Commercial Pilot Licence
Commercial COURSES
Commercial Pilot Licence
A commercial pilot flies for their job – big plane or small, they are getting paid to fly.
A Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane allows you to:
- Operate single pilot, non-high-performance aeroplanes under VMC for hire or reward while employed by the holder of an Air Operator Certificate
- Exercise the privileges of a PPL, night rating, and VFR OTT rating
Commercial Courses
Get on the flight-path to becoming a professional pilot!
Once you’ve earned your Private Pilot Licence and are ready to pursue a career in aviation, the next step is your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
At Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, you can complete your CPL at a pace that works for you, building your skills and experience while working closely with our team of flight instructors.
The CPL program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. As part of this, students are required to sign an Ontario Career College contract before beginning any portion of CPL training, including ground school and flight training.
Program Prerequisites
- Minimum 18 years of age upon completion
- Valid Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane
- Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate
- Completed Ontario Career College Admission Application (#105919)
Training Requirements
To achieve your CPL you must have:
- Have completed a minimum of 200 hours total flight time in aeroplanes, including a minimum of 100 hours pilot-in-command time, with 20 hours cross-country
- 35 hours post-private dual instruction time and 30 hours post-private solo flight time
- Successfully completed a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard – Commercial Licence – Aeroplane
- Successfully completed a minimum of 80 hours of Commercial Pilot – Aeroplane ground school instruction
- Obtained a minimum of 60% on the written examination for Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (CPAER)
Ground School Registration
Upcoming CPL Ground School:
Registration is now closed. Check back regularly for future dates.
January 26, 2026 - April 29, 2026 (registration closed)
Classes run Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
The cost is $649 + HST. To secure your spot, you must register and pay for the course.
**Note: Enrollment in ground school does not automatically admit applicants into flight training at WWFC.
There may be additional costs for supplies. You can find our ground school supplies and kits here.