What is the difference between Type Rating and CPL?

<p>Candidates can check the comparison below:</p><figure><table><tbody><tr><th><p><strong>Feature</strong></p></th><th><p><strong>Type Rating</strong></p></th><th><p><strong>Commercial Pilot License (CPL)</strong></p></th></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Purpose</strong></p></td><td><p>Certification to fly a specific aircraft type</p></td><td><p>Allows a pilot to work as a commercial pilot</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Scope</strong></p></td><td><p>Required for large or complex aircraft (e.g., Boeing, Airbus)</p></td><td><p>Covers general commercial flying on approved aircraft</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Training</strong></p></td><td><p>Includes simulator and aircraft-specific training</p></td><td><p>Covers basic flight training and 200 flying hours</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Requirement</strong></p></td><td><p>Needed to operate jets and large aircraft</p></td><td><p>A prerequisite to becoming a professional pilot</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Validity</strong></p></td><td><p>Must be renewed periodically for each aircraft type</p></td><td><p>Valid for five years, subject to medical fitness</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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