The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Course is intended for students who have completed their Private Pilot License (PPL) and are aiming to advance their aviation training toward a professional career. This program focuses on developing the knowledge, flight experience, and decision-making skills required to safely operate aircraft in visual flight conditions under commercial standards.
The training combines ground school instruction with hands-on flight training, emphasizing advanced aircraft handling, cross-country navigation, crew resource management, and emergency procedures. All training is conducted using actual aircraft to ensure students build practical experience and proficiency appropriate for higher-level flight operations.
Upon completion, graduates will be eligible for a DGCA-issued CPL, enabling them to pursue various aviation career pathways and continue to advanced qualifications such as Instrument Rating (IR) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). The program typically runs for approximately eight (8) months, depending on student performance, weather conditions, and regulatory processing.
The training phases of the PPL are as follows:
| Phase | Duration | Equipment |
| Ground Training | 70 hours | Classroom |
| Flight Training | 35 hours | Cessna 172 |
Note: Training duration may vary depending on weather, DGCA document processing, and trainee progress/performance.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Application Form
- DGCA Class 2 Medical Certificate (at Balai Kesehatan Penerbang/DGCA Pilot Health Center – Jakarta)
- TOEIC Test (Listening & Reading) Result min 600 or Similar proficiency Test (from English speaking High School)
- Copy of ID Card / KTP
- Copy of Passport (if any)
- Copy of Family Card (KK)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Indonesia Police Screening Letter (SKCK)
- School/University Graduate Certificate
- Latest ID Photo (Red Background and Wearing White Shirt with Collar & Necktie) : 2pcs 4x6cm, 2pcs 3x4cm, 2pcs 2x3cm
Indonesia Security Clearance (from TNI-AU Headquarter) is additional requirements for foreign student applicants.
Ready to take the first step toward your aviation career? At Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) Indonesia, we have streamlined our admission process to ensure we select candidates who are truly prepared for the rigors and rewards of commercial flight training.
Here is what you can expect during your admission journey:
- Admission Fee: Your application process begins with the settlement of the standard admission fee, which formally registers your intent to join our academy.
- Final Interview: The final step before earning your place in the program is a personal interview conducted directly by our Chief Instructor and the Principal or School Administrator in Batam. This is not just an evaluation of your technical readiness, but an opportunity for us to understand your passion, drive, and commitment to a lifelong career in aviation.
Once you successfully navigate these steps, you will be ready to join our next intake and begin your transformation into a world-class pilot.
