EASA CPL(H) – Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter)
EASA CPL(H) – Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter)
The EASA CPL(H) – Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) modular course is designed for licensed PPL(H) holders who wish to qualify as commercial helicopter pilots. Upon graduation, a CPL(H) license grants all the privileges of a private pilot licence plus the authority to be compensated as a professional pilot. Students are trained to operate single-pilot helicopters as captains or serve as co-pilots in multi-crew helicopter operations.
Why Do You Need This?
Fast-Track to Commercial Career
This program is an efficient and focused route for existing PPL(H) holders to gain their commercial license, making it a quick way to launch a professional flying career.
Expert Practical Training
Benefit from hands-on training with experienced instructors who will guide you through advanced flight maneuvers and real-world commercial scenarios.
Expanded Employment Opportunities
With a CPL(H), you qualify for a variety of commercial roles, including charter flying, tourism, and utility work, significantly broadening your career options.
Industry-Relevant Skill Set
The curriculum focuses on skills highly valued by employers, ensuring you are immediately prepared for a range of commercial helicopter operations.
Career Opportunity
Charter Operations
Flying on-demand charter flights for individuals or businesses, often involving a wide range of routes and client needs.
Helicopter Tourism
Piloting scenic tours and sightseeing flights in popular tourist destinations, combining flying skills with customer service.
Corporate Flying
Serving as a private pilot for a corporation or high-net-worth individual, flying them to various locations for business or personal travel.
Utility Work (Survey, Aerial Services)
Engaging in specialized aerial tasks such as powerline inspections, geological surveys, wildlife monitoring, or other precision aerial work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go directly from PPL(H) to ATPL(H)?
Yes, but typically students complete CPL(H) first before progressing to ATPL(H).
What is the typical duration of the course?
The course is a focused program with a duration of 3 to 6 months, assuming you meet all the prerequisites at the start of training.
Will this license allow me to fly multi-engine helicopters?
The CPL(H) itself does not include a multi-engine rating. You would need to complete a separate multi-engine rating course to fly multi-engine helicopters.
Requirements Criteria
Minimum age: 18 years
Hold a valid EASA PPL(H) licence
Have logged 155 flight hours total, including 50 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), with at least 10 hours cross-country PIC
Passed the CPL(H) or ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations
Hold A Valid EASA Class 1 medical certificate
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Training Structure & Duration
On a full-time basis, the CPL(H) course can be completed in 3 to 4 weeks, though it may also be delivered flexibly over a longer period under a pay-as-you-go scheme to accommodate individual scheduling needs. The flight training component consists of 30 hours of dual helicopter instruction, with actual flight hours potentially increasing depending on student performance and regulatory requirements. -
ATPL Theory Subjects
Comprehensive ground-school materials and instruction for the ATPL theory subjects required for the license, if you have not already completed them. -
Theoretical Knowledge & Requirements
Before entering the practical phase of training, participants must complete the required CPL(H) theoretical knowledge exams. Many students opt to also cover the ATPL(H) theory syllabus, since it encompasses additional learning beyond CPL(H) and facilitates upgrade to a higher license later on. -
What’s Included In the Course
30 hours of dual flight instruction in the helicopter, Briefings before and after flights, Fuel, handling, landing fees, and base airport costs
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