Career Occupation*
To fly for "hire or reward" and work for a Commercial Air Service in Canada it is required that the pilot hold the Commercial Pilot License (CPL). This opens the door to your career as a commercial pilot as you work your way towards your career goals. Typical entry level positions for pilots with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) are as follows:
VFR Charter Air Taxi
IFR Charter Air Taxi
Photo Survey Pilot
Forest Fire Detection
Medical Evacuation
Airborne Traffic Watch
Airborne Banner Towing
Parachute Dropping
Forest Fire Suppression
Flight Instructor (with valid Instructors Rating)

Admission Requirements
The prerequisites to entry the Commercial Pilot Program is the Private Pilot Licence and shall hold a Category 1 Medical Certificate valid for Commercial Pilot Licence.

Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
The student would demonstrated the knowledge through passing the Transport Canada Written Exam and would demonstrated the skill through passing the Transport Canada Flight Test.

Method(s) of Evaluation*
A Transport Canada Written Exam and Flight test is the methods of evaluation of the Knowledge and Skill level of the student.

Completion Requirements*
The student must complete the required number of hours for the ground school and flight training hours indicated in the Program duration below, plus the required total hours 200 hours total flight hours and of which 100 minimum solo hours and passes the Transport Canada's written exam and the flight test to meet the completion of the program.
As indicated in the Brief Program Description

Program Duration

Student shall have completed a minimum of 80 hours commercial pilot aeroplane ground school instruction on the following subjects:
     (i) Canadian Aviation Regulations,
     (ii) Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight,
     (iii) Meteorology,
     (iv) Airframes, Engines and Systems,
     (v) Flight Instruments,
     (vi) Radio and Electronic Theory,
     (vii) Navigation,
     (viii) Flight Operations,
     (ix) Licensing Requirements, and
     (x) Human factors including pilot decision-making;
Note: This 80 hours ground school instruction could be done as a self-study at home.

Experience
     (a) An applicant shall have completed, subject to clause (b)(i)(C), a minimum of 200 hours flight time in aeroplanes, of which a minimum of 100 hours shall be pilot-in-command time including 20 hours cross-country pilot-in-command flight time; and
     (b) an applicant who holds a Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane or a Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane issued by a contracting state other than Canada, shall have completed 65 hours of commercial pilot flight training in aeroplanes consisting of a minimum of:
        (i) 35 hours dual instruction flight time, under the direction and supervision of the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane, including:
          (A) 5 hours night, including a minimum of 2 hours of cross-country flight time;
          (B) 5 hours cross-country, which may include the cross-country experience from (A) above; and
          (C) 20 hours of instrument flight time in addition to the experience stated in (A) and (B) above. A maximum 10 hours of the 20 hours may be conducted on an approved aeroplane simulator or flight training device.
       (ii) 30 hours solo flight time including:
          (A) 25 hours solo flight time emphasizing the improvement of general flying skills of the applicant which shall include a cross-country flight to a point of a minimum of 300 nautical mile radius from the point of departure and shall include a minimum of 3                  landings at points other than that of departure, and
          (B) 5 hours solo flight time by night during which a minimum of 10 take-offs, circuits and landings were completed.
Note: Those are the hours for the program, as to the number of weeks or months, that will depend on the weather and how often the student flies.

Homework Hours
Students are encouraged to study at home and some students require more hours than others, there are no set number of hours of for home study and there is no assign homework.

Delivery Method(s)
The instruction are done In-class and one-on-one instruction on the ground and in the air in the airplane.

Required course materials
List of Textbooks
From The Ground Up
Flight Training Manual
Pilot Operating Handbook

Other educational materials
Pilot log PTR Aero
Flight Computer E6-B Paper
Fixed Plotter CP-1
Air 1901 - Van VTA
Air 5004 - Van VNC
Study and Reference Guide - Commercial Pilot License
Flight Test Guide - Commercial Pilot License

Program Organization*
For the ground portion of the program the titles of the course are
Title of Course # of Hours*
     (i) Canadian Aviation Regulations, 8
     (ii) Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight, 8
     (iii) Meteorology, 8
     (iv) Airframes, Engines and Systems, 8
     (v) Flight Instruments, 8
     (vi) Radio and Electronic Theory, 8
     (vii) Navigation, 8
     (viii) Flight Operations, 8
     (ix) Licensing Requirements, and 8
     (x) Human factors including pilot decision-making 8
          80 hours total

Requirements
(1) Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane

Experience
An applicant for a night rating shall have acquired in aeroplanes a minimum of 20 hours of pilot flight time which shall include a minimum of:
(i) 10 hours of night flight time including a minimum of:
(A) 5 hours dual flight time, including 2 hours of cross-country flight time,
(B) 5 hours solo flight time, including 10 takeoffs, circuits and landings, and
(ii) 10 hours dual instrument time.
(iii) Credit for a maximum of five hours of the 10 hours of dual instrument time may be given for instrument ground time, provided that the total instrument time shall be in addition to the 10 hours night flight time in subparagraph (a)(i) above.
(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).

Career Occupation(if applicable)

The Night Rating is part of the Commercial Pilot licence requirement or a Private Pilot can add this Rating on to his/her licence if the Private pilot wishes to fly at night.

Admission Requirements

(1)Private Pilot Licence is the prerequisite for Night Rating

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

To be able to Take-off and land at night and fly at night.

Method(s) of Evaluation

Successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).

Completion Requirements

Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).

Program Duration

20 hours of pilot flight time which shall include a minimum of:
(i) 10 hours of night flight time including a minimum of:
(A) 5 hours dual flight time, including 2 hours of
cross-country flight time,
(B) 5 hours solo flight time, including 10 take-offs, circuits
and landings, and
(ii) 10 hours dual instrument time.

Homework Hours

No homework needed

Delivery Method(s)

One-on-one one the ground and in the air instruction

Required course materials

No textbook or other educational materials required to complete this program

Program Organization

Title of Course/Work Experience Component * # of Hours*
5 hours dual flight time, including 2 hours of cross-country flight time 5
5 hours solo flight time, including 10 take-offs, circuits and landings 5
10 hours dual instrument time 10

INSTRUMENT RATINGS
Requirements
(1) Age
   An applicant shall be a minimum of seventeen years of age.
(2) Medical Fitness
   An applicant shall hold a valid Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate
(1) General
An instrument rating is issued for aircraft in one of the following groups:
   (a) Group 1 for all aeroplanes where the flight test was conducted in a multi-engine aeroplane,
   (b) Group 2 for multi-engine centre line thrust and single engine aeroplanes where the flight test was conducted in a multi-engine centre line thrust aeroplane,
   (c) Group 3 for single engine aeroplanes where the flight test was conducted in a single engine aeroplane, and
   (d) Group 4 for helicopters where the flight test was conducted in a helicopter.
(2) Requirements
(a) Knowledge
An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 70% on the written examination Instrument Rating (INRAT) which shall include the following subjects:
   (i) Canadian Aviation Regulations;
   (ii) Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures;
   (iii) Meteorology;
   (iv) Instruments;
   (v) Radio and Radar systems; and
   (vi) Navigation.
(b) Experience
An applicant shall have completed a minimum of:
   (i) 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command in aeroplanes or helicopters of which 10 hours must be in the appropriate category; and
   (ii) 40 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time. The 40 hours instrument time shall include a minimum of:
     (A) 5 hours of dual instrument flight time acquired from the holder of a flight instructor rating ,
     (B) 5 hours in aeroplanes where the applicant is applying for a Group 1, 2 or 3 instrument
          rating or in helicopters where the applicant is applying for a Group 4 instrument rating,
     (C) Fifteen (15) hours of dual instrument flight time provided by a qualified person as specified
          in section 425.21(9); and
     (D) one dual cross-country flight under simulated or actual IMC conditions of a minimum of 100 nautical miles, the flight to be conducted in accordance with an IFR flight plan to
          include at, two different locations, an instrument approach to minima.
(c) Skill
An applicant shall successfully complete:
    (i) a flight test in accordance with the Flight Test Standards - Instrument Rating (TP 9939E),
    (ii) a Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) for operations under IFR in accordance with Part VI or Part
         VII, as applicable, or
    (iii) an applicant who successfully completes a Line Operational Evaluation (LOE) from an
          approved Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) is considered to have met the Part VI or
          Part VII pilot proficiency check.

Career Occupation*

The Instrument Rating allows the pilot to flying in the IMC condition and most commercial operators require the pilot to be Instrument rated.

Admission Requirements

Private Pilot Licence is an admission requirement for this Program

Requirements
(a) Knowledge
An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 70% on the written examination Instrument Rating (INRAT) which shall include the following subjects:
(i) Canadian Aviation Regulations;
(ii) Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures;
(iii) Meteorology;
(iv) Instruments;
(v) Radio and Radar systems; and
(vi) Navigation.
(b) Experience
An applicant shall have completed a minimum of:
(i) 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command in aeroplanes or helicopters of which 10 hours must be in the appropriate category; and
(ii) 40 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time. The 40 hours instrument time shall include a minimum of:
(A) 5 hours of dual instrument flight time acquired from the holder of a flight instructor rating ,
(B) 5 hours in aeroplanes where the applicant is applying for a Group 1, 2 or 3 instrument rating or in
helicopters where the applicant is applying for a Group 4 instrument rating,
(C) Fifteen (15) hours of dual instrument flight time provided by a qualified person as specified in
section 425.21(9); and
(D) one dual cross-country flight under simulated or actual IMC conditions of a minimum of 100
nautical miles, the flight to be conducted in accordance with an IFR flight plan to include at, two
different locations, an instrument approach to minima.

Learning Objectives*

Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

(a) An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 70% on the written examination Instrument Rating
(INRAT) which shall include the following subjects:
(b) a flight test in accordance with the Flight Test Standards - Instrument Rating (TP 9939E

Method(s) of Evaluation*

Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

(a) An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 70% on the written examination Instrument Rating (INRAT) which shall include the following subjects:
(b) a flight test in accordance with the Flight Test Standards - Instrument Rating (TP 9939E

Completion Requirements*

Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

(a) An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 70% on the written examination Instrument Rating (INRAT) which shall include the following subjects:

(b) a flight test in accordance with the Flight Test Standards - Instrument Rating (TP 9939E

Program Duration

(1) Knowledge
An applicant shall obtain a minimum of 70% in the written examination Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane Class 4 (AIRAF).
(2) Experience
An applicant shall have completed a minimum of:
(i) 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command in aeroplanes or helicopters of which 10 hours must be in the appropriate category; and
(ii) 40 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time. The 40 hours instrument time shall include a minimum of:
(A) 5 hours of dual instrument flight time acquired from the holder of a flight instructor rating ,
(B) 5 hours in aeroplanes where the applicant is applying for a Group 1, 2 or 3 instrument rating or in helicopters where the applicant is applying for a Group 4 instrument rating,
(C) Fifteen (15) hours of dual instrument flight time provided by a qualified person as specified in section 425.21(9); and
(D) one dual cross-country flight under simulated or actual IMC conditions of a minimum of 100 nautical miles, the flight to be conducted in accordance with an IFR flight plan to include at, two different locations, an instrument approach to minima.

Homework Hours

Self-study for INRAT exam at home.

Delivery Method(s)

One-on-one one the ground and in the air instruction

Required course materials

Instrument Procedures Manual, TP 69-Study and Reference Guide - Instrument Rating- Aeroplane and Helicopter, Canada Air Pilot Instrument Procedures (CAP GEN), Enroute Low Altitude Chart and Terminal Area Charts

Program Organization*
(1) Knowledge
An applicant shall obtain a minimum of 70% in the written examination Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane Class 4 (AIRAF).
(2) Experience
An applicant shall have completed a minimum of:
(i) 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command in aeroplanes or helicopters of which 10 hours must be in the appropriate category; and
(ii) 40 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time. The 40 hours instrument time shall include a minimum of:
(A) 5 hours of dual instrument flight time acquired from the holder of a flight instructor rating ,
(B) 5 hours in aeroplanes where the applicant is applying for a Group 1, 2 or 3 instrument rating or in helicopters where the applicant is applying for a Group 4 instrument rating,
(C) Fifteen (15) hours of dual instrument flight time provided by a qualified person as specified in section 425.21(9); and 

(D) one dual cross-country flight under simulated or actual IMC conditions of a minimum of 100 nautical miles, the flight to be conducted in accordance with an IFR flight plan to include at, two different locations, an instrument approach to minima.

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