A Commercial Pilot Licence (properly called a "certificate" in the United States) allows the holder to operate aircraft for compensation and hire. The certificate covers operation in a specific category and, where appropriate, class of aircraft, such as Airplane, Single Engine, Land. For more information, see the appropriate sections in: A Japan Airlines Boeing 747-400. ...
Pilot licences (in the United States, certificates) are issued by national aviation authorities, and establish that the holder has been trained by a qualified instructor and has met a specific set of knowledge and experience requirements. ... Front side of a pilot certificate issued by the FAA. Back side of a pilot certificate issued by the FAA. Pilot certification in the United States is under the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ... Pilot licensing in Canada is governed by Transport Canada in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). ... Pilot licensing in the United Kingdom is governed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). ...
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