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CPL training, at partner flight schools

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Commercial Pilot Licence training at independent partner flight schools in Australia, the USA, South Africa, Europe and the Philippines, each operating under its national regulator.

Pilots Assist counsels you, helps you compare schools and countries, and stays with you through enrolment, training and conversion of the licence at home. We do not run a flight school or own aircraft.

  • LicenceCPL, with multi-engine and Instrument Rating.
  • WhereAustralia, the USA, South Africa, Europe, the Philippines.
  • CostsA written cost breakdown before you commit.
  • ConversionYour home licence planned from day one.
  • FundingLoan application help for students from India.
  • ParentsWelcome on every counselling call.

What you get

Training planned around you

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  • A commercial licence

    CPL training with multi-engine and Instrument Rating, with the licence issued by the school's regulator.

  • A country that fits

    Five destinations compared on weather, airspace, aircraft availability and cost, not on a brochure.

  • Costs in writing

    A full cost breakdown before you commit to a school: tuition, hours, living, visa, insurance and conversion.

  • Conversion planned

    Exams, medical and checks for your home regulator mapped while you are still training abroad.

  • One advisor

    The same Pilots Assist advisor from first call to licence, reachable by phone, WhatsApp and email.

  • Family kept informed

    Regular progress updates for parents, with your agreement.

Who it's for

Is this programme for you?

Your advisor checks your profile against the school and regulator before you apply.

  • You have finished secondary school with physics, mathematics and English
  • You can hold, or are ready to take, a Class 1 medical
  • You want to fly commercially and are ready to fund your own training
  • You already have some hours and want them assessed: we review your logbook individually
Pre-flight check beside a training aircraft

Step by step

From first call to commercial licence

  1. 1
    Counselling and eligibilityAge, subjects, medical and English reviewed in a free call, with parents welcome.
  2. 2
    Country and school choiceDestinations compared on cost, climate, airspace and conversion route, with partner schools introduced that fit your plan.
  3. 3
    Written cost planTuition, hours, living, visa, insurance and conversion costs set out before you commit to a school.
  4. 4
    Enrolment, visa and arrivalSchool placement, visa file preparation, accommodation planning and a pre-departure briefing.
  5. 5
    Ground school and flight trainingThe theory your licence requires, then single-engine, multi-engine and Instrument Rating training.
  6. 6
    Skill test and licence issueThe licence is issued by the regulator after a skill test with an authorised examiner.
  7. 7
    Conversion at homeYour home licence planned and sequenced so no step starts late.
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Scope

What the programme covers

Fees are confirmed in writing by the school before you commit. See the full cost of your licence.

Included

  • Counselling, country comparison and school introductions
  • A written cost breakdown before you commit
  • Visa file preparation and pre-departure planning
  • Conversion planning for your home regulator
  • Support from your advisor through training

Not included

  • Tuition and living costs, which you pay to the school and providers
  • A guaranteed job or airline seat
  • Aircraft type rating: a separate service
  • Any visa decision, which belongs to the embassy or immigration office

Where you can train

Five destinations, one plan

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FAA

United States

Varied airspace, FAA standards.

See the USA
Light training aircraft on a grass airfield

CASA

Australia

Open airspace, structured CPL syllabus.

See Australia
Cape Town with Table Mountain behind

SACAA

South Africa

Many flying days a year.

See South Africa
Cascais coastline, Portugal

EASA

Europe

An EASA licence for EU states.

See Europe
Makati skyline, Metro Manila

CAAP

Philippines

English-language training near Asia.

See the Philippines

Questions

Questions about CPL training

Is there a fee to talk to you?

No. The first counselling call to check eligibility and map your route costs nothing, and there is no deposit to talk to us.

Who delivers the training?

Independent partner flight schools, each under its national regulator. Pilots Assist does not run a school or own aircraft.

Does the programme guarantee a job?

No, and we will not tell you otherwise. It is a route to becoming a competitive, hour-qualified candidate. Hiring is the airline's decision.

I already have some flying hours. Are they credited?

It depends on where and when you flew them. We assess your logbook individually rather than assuming full or zero credit.

Which country should I choose?

It depends on your budget, timeline and home regulator. Your advisor compares the destinations with you and sets out the cost and conversion route for each.

Can parents join the calls?

Yes. Parents are welcome on every counselling call.

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