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Commercial Aeroplane Pilot

Regulators
  • Civil Aviation Authority
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Transport

Regulatory or professional bodies

Primary regulator

Regulatory authority
Civil Aviation Authority
Address

Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
South Area
Gatwick Airport RH6

Email address
infoservices@caa.co.uk
Phone number
+44 (0)1293 567711

Regulation

Regulation summary

A commercial airline pilot is responsible for the safe and economic operation and management of aircraft carrying passengers and/or freight.
Regulations:
Under Regulation (EU) no 1178/2011 - UK Aircrew Regulation:
The minimum age to get a CPL is 18 and you will need to hold a Part MED Class 1 Medical Certificate.
If you hold a CPL you can, on the appropriate aircraft category:
• exercise all the privileges of the holder of a LAPL and a PPL.
• act as pilot in command (PIC) or co-pilot of any helicopter engaged in operations other than commercial air transport
• act as PIC in commercial air transport of any single-pilot helicopter.
• act as co-pilot in commercial air transport subject to some restrictions.
An applicant for the issue of a CPL shall have fulfilled the requirements for the class or type rating of the aircraft used in the skill test.
For details on Fees click on this link - https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/pilot-licences/applications/process/licence-fees-and-costs/

Regulation type

Licence

Reserved activities

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Protected titles

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Qualifications and experience

New professionals

Routes to qualification

You must complete a training course at an Approved Training Organisation. You must hold a UK Class 1 Medical. You must complete theoretical examinations and undertake flight training. You must pass a skills test.

Professionals from outside the UK

Recognition for professionals outside the UK
All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
Summary of routes

The process of conversion of professional flight crew licences are stated within UK Regulation (EU) 2020/723


Registration

Registration requirements

Holding a UK licence registers the individual with the CAA.


Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

UK Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011

Title of relevant act or charter

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Licence Finder

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