CPL
Transport Canada ApprovedCommercial Pilot License (CPL)
Prepare for your career as a commercial pilot with structured flight training, ground school, and the knowledge required for CPL licensing.
Estimated Timeline
Over 52 weeks
Career Outcome
Prepare for professional pilot roles
Next Step
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Overview
Training overview
This program blends structured ground knowledge, instructor-led flight training, briefing and debriefing, safety procedures, and practical aviation decision-making.
CPL in a Snap
This course is designed as an over 52-week program at VAC to prepare you as a Commercial Pilot. This opens the door to your career as a commercial pilot as you work your way towards your career goals.
Payment Structure
As a domestic student, you can pay as you go, invoice by invoice. You just need to pay $4,250 at the beginning to cover:
Other Fees
Domestic Application: $250
International Application: $650 (Assessment $250 + Application $250 + Admission $150)
Tuition: $3,900
Course Materials: $500
Textbooks: $500
Other: Aircraft Rental
Scheduling
Pilot Training contains two main components:
Ground school sessions are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 15:00 to 18:00 PM throughout the year. Both in-person and online follow the same lesson plan.
Flight schedules are arranged flexibly to suit both the students and the college.
Duration of the Program
Schedule Flexibility
Students with flexible schedules and frequent sessions progress more quickly.
Weather Conditions
Adverse weather can delay flight schedules — a natural factor in training.
Student Preparedness
Those who study diligently and arrive well-prepared advance more rapidly.
Fleet
Cessna 172
We exclusively operate on Cessna 172 at VAC.
Admission Requirements
Course Materials
Delivery Method
Privileges
The Commercial Licence will allow the pilot to fly airplanes for hire and reward. Typical entry-level positions with a CPL in Canada:
Learning Objectives
An applicant shall have knowledge about the following subjects:
Method of Evaluation
Students' progress is measured by successful completion of program courses; a minimum of 80% of all course marks as well as each assessment component is required to successfully complete the program.
Completion Requirements
"This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training."
Start Date
We have rolling intake, so you can start your program at any time of the year.
Program Video
Aviation Regulations in Canada
If you need more information on aviation regulations in Canada, please visit the Transport Canada Aviation Regulations page →
Begin your journey
Train for the sky with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Vancouver Aviation College — Transport Canada approved flight training at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.