The flagship
International Airline Cadet Pilot Program
CADET From zero experience to airline-ready — every licence and rating, in one continuous programme.
18–24 months · 236 flight hours
$81,100
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
An integrated, zero-to-airline programme: begin with no experience and graduate holding every licence and rating an airline first officer needs — PPL, CPL, Instrument, Multi-Engine, ATPL theory, plus a Flight Instructor licence to build hours. One continuous cohort, one plan, to CAAP standards.
You graduate holding
Student Pilot LicenseNTC Radio LicenseEnglish Language ProficiencyPrivate Pilot LicenseCommercial Pilot LicenseInstrument RatingMulti-Engine RatingAirline Transport Pilot License (Theory)Flight Instructor LicenseSpecial Study Permit
236
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| PPL course (Student Pilot Licence → Private Pilot Licence) | $12,909 |
| CPL course (Commercial Pilot Licence) | $31,470 |
| Instrument Rating course | $10,439 |
| Multi-Engine Rating | $11,109 |
| ATPL Theory (Frozen ATPL) | $1,870 |
| Flight Instructor Licence (hour-building pathway) | $13,341 |
| Total programme cost | $81,100 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground school
Combines the ground-school syllabi of every course in the programme — 635 ground hours in total, from PPL fundamentals through ATPL theory and flight-instructor technique.
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | PPL 1st Upon Admission | $4,309 |
| 2 | PPL 2nd Upon Ground Schooling | $4,300 |
| 3 | PPL 3rd Before 10 hrs flight | $4,300 |
| 4 | CPL 1st CPL start | $7,563 |
| 5 | CPL 2nd 10 hours flying | $7,969 |
| 6 | CPL 3rd 30 hours flying | $7,969 |
| 7 | CPL 4th 60 hours flying | $7,969 |
| 8 | IR 1st IR start | $2,305 |
| 9 | IR 2nd 10 hours flying | $2,711 |
| 10 | IR 3rd 30 hours flying | $2,711 |
| 11 | IR 4th 60 hours flying | $2,711 |
| 12 | ME 1st Multi-Engine start | $3,703 |
| 13 | ME 2nd ME ground schooling | $3,703 |
| 14 | ME 3rd Before 10 hrs ME flight | $3,703 |
| 15 | ATPL 1st ATPL theory start | $467 |
| 16 | ATPL 2nd 90 hours ground | $467 |
| 17 | ATPL 3rd 180 hours ground | $467 |
| 18 | ATPL 4th 250 hours ground | $467 |
| 19 | FI 1st FI start | $4,437 |
| 20 | FI 2nd FI ground schooling | $4,437 |
| 21 | FI 3rd Before 10 hrs FI flight | $4,467 |
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
The airline foundation
Professional Pilot (PPL + CPL + IR)
PRO Your PPL, CPL and Instrument Rating as one seamless, cost-efficient course.
12–14 months · 184 flight hours
$54,800
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for individuals who tend to become professional pilots. Ground and flight instruction to CAAP minimum requirements; 12–14 months, subject to clearing the CAAP exams at first take. On completion you hold your PPL and CPL with an Instrument Rating.
You graduate holding
Student Pilot LicenseNTC Radio LicenseEnglish Language ProficiencyPrivate Pilot LicenseCommercial Pilot LicenseInstrument Rating
184
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| PPL course (Reg 25,000 + Ground 110h + C172 VFR 42h + Sim 5h + Operational) | $12,909 |
| CPL course (Ground 160h + C172 VFR 102h + IFR 10h + Operational; registration waived in bundle) | $31,470 |
| IR course (Ground 60h + C172 IFR 30h + Sim 10h + Operational; registration waived in bundle) | $10,439 |
| Total programme cost | $54,800 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground school
Combines the full ground-school syllabi of the PPL, CPL and Instrument Rating courses — 330 ground hours in total. See each individual course tab for the subject-by-subject breakdown.
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | PPL 1st Upon Admission | $4,309 |
| 2 | PPL 2nd Upon Ground Schooling | $4,300 |
| 3 | PPL 3rd Before 10 hrs flight | $4,300 |
| 4 | CPL 1st CPL start | $7,563 |
| 5 | CPL 2nd 10 hours flying | $7,969 |
| 6 | CPL 3rd 30 hours flying | $7,969 |
| 7 | CPL 4th 60 hours flying | $7,969 |
| 8 | IR 1st IR start | $2,305 |
| 9 | IR 2nd 10 hours flying | $2,711 |
| 10 | IR 3rd 30 hours flying | $2,711 |
| 11 | IR 4th 60 hours flying | $2,711 |
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
Your first licence
Private Pilot License
PPL Where every pilot begins — the freedom to fly as pilot-in-command.
3–6 months · 42 flight hours
$12,900
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for individuals who tend to become recreational pilots. Ground and flight instruction to CAAP minimum requirements; on completion you are entitled to a Private Pilot Licence. A PPL lets you act as pilot-in-command for recreation or to fly with friends and family — but not for hire or compensation.
You graduate holding
Student Pilot LicenseNTC Radio LicenseEnglish Language ProficiencyPrivate Pilot License
42
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| Registration Fee | $407 |
| PPL Ground School 110 h × ₱600/h | $1,073 |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk (VFR) 42 h × ₱14,200/h | $9,698 |
| Flight Simulator 5 h × ₱4,500/h | $366 |
| Operational & Aeronautical Charges | $1,366 |
| Total programme cost | $12,900 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground-school syllabus
| 1. Principles of Flight | 12 h |
| 2. Aircraft General Knowledge | 12 h |
| 3. Air Law | 8 h |
| 4. Flight Performance & Planning | 12 h |
| 5. Human Performance | 10 h |
| 6. Meteorology | 12 h |
| 7. Navigation | 12 h |
| 8. Operational Procedures | 10 h |
| 9. Radio Telephony | 10 h |
| 10. EQC C-172 | 10 h |
| 11. Final Exam | 2 h |
| Total ground school | 110 h |
30 training days · Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · minimum 3 hours/day
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | 1st Installment Upon Admission | $4,309 |
| 2 | 2nd Installment Upon Ground Schooling | $4,300 |
| 3 | 3rd Installment Before 10 hours of flight | $4,300 |
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
Turn flying into a career
Commercial Pilot License
CPL The licence that lets you be paid to fly.
10–12 months · 112 flight hours
$31,900
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for individuals who tend to become commercial pilots. Ground and flight instruction to CAAP minimums; 10–12 months, subject to clearing the CAAP exams at first take. On completion you are entitled to a Commercial Pilot Licence.
You graduate holding
Commercial Pilot LicenseNTC Radio LicenseEnglish Language Proficiency
112
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| Registration Fee | $407 |
| CPL Ground School 160 h × ₱600/h | $1,561 |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk (VFR) 102 h × ₱14,200/h | $23,551 |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk (IFR) 10 h × ₱16,200/h | $2,634 |
| Operational & Aeronautical Charges | $3,724 |
| Total programme cost | $31,900 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground-school syllabus
| 1. Principles of Flight | 18 h |
| 2. Aircraft General Knowledge | 18 h |
| 3. Air Law | 16 h |
| 4. Flight Performance & Planning | 18 h |
| 5. Human Performance | 13 h |
| 6. Meteorology | 20 h |
| 7. Navigation | 23 h |
| 8. Operational Procedures | 18 h |
| 9. Radio Telephony | 12 h |
| 10. Terrain & Sea Survival | 4 h |
| Total ground school | 160 h |
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | 1st Installment Upon Admission | $7,969 |
| 2 | 2nd Installment 10 hours of flying | $7,969 |
| 3 | 3rd Installment 30 hours of flying | $7,969 |
| 4 | 4th Installment 60 hours of flying | $7,969 |
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
Fly in any weather
Instrument Rating
IR Instrument flight — day, night and cloud. The rating the airlines require.
2–3 months · 30 flight hours
$10,800
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for individuals who tend to become professional pilots. Ground and flight instruction to CAAP minimums; 2–3 months, subject to clearing the CAAP exams at first take. On completion you hold an Instrument Rating.
You graduate holding
Instrument RatingNTC Radio LicenseEnglish Language Proficiency
30
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| Registration Fee | $407 |
| IR Ground School 60 h × ₱600/h | $585 |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk (IFR) 30 h × ₱16,200/h | $7,902 |
| Flight Simulator 10 h × ₱4,500/h | $732 |
| Operational & Aeronautical Charges | $1,220 |
| Total programme cost | $10,800 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground-school syllabus
| 1. Aircraft General Knowledge | 8 h |
| 2. Air Law | 4 h |
| 3. Flight Performance & Planning | 12 h |
| 4. Human Performance | 5 h |
| 5. Meteorology | 6 h |
| 6. Navigation | 15 h |
| 7. Operational Procedures | 5 h |
| 8. Radio Telephony | 5 h |
| Total ground school | 60 h |
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | 1st Installment Upon Admission | $2,711 |
| 2 | 2nd Installment 10 hours of flying | $2,711 |
| 3 | 3rd Installment 30 hours of flying | $2,711 |
| 4 | 4th Installment 60 hours of flying | $2,711 |
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
Command a twin
Multi-Engine Rating
MER Step up to multi-engine aircraft.
2–3 months · 12 flight hours
$11,100
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for individuals who wish to earn a twin-engine rating. Ground and flight instruction to CAAP minimums. Students must already hold a PPL or CPL with a valid CAAP medical certificate.
You graduate holding
Special Study PermitMulti-Engine Rating
12
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| Registration Fee | $407 |
| Pre-Training Documentation | $117 |
| MER Ground School 15 h × ₱1,600/h | $390 |
| MER Flight Instruction (Twin) 12 h × ₱48,000/h | $9,366 |
| MER Flight Simulator 5 h × ₱4,500/h | $366 |
| Operational & Aeronautical Charges | $463 |
| Total programme cost | $11,100 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground-school syllabus
| 1. Performance Specifications | 3 h |
| 2. Flight Load Factor Limits | 3 h |
| 3. Emergency Procedures | 3 h |
| 4. Normal Procedures | 3 h |
| 5. Weight & Balance / Equipment List | 3 h |
| Total ground school | 15 h |
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | 1st Installment Upon Admission | $3,703 |
| 2 | 2nd Installment Upon Ground Schooling | $3,703 |
| 3 | 3rd Installment Before 10 hours of flight | $3,703 |
Prerequisites Holds PPL(A) or CPL(A) + Class I/II medical, NTC, ELP, logbook
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
Teach, build hours, earn
Flight Instructor License
FI Become a flight instructor and log the hours to the airlines.
2–3 months · 40 flight hours
$13,300
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for commercial pilots who want to become flight instructors. Advanced ground school and flight lessons covering instructional technique and lesson planning. A flight instructor may act as pilot-in-command on training flights with student pilots.
You graduate holding
Special Study PermitFlight Instructor License
40
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| Registration Fee | $407 |
| Pre-Training Documentation | $117 |
| FI Ground School 60 h × ₱600/h | $585 |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk 40 h × ₱16,200/h | $10,537 |
| Flight Simulator 5 h × ₱4,500/h | $366 |
| Operational & Aeronautical Charges | $1,301 |
| Total programme cost | $13,300 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground-school syllabus
| 1. The Learning Process | 5 h |
| 2. Elements of Effective Learning | 6 h |
| 3. Training Program Development | 8 h |
| 4. Lesson Planning | 3 h |
| 5. Techniques of Applied Instruction | 4 h |
| 6. Instructional Techniques & Training Aids | 5 h |
| 7. Assessment of Student Performance | 3 h |
| 8. Student Evaluation & Testing | 4 h |
| 9. Analysis & Correction of Student Errors | 4 h |
| 10. Aircraft System Failures & Malfunctions | 4 h |
| 11. Human Performance for Instruction | 6 h |
| 12. Training Philosophies | 8 h |
| Total ground school | 60 h |
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | 1st Installment Upon Admission | $4,437 |
| 2 | 2nd Installment Upon Ground Schooling | $4,437 |
| 3 | 3rd Installment Before 10 hours of flight | $4,437 |
Prerequisites CPL with IR, 200 hrs total time, C-172 rating, Class I medical, NTC, ELP
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
The captain's theory
Airline Transport Pilot License (Theory)
ATPL The frozen-ATPL theory that unlocks the left seat.
2–3 months
$1,900
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for individuals who tend to become airline transport pilots. Ground instruction to CAAP minimums; 2–3 months, subject to clearing the CAAP exams at first take. On completion you hold the ATPL (Theory) — the 'frozen ATPL'.
You graduate holding
Special Study PermitAirline Transport Pilot License (Theory)
What your tuition covers
| ATPL Ground School 230 h × ₱500/h | $1,870 |
| Total programme cost | $1,900 |
Ground-school syllabus
| 1. Principles of Flight | 22 h |
| 2. Aircraft General Knowledge | 22 h |
| 3. Air Law | 20 h |
| 4. Flight Performance & Planning | 22 h |
| 5. Human Performance | 28 h |
| 6. Meteorology | 20 h |
| 7. Navigation | 24 h |
| 8. Operational Procedures | 22 h |
| 9. Radio Telephony | 20 h |
| 10. Crew Resource Management | 30 h |
| Total ground school | 230 h |
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | 1st Installment Upon Admission | $467 |
| 2 | 2nd Installment 90 hours ground | $467 |
| 3 | 3rd Installment 180 hours ground | $467 |
| 4 | 4th Installment 250 hours ground | $467 |
Prerequisites 21+, CPL, Class I medical, NTC, ELP, 200 hrs logged
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
Already a pilot?
Foreign License Validation & Conversion
FLVC Validate and convert your foreign licence to CAAP.
2–3 months · 10 flight hours
$3,800
list price in USD · billed in Philippine Peso
Designed for licensed pilots who need to validate and convert a foreign licence to CAAP. Ground and flight instruction to CAAP minimums; 1–3 months, subject to clearing the CAAP exams at first take.
You graduate holding
Foreign License Verification EndorsementStudent Pilot LicenseNTC Radio LicenseEnglish Language ProficiencyPCAR Exam
10
Flight hours
in the aircraft
What your tuition covers
| Registration Fee | $407 |
| PCAR Ground School 10 h × ₱600/h | $98 |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk (VFR) 10 h × ₱16,200/h | $2,634 |
| Flight Simulator 5 h × ₱4,500/h | $366 |
| Operational & Aeronautical Charges | $325 |
| Total programme cost | $3,800 |
Includes a one-time registration fee of $407.
Ground-school syllabus
| 1. PCAR Air Law | 10 h |
| Total ground school | 10 h |
Payment schedule — tied to milestones, never all upfront
| 1 | 1st Installment Upon Admission | $1,276 |
| 2 | 2nd Installment Upon Ground Schooling | $1,276 |
| 3 | 3rd Installment Before 10 hours of flight | $1,276 |
Prerequisites Holder of a valid foreign pilot license (see CAAP conversion checklist)
Exams, licensing, check-ride, materials and immigration costs are billed separately — see the Good to know tab.
Add hours anytime
Hourly top-ups
Build extra experience beyond your package, at the same transparent rates.
| Cessna 172 (VFR) | $231/hour |
| Cessna 172 (IFR) | $263/hour |
| Flight Simulator | $73/hour |
Simple & transparent
How payment works
Milestone-based, in your portal — no surprises.
- Priced in USD, billed in PHP. The US-Dollar figure is your list price; you're invoiced in Philippine Peso at the prevailing rate.
- Nothing before acceptance. Tuition is invoiced only after your Acceptance Letter — the application steps are free.
- Payment details arrive with your Acceptance Letter — never wire money based on instructions received any other way; when in doubt, verify with info@continentalaero.com.
- PayPal or bank transfer through your secure student portal — local students in PHP, international students in USD.
- Instalments tied to milestones — admission, ground school, flight-hour stages — never the full amount upfront.
- What tuition covers is itemised in each package: ground school, aircraft & simulator hours, operational charges.
- Paid separately, to outside agencies: CAAP medical, NBI clearance and government licence fees.
Read before you apply
Good to know
The details that make our pricing honest — what's in, what's not, and how it works.
Not included in the package fee
Your tuition covers ground school, aircraft & simulator hours and operational charges. Billed separately, on invoice: training materials, pilot supplies, examination & licensing (NBI, SSP, Medical, NTC, ELP, PPL/CPL/IR) and the check-ride fee.
Paid directly by the student: immigration costs (Special Study Permit, visa extension, NBI clearance, English proficiency), travel for exams, board & lodging, and 1st/2nd-class medicals.
Fuel During periods of high fuel cost, a fuel surcharge may apply.
Requirements
- At least a high-school graduate
- 17 years or older
- Proficient in English
- Able to qualify for a 2nd-class medical certificate
- NBI / Police clearance
- Good physical and mental health
Documents to apply
- Application form
- Photocopy of passport
- Affidavit of Support (parent or sponsor) + proof of funds for the grand total
- Birth certificate
- Transcript of Records (at least high school)
Policies
- Training content or hours may be revised in line with CAAP regulation changes.
- If licences or skill tests aren't completed within the monitored hours, additional flying is charged separately, per hour.
- CAAP examination fees are shouldered by CAFS initially; any exam retakes are borne by the student, payable in cash.
- Arrive 30 minutes before flight training and 15 minutes before ground / simulator sessions. Cancellations only up to 24 hours prior; late cancellation or no-show is penalised per hour.
- Late payment of school fees is subject to 1% interest per month, reflected on the invoice.
- The per-hour training cost includes pre- and post-flight briefing, instructor fees, take-off & landing fees, operational & aeronautical charges, and insurance (pilot, passengers, hull, third-party).
- If a student cannot complete a programme within its timeframe, a grace period (e.g. 2 months for PPL) applies before fees become non-refundable.