Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) outlines the necessary criteria for aspiring pilots, including age requirements, experience hours, and theoretical knowledge. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and accumulate a minimum of 200 hours of flight time, which includes specific hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and cross-country flights. Candidates also need to pass theoretical exams and demonstrate language proficiency for effective communication during flight operations.

Key points

• Minimum age requirement is 18 years.
• Pilots must log at least 200 flight hours, including specific hours as PIC.
• Theoretical knowledge and practical skill tests are mandatory for certification.
• Language proficiency is required for effective communication during flights.

*Plain-English summary of Direction générale de l’Aviation civile (France) guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*