Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Processes

To apply for a Commercial Pilot License, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, and hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate. They need to complete required training at approved Flight Training Organizations, pass theoretical exams and flight tests, meet flight hour demands, and confirm they have no criminal record.

Key points

• Applicants must be 18 years or older and have a high school degree.
• A valid Class 1 medical certificate is mandatory.
• Completion of theoretical and practical flight training at approved schools is required.
• Participants need to log a minimum of 150 to 200 flight hours depending on the course type.
• Applicants must have a clean criminal record.

*Plain-English summary of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Türkiye) guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*