DGAC — Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Licencia de Piloto Comercial (CPL)
Latin America
Estimated Cost
$25,000 - $50,000 USD total (including PPL)
Estimated Timeline
12-24 months from PPL
Overview
The DGAC CPL allows you to fly for compensation in Latin American countries. With the region's growing aviation market and increasing demand for pilots, the DGAC CPL opens doors to regional airlines, charter operations, and diverse flying opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Class 1 medical certificate
- 200-250 hours total flight time (varies by country)
- PIC time requirements
- Cross-country PIC requirements
- Instrument Rating (for most commercial operations)
- Pass theoretical knowledge exams
- Pass commercial skill test
Step-by-Step Process
Complete PPL and build initial flight hours
Obtain Class 1 medical certificate
Complete commercial pilot ground school
Build required PIC and cross-country hours
Obtain Instrument Rating
Complete commercial flight training maneuvers
Pass theoretical knowledge exams
Pass the commercial skill test
Career Paths
- Regional airline First Officer
- Charter and air taxi operations
- Flight instruction
- Agricultural aviation
- Corporate aviation
- Tourism and sightseeing flights
- Emergency medical services (EMS)
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