How much does it cost to achieve a PPL/CPL?
PPL between $8,000 and $10,000 – depending on how quickly you learn, how often you fly etc. Once you have the licence you have it for the rest of your life – so it’s a one-off expense! A CPL will cost a minimum of $25,000, but it will be very hard to get a job with just a bare CPL. You really need to look at additional qualifications on top of your CPL, so a minimum of around $40,000 is more realistic. This is quite comparable to a lot of tertiary education nowadays. Even going to University and incurring debt under HECS will cost a minimum of $20,000!
