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Best Commercial Pilot Training in the Philippines

Updated on January 2, 2013

So you want to be a commercial pilot and want to have your pilot training in the Philippines? It is one of the best deal because the training and aviation course covers longer flight hours and much cheaper. Before you take off, learn the commercial pilot training courses, costs, requirements, privileges and all about this amazing flight training.

Become a pilot in the Philippines?

How to become a commercial pilot in the Philippines? Do you have that dream to become a licensed commercial pilot and work in a well known airline company? It’s simple. If you really have that dream to become a commercial pilot, just do the commercial pilot training. Start your airline career by complying with the requirements below. Don’t let your dream just be dream in the air. Fly for real and experience the best commercial pilot training in the Philippines.

Commercial Pilot License Requirements:

To become a commercial pilot, you must have the CPL (commercial pilot license) and pass the commercial pilot ratings. You must complete 110 hours of flight rating and pass the ATO commercial pilot licensure examinations and 1 hour check ride. To list the criteria of commercial pilot license requirements, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Hold a Private Pilot Certificate or meet requirements
  • Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
  • Must hold a valid 1st Class Medical Certificate
  • Pass the Aviation Training Office (ATO) Knowledge (General) Test
  • Pass the Aviation Training Office (ATO) Practical Flight Test and Oral Examination (check ride)

Commercial pilot training requirements:

Aviation schools and flight schools in the Philippines require commercial pilot wannabes to:

  • Be at least 16 yrs old to get a Student Pilot's License.
  • Read, speak, and understand English.
  • X-Ray & ECG (submit at Air Transportation Office)
  • Medical Exam (ATO honors FAA medical)
  • Notarized Application Form
  • Payment of flight training fees (varies from each flight school)

Majority of the aviation schools and flight schools accept foreign students who want to go for the commercial pilot training and other pilot trainings and courses. Same qualifications and requirements are requested prior to admission. Additional immigration requirements for student visa are however required.


source: www.willsimpson.org
source: www.willsimpson.org

Why train in the Philippines?

Like I said, commercial pilot training here in the Philippines is much cheaper and covers longer hour of flights which obviously benefits any pilot student to practice and experience flying aircraft and airplanes. The aviation and pilot license in the Philippines is recognized in any International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member country (i.e. US, Australia, Japan, and many more). The conversion process varies from country to country. For a list of ICAO-member countries go to their official website.One more thing, the weather here is perfect for your flying hours.

Commercial pilot training courses

Commercial pilot training courses in the Philippines which give the CPL, commercial pilot license, covers two main courses - the ground course and the flight course. The ground course usually covers a 110 hours of ground schooling which includes advanced flight syllabus that covers medical and human factors, aircraft aerodynamics, flight instrument system and environment, advanced weight and balance, emergency procedures, advanced conventional and turbine power plant, advanced civil air regulations and licensing, air traffic control and communication procedure, advanced meteorology, weather forecasts and reports, advanced radio navigation, flight computer, advanced air navigation and cross country flight planning. The flight course covers a massive and advanced flight training of at least 150 logged hours of flight time which includes commercial maneuvers and emergency procedures. This all will prepare you to ace and pass the ATO commercial pilot licensure exam and ratings.

Commercial pilot training time

The commercial pilot training time must complete a 110 hrs. flight training (150 total, inclusive of 40 hrs Private Pilot Course) based on the minimum number of hours required by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Air Transportation Office (ATO). So how long will it take to complete the commercial pilot training course in the Philippines? Some flight schools follow a uniform and fixed flight training schedules with a 6 months training program. However, you can complete a commercial pilot training in like two months if your sched is so flexible and if you’ve got lots of time. It really depends on your time availability and choice actually. The weather here is damn fine so no problem with flying really.

Commercial pilot training schools in the Philippines

The best and top performed commercial pilot training schools in the Philippines are listed in a special hub I made for everyone. The article contains all the best top rating flight schools and aviation schools here which are well known and reputable in crafting successful pilots all over the country and internationally as well. Go here to see the best pilot schools.

Commercial pilot training costs

Commercial pilot training usually costs around 30,000 USD in a pilot program package with private pilot (PPL), instrument rating course (IR), multi engine rating (MER). What more can you ask for :) To read further and inquire further, go to the list of aviation schools.

source: photozou.jp
source: photozou.jp

Commercial pilot privileges and benefits

If you became a licensed commercial pilot, you have the full rights and privileges of being a commercial pilot like getting paid big time and being compensated more than the other professions. You can have the potential to be a flight instructor, cargo pilot and charter pilot. As a commercial pilot, you’ll have the best benefits attached with this high status. If your airline company is huge, definitely your benefits and compensations are huge, too.

Commercial pilot salary

How much is the salary of commercial pilot in the Philippines? I know I know many are asking about this and I won’t miss writing it here. Seniority and flight hours are the key to decent pay regardless of which commercial flight career you go into. According to a source, a pilot First Officer receives an average monthly salary of P177,000 while a Captain receives around P274,000 monthly. Aside from this basic salary, airline pilots receive awesome benefits such as premium and longevity pay, incentive pay, transportation allowance, rice subsidy, 13th and 14th month pay, and discounts rates for family airline travel. Wow!

Commercial pilot jobs

The demand for commercial pilots and any other kinds of pilots are increasing each year. Lots of commercial pilot jobs are everywhere. I suggest you start in your domestic airline companies to develop your skills and experience more. After a year or so, you’ll gain enough flight hours. Pilots who have logged the greatest number of flying hours using the modern and sophisticated equipments and aircraft are the most priority by big airline companies. If you’ve got an aviation degree from a flight school academy or university, you’ll be amongst the top choice in getting hired. You can also fly higher by applying to international and overseas airline companies. Pilot job openings are always available from Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India, Australia, Qatar, countries from the Emirates and lots more. Good luck and soar high!


Related articles:

How to Become a Pilot in the Philippines? - This article discusses the best and easiest ways on how to become an airline pilot in the country.

Best Flight Schools in the Philippines - lists all the best aviation academy and well known flight schools in the Philippines.

Flight Attendant Jobs and Cabin Crew Jobs - this article is all about working as a flight attendant and cabin crew, how to become a flight attendant, their salaries, benefits and more.



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