Commercial Pilot Training in Australia (for Indian Students)

• First licence needed to start flying.
• Requirements:
o CASA Class 2 Medical
o Aviation English proficiency
o Basic theory test (Pre-Solo Air Legislation exam).
• No flight hours yet – just authorization to begin training.

• Equivalent to an early solo licence.
• 25 flying hours minimum (typically 30+ hrs in practice):
o 20 hrs Dual (with instructor)
o 5 hrs Solo
• Allows you to fly light aircraft within 25 NM of your departure airport.

• Builds full flying independence.
• 40 hours minimum (on top of RPL hours):
o Cross-country navigation flights
o Solo and dual flying
o Basic instrument flying
• After PPL, you can fly anywhere in Australia, carry passengers, but not for commercial purposes.

• The professional licence stage.
• Requirement: 200 hours total flying (same as India & South Africa).
Breakdown of hours:
o 100 hrs PIC (Pilot-in-Command)
o 20 hrs Cross-Country PIC (with one 300 NM flight and 2 landings at different airports)
o 10 hrs Instrument Flying (up to 5 hrs can be in simulator)
o 5 hrs Night Flying (PIC) (with 5 take-offs & landings)
o Balance hours in dual & solo training to complete 200 hrs total.
✅ On successful flight test with CASA examiner, you are issued an Australian CPL.

To work in India, you need DGCA CPL:
• Flying Hours: CASA CPL requires 200 hrs (meets DGCA minimum).
• Exams: Pass DGCA written papers (Air Regulations, Navigation, Meteorology, Technical).
• Skill Test: Conducted in India with DGCA examiner.
• RTR(A): Mandatory Indian radio licence exam.
✅ After conversion, you hold an Indian CPL ready for airline recruitment.