Airplane CPL · Fixed-Wing Training
From Nepal to the Cockpit.
Come Home aCommercial Pilot.
SAC places Nepali students in CAAN-validated flight schools abroad — zero flying hours to a full Airplane CPL, with COMPASS, NOC, visa and departure handled end to end.
12–18 months · Indicative tuition USD 55,000 – 75,215
Tuition is set by each flight school and is subject to revision. SAC confirms current fees in writing before you apply.
Choose Your Programme
Find the right flight school.
Choosing where to train is the hardest decision an aspiring pilot makes. We know that — and we are here to help you get it right. Compare the programmes below, then talk to a counsellor.
Hillsboro Aero Academy
FAA Part 141 approved · CAAN-validated ATO · MSCHE accredited
- Duration
- 16–18 months
- Indicative tuition
- USD 75,215.00
Licences & ratings earned
- Finish with instructor ratings — build hours and get paid while you do it
- Post-completion OPT eligibility to work in the USA (USCIS)
- FAA and EASA licences issued — the widest international recognition
- SEVIS approved for the F-1 student visa; MSCHE accredited
Full programme details
Costs
- Tuition — USD 75,215.00 approx.
- Living expenses — USD 1,500.00 per month approx.
- Proof of financial capability — USD 102,215.00
- Fees are set by the school and subject to revision. In periods of extreme fuel cost a surcharge may apply. SAC confirms current fees, and the full NPR breakdown, in writing at counselling.
Training fleet
- Cessna 152 · Cessna 172P & 172SP
- Piper Seminole (PA-44) · Piper Seneca (PA-34)
Also included
- Internship / CPT opportunities during training
- MSCHE institutional accreditation
Documents required
- Valid passport
- +2 marksheet and character certificate
- Class 1 medical certificate
- COMPASS test result
- Bank statement
Philippines CPL Programme
CAAP-recognised · CAAN-validated ATO · school named at counselling
- Duration
- 12–14 months
- Indicative tuition
- USD 55,000
Licences & ratings earned
- The fastest route — licensed in as little as 12 months
- Roughly USD 18,000 lower tuition than the US route
- A pioneer Philippine flying school with a CAAP-recognised safety record
- ATPL theory preparation included
Full programme details
Costs
- Tuition — USD 55,000 approx.
- Fees are set by the school and subject to revision. SAC confirms current fees, and the full NPR breakdown, in writing at counselling.
About the school
- A CAAN-validated, CAAP-recognised ATO. We share the school’s name and full profile during your counselling session.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- +2 marksheet and character certificate
- Class 1 medical certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Birth certificate
- COMPASS test result
- Bank statement
Looking for a different destination? Talk to us. We hold details on pilot training programmes across the world and will help you make the right choice for your budget, timeline and goals.
Am I Eligible
Most +2 Science graduates already qualify.
Five requirements, and none of them are a surprise. If you are missing one, we will tell you exactly how to fix it rather than turn you away.
- Completed +2 Sciencewith Physics and Mathematics
- Minimum 17 Years Oldto begin trainingFAA rules require you to be 18 before a CPL can be issued.
- Class 1 Medicalcleared with CAANYou must also pass a medical with the aviation authority of the country you train in.
- Valid Nepali Passportmachine-readable and in date
- COMPASS TestSAC provides full guidanceLearn more about the COMPASS Test
What if I don’t meet one of these?
Almost every gap has a route around it — a missing subject at +2 can often be bridged, and a medical deferral is frequently temporary. Talk to a counsellor before you assume you are ruled out. Start an enquiry
Your Journey With SAC
How SAC guides you.
Four stages from first question to first flight. We handle the paperwork; you focus on the flying.
- Choose Your Programme
Compare schools, costs and timelines with a counsellor until you know which route fits you.
- COMPASS & NOC
We book and prepare you for COMPASS, then file both NOCs — CAAN and Ministry of Education.
- Application & Visa
School application, document verification and the full visa file, submitted on your behalf.
- Depart & Train
A pre-departure briefing covering everything you need. Then you fly.
Start Your Journey
Ready to become a commercial pilot?
One form. A counsellor reads it, not a bot — and comes back to you with the schools, costs and timelines that actually fit your situation.
Start My Application No obligation. We will tell you honestly if a programme is not right for you.Also Worth Exploring