Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

As a domestic student, you can pay as you go for your training invoice by invoice. You just need to pay 4,250$ at the beginning to cover:

1. 250$ admission fee
2. 1,000 $ deposit on hold
3. 700 $ textbooks
4. 750 $ course materials (Online ground school, Learning Management System, Flight Training Management System) to access all learning materials and you’re training live.
5. 1200$ ground school
6. The remaining amount would be credited to your account for first couple of flights Then you will pay rest of your training as you proceed invoice by invoice.

Others:

• Application Fee:Domestic Students
  • $250
• International Student $650
  • Assessment fee $250
  • Application Fee $250
  • Admission Fee  $150
• Tution Fee: $3,900
• Course Materials: $500
• Text Book: $500
• Other Fees: Aircraft Rental

Pilot Training contain two main components:

1- Flight Training

2- Ground school

At Vancouver Aviation College (VAC), 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 ground schools follow the same lesson plan, allowing students to catch up online if they miss a session.

Moreover, Flight schedules are arranged flexibly to suit both the students and the college.

The duration of pilot training at Vancouver Aviation College varies depending on several factors, including student availability, weather conditions, and individual preparedness. Students who have flexible schedules and can commit to frequent training sessions often progress more quickly. Weather conditions also play a significant role, as adverse weather can delay flight schedules. Additionally, the level of preparedness with which a student approaches their training can significantly impact the speed of their progress. Those who study diligently, practice consistently, and arrive well-prepared for each session tend to advance through the program more rapidly.

We only operate on Cessna 172 at VAC 

• 19 years of age or older or carry a high school diploma
• Private Pilot License
• Intermediate English
• Level(Minimum IELTS 6, or CELPIP 7, or ICAO LPR level 4), Aviation Medical Exam class 3 or 1, Criminal Check.

• From the Ground Up
• Flight Training Manual
• Advance Pilot Manual Plotter,
• Flight Computer (E6B or CX2)
• Pilot Training Record (PTR)
• Logbook
• Vancouver VNC/VTA Charts
• Pilot Operating Handbook

In-class / In-Airplane / Online instruction

The Commercial Licence will allow the pilot to fly airplanes for hire and reward. Opens the avenue to what can be an exciting and lucrative aviation career! From big to small, aviation has many opportunities! Typical entry-level positions for pilots in Canada 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)

An applicant shall have knowledge about the following subjects:

• Canadian Aviation Regulations,
• Aerodynamics,
• Theory of Flight,
• Meteorology,
• Airframes, Engines, and Systems,
• Flight Instruments, Radio, and Electronic Theory,
•  Navigation, Flight Operations,
• Licensing Requirements
•  Human Factors, including pilot decision making

An applicant, shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an airplane in accordance with CARs “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 – Conduct of Flight Tests.

Students’ progress in the program is measured by their successful
completion of the courses listed in the program outlines; a minimum of 80% of all course marks as well as each assessment component of the courses are required to successfully complete the program.

• Flight experience required for licensing: 200 hours total
  • 100 hours solo (pilot in command)
• Flight Training Required
  • 65 hours completed after obtaining the private pilot license
    • 35 hours dual
    • 30 hours solo
• Ground Training: Minimum 80 hours of Ground School. A minimum of 80% mark for each of the program’s courses as indicated in “Students Assessment Methods” as well as a minimum of 100% in attendance as indicated in “Attendance Expectations” Evaluation Factors Values Examinations: 20% Final Examination 70% Regular Assignment 10%

Commercial Pilot License issuance is subjected to obtaining minimum 60%
score in TC written Exam and passing successfully the Flight Test.