Requirements To Apply For A Commercial Pilot License In Kenya

These are the requirements one must meet before applying for a Commercial Pilot License in Kenya. A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) allows individuals to work as professional pilots. With a CPL, pilots can fly aircraft for compensation or hire i.e. for air transport, charter flights, and other commercial aviation operations.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCCA) is the body that is mandated to regulate and oversee aviation safety, provide air navigation services, and license aviation personnel.

Requirements To Apply For A Commercial Pilot License In Kenya

An applicant for a Commercial Pilot License shall:

1. Be at least eighteen years of age.

2. Be in possession of a Class 1 Medical Certificate.

3. Hold a Kenyan Private Pilot License or meet the requirements for application for military licenses; or conversion of foreign licenses and receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who: –

1. Conducted the required ground training on the required aeronautical knowledge areas, that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought; and
2. Certified that the person is prepared for the required knowledge test that applies to the aircraft category and class rating sought.

4. Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas.

5. Meet the required aeronautical experience of the applicable provisions that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought before applying for the practical test. These required flight hours are well stipulated on the aeronautical experience form.

6. Receive the required training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:

1. Conducted the training on the areas of operation that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought; and
2. Certified that the person is prepared for the required practical test.

7. Pass the required practical test (GFT) on the areas of operation that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought; M

8. Pass the English Language Proficiency exam and attain either of

1. Operational Level (Level 4); Valid for 3 years
2. Extended Level (Level 5); Valid for 6 years
3. Expert Level (Level 6); Valid for Life

Application Requirements

The applicant should have the following;

Fully completed forms as follows;
1. CPL application Forms to be filled on the initial issue section;a. Form M-PEL003-1 for CPL (Aeroplanes)
  b. Form-M-PEL003-2 for CPL (Helicopters)
  
  c. Form-M-PEL003-3 for CPL (Balloons)
2. Summary of flying experience form
3. Application form for English Language Proficiency endorsement
4. Application form for Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s License

2. A valid Medical Certificate – Class 1

3. Four passport-size photographs – full face (2cm by 2.5cm);

4. A photo Identification Card or Passport, or Birth Certificate and a copy of the same

5. Certified copies of the last 2 pages of the personal logbook. These pages show the latest flying experience certified by the pilot’s supervisor, who will certify the relevant logbook entries by endorsing his signature and license number.

6. Payment of the prescribed fees (Ksh 4500)