INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE - AEROPLANE

If you are looking for a flying career in the aviation industry and are starting your flight training from the beginning (i.e. no previous flight experience), our Integrated Commercial Pilot Licence Program (ICPL) is for you!

The training will cover all of the minimum required licences and ratings needed to work for hire or reward and be paid for your services as a pilot working for a licensed commercial air operator in Canada. The program consists of the following training: 

HOW LONG DOES THE FLIGHT TRAINING TAKE?

  • On average, estimated training time would be 18 to 20 months if flying full time (minimum 5 training sessions per week)

WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING?

  • You must be a minimum 17 years of age

WHAT ARE THE AVIATION MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS?

  • Prior to beginning your flight training for the ICPL, you must have a valid Category 1 aviation medical certificate from a Transport Canada-approved Civil Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME). Below is a list of approved list of medical examiners in the London, Ontario area:

**Dr. Bates** Office: 519-438-5101 (Address: #208-190 Wortley Road)

**Dr. Chapeskie** Office: 519-461-0776 (Address: Box 130, 21816 Fairview Road (Thorndale))

**Dr. Marshall** Office: 519-245-3590 (Address: 31 Caradoc Street North)

**Dr. Siu** Office: 519-858-4694 (Address: 827 Richmond Street)

Medical Examiners can be found [**here**](http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/came-meac/l.aspx?lang=eng) on the Transport Canada website

ICPL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • You must be a minimum of 17 years of age to begin the program and be a minimum of 18 years of age upon completion of the program (in order to be issued a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) per Transport Canada regulations)

  • Aviation Language Standard Met - [**Information**](https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/licensing-pilots-personnel/getting-aviation-language-proficiency-demonstration.html "Title")

  • Have achieved a minimum education standard of high school graduation (Note: If persuing airline employment, it is STRONGLY recommended to have a university or college level degree or diploma)

  • Have successfully qualified for a Transport Canada Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate

ICPL ADMISSION PROCESS

There are three steps involved in the admission process:

1) Initial email to DFC London indicating your interest in the ICPL Pilot Program

2) Information package submission - please email submission to info@dfclondon.com

  • Photocopy of your Transport Canada Category 1 Aviation Medical
  • An outline of your career plans in the field of aviation (include your thoughts on types of flying that may interest you, companies you might work for, location(s), career progress over time, probable salary levels, etc)
  • Copies of any acquired aviation related certificates and/or licences (if applicable)
  • A copy of the latest entries in your pilot logbook (if applicable)

3) Interview with DFC London staff following submission of your application package