Eligibility Criteria
Prior to obtaining a Student Pilot Permit, which permits solo flying practice (under the supervision of a Flight Instructor), and prior to completing the written examination requirements for this licence, students must obtain a valid Category 1 or Category 3 Medical Certificate. Students seeking careers as Commercial Pilots should obtain a Category 1 Medical Certificate. The minimum age requirements for the Student Pilot Permit is fourteen years of age,2 while the minimum age for the Private Pilot Licence is seventeen years of age. In accordance with the International Civial Aviation Organization, all pilots must demonstrate English language proficiency.