
An applicant for a JAR-FCL CPL(H) must have completed a minimum of
185 hours of flight time. This must include the particular requirements
specified in a, b and c below as pilot of helicopters:-
a) 50 hours as Pilot-in-Command, or 35 hours as Pilot-in-Command
if completed during a course of integrated flying training;
10 hours of cross-country flight time as Pilot-in-Command, including
a cross-country flight totalling at least 185 km (100 nm) in the course
of which full-stop landing at two aerodromes different from the aerodromes
of departure shall be made.
b) 10 hours of instrument dual instruction time (for applicants within
an IR), of which not more than 5 hours is to be instrument ground
time (in a FNPT 1, 2 or Flight Simulator).
c) 5 hours Night flying (for applicants without PPL(H) NQ) comprising
of at least 3 hours of dual instruction, including at least 1 hour
of cross-country navigation, and 5 solo take-offs and full-stop landings,
each to include one circuit.
Refer to LASORS for all the combinations of options and requirements
on these various integrated courses as they are too detailed to be listed
here.
CPL(H) MODULAR AND CPL(H) INTEGRATED COURSES
An applicant from either course must pass the nine CPL(H) Theoretical
Knowledge examinations in the following subjects:
Air Law
Aircraft General Knowledge
Flight Performance and Planning
Human Performance and Limitation
Meteorology
Navigation
Operational Procedures
Principles of Flight
Communications (VFR)
ATPL(H) INTEGRATED COURSE
An applicant from this course must pass the fourteen ATPL(H)
Theoretical Knowledge examinations in the following subjects:
Air Law
Aircraft General Knowledge (2 papers)
Flight Performance and Planning (3 papers)
Human Performance and Limitation
Meteorology
Navigation (2 papers)
Operational Procedures
Principles of Flight
Communications (2 papers).
CPL(H) PRIVILEGES
Minimum age - 18 years
Maximum period of validity - 10 years
Privileges:
1. Subject to paragraph (2) and (5), the holder of a Commercial Pilot’s
Licence (Helicopters) shall be entitled -
a. to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s
Licence (Helicopters) which includes respectively either a night rating
(helicopter) or night qualification (helicopter); and
b. to fly as pilot in command of any helicopter on which he/she is
so qualified and which is of a type specified in an aircraft rating
included in the licence when the helicopter is engaged on a flight
for any purpose whatsoever.
2. He/She shall not -
a. unless his licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter)
fly such a helicopter on any scheduled journey or on any flight for
the purpose of public transport other than in visual meteorological
conditions (VMC);
b. fly such a helicopter on a flight for the purpose of public transport
unless it is certified for single pilot operation;
c. fly such a helicopter on any flight for the purpose of public
transport after he/she attains the age of 60 years unless the helicopter
is fitted with dual controls and carries a second pilot who has not
attained the age of 60 years and who holds an appropriate licence
under this Order entitling him/her to act as pilot in command or co-pilot
of that helicopter;
d. unless his licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter)
fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter flying in Class A, B
or C airspace in circumstances that require compliance with the Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR);
e. fly as pilot in command of a helicopter carrying passengers unless
he/she has carried out at least three circuits, each to include take-offs
and landings, as pilot flying in a helicopter of the same type or
a flight simulator of the helicopter type to be used, in the preceding
90 days;
f. as the holder of a helicopter licence which does not include a
valid instrument rating (helicopter) act as pilot in command of a
helicopter carrying passengers at night unless during the previous
90 days at least one of the take-offs and landings required in sub-paragraph
(e) above has been carried out at night;
3. Subject to paragraph (4) and (5) he/she shall be entitled to fly
as co-pilot of any helicopter of a type specified in an aircraft rating
included in the licence when the helicopter is engaged on a flight
for any purpose whatsoever.
4. He/She shall not -
a. unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter)
fly as co-pilot of a helicopter flying in Class A, B or C airspace
in circumstances that require compliance with the Instrument Rating
Rules;
b. as co-pilot serve at the flying controls in a helicopter carrying
passengers during take-off and landing unless he has served as a pilot
at the controls during take-off and landing in a helicopter of the
same type or in a flight simulator of the helicopter type to be used,
in the preceding 90 days; or
c. unless the licence includes an Instrument Rating (helicopter)
fly as co-pilot of a helicopter or any scheduled journey or on a flight
or the purpose of public transport other than in visual meteorological
conditions.
5. He shall not at any time after he/she attains the age of 65 years
act as pilot in command or co-pilot of any helicopter on a flight for
the purpose of public transport.
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