- THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
Become a Licensed Commercial Pilot in BC
Train at WCC's Transport Canada-approved Flight Training Unit in Abbotsford. Real aircraft. Real hours. A real career.
WHY CPL
The License That Opens Aviation's Door
To work for any commercial air service in Canada, you need a Commercial Pilot License. CPL is the professional standard — it’s what separates recreational flying from a paid career in the cockpit.
- Airline Pilot — Operate passenger flights for regional or national carriers
- Cargo Pilot — Transport freight on scheduled or chartered routes
- Corporate Pilot — Fly private jets for businesses and executives
1.5 Years. 255 Hours. Career-Ready
THE CPL PROGRAM
CESSNA 172
WCC's Commercial Pilot License program combines ground school, dual flight training, solo operations, and time-building hours — everything Transport Canada requires to license you as a commercial pilot.
NEW TO FLYING?
Start With Your PPL. We'll Get You There.
Every CPL pilot starts with a Private Pilot License. If you don't have yours yet, that's not a barrier — it's just Step 1. WCC's PPL program is 5 weeks and 85 hours, and feeds directly into CPL.
Abbotsford international AIrport. Cessna 172. Transport Canada Certified.
Flight Training Programs
CPL, PPL, all at once at WCC’s Aviation Wing.
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Introductory Flights
Flight around Abbotsford with 2 of your best buddies.
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Night Rating
Fly around at night with the night rating program.
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Instructor Rating
Learn to be a Flight Instructor with our Rating program.
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Your Aviation Career Starts With One Form
Fill out the form and one of our Student Admissions Advisors will reach out within 1 business day with program details, intake dates, and financing options.
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