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Professional licence · EASA Part-FCL

CPL(H) — Commercial Pilot Helicopter

Flying as a profession — transport, training, HEMS

CPL(H) (Commercial Pilot Licence — Helicopter) qualifies you to fly a helicopter for remuneration. It is essential for anyone who wants to fly professionally — as a commercial transport pilot, flight instructor, HEMS (helicopter emergency medical service) pilot, or police/military pilot.

Helicopter in a mountain environment

Entry requirements

  • Valid PPL(H) licence
  • Minimum age 18
  • Class 1 medical certificate (extended examination)
  • English at ICAO 4 minimum (5 recommended)
  • Total time min. 155 h before entering the CPL module
  • Completed secondary education with school-leaving exam (recommended)

Training structure

Theoretical training14 ATPL subjects
Extended scope compared to PPL — advanced principles of flight, mass and balance, flight planning, operational procedures, IFR communications, etc.
Total flight timemin. 185 h
Includes PPL hours — top-up to the 185 h total
CPL training modulemin. 30 h dual
of which at least 10 h instrument flight and 5 h night flying
Cross-country flightsmin. 185 km · night flight
Solo VFR cross-country with landings at two additional airfields
Helicopter typeGuimbal Cabri G2
Examinations14× ATPL theory + CAA practical skill test
Typical duration12–24 months from PPL

Price and fair billing

CPL(H) is the biggest single investment in a pilot's career, but our per-minute billing genuinely saves tens of thousands of crowns on top-up hours. We'll prepare a detailed calculation based on your current licence and total time.

During a full training course, the difference between per-minute and 6-minute billing adds up to tens of thousands of crowns. With us, you only pay for actual flight time.

Frequently asked

Do I need PPL(H) first?
Yes. CPL(H) builds on PPL(H) and cannot be obtained without it. You can go through the whole path with us from scratch.
What does a CPL(H) career look like in the Czech Republic?
Most commonly: flight school instructor, commercial transport pilot (VIP, tours, photo/film), HEMS pilot or armed-forces pilot. Demand for helicopter pilots in the EU is growing.
Can I become an instructor?
After obtaining CPL(H) you can continue with FI(H) training — flight instructor. We're happy to take you all the way to the instructor licence.
Is CPL(H) recognised abroad?
Yes, like all EASA licences it's valid across all EU member states. For the USA and other countries a conversion is required per local regulations.

Want to enroll or just ask a question?

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