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Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Flight crew (pilot)

Learn about the different types of pilot licences required to operate a Singapore-registered aircraft.

Last updated 11 May 2026

There are different types of pilot licences. Each has its own requirements and conditions.

  • A Private Pilot Licence is required to conduct leisure flight for personal, non-commercial purposes.

  • A Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi-Crew Pilot Licence or Air Transport Pilot Licence is required to operate a commercial flight for public transport or aerial work.

  • A Commercial Pilot Licence or Air Transport Pilot Licence, each with a Flying Instructor Rating, is required to conduct flight instruction.

How to qualify

To obtain a pilot licence, you must:

  • acquire the knowledge and skills to fly

  • be medically fit and communicate well

You can either undergo training with a CAAS-approved Aviation Training Organisation or convert your foreign pilot licence.

Student Pilot Licence

Learn about the requirements and application process for your Student Pilot Licence.

Private Pilot Licence

Learn about the requirements and application process for your Private Pilot Licence.

Commercial Pilot Licence

Learn about the requirements and application process for your Commercial Pilot Licence.

Multi-crew Pilot Licence

Learn about the requirements and application process for your Multi-crew Pilot Licence.

Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Learn about the requirements and application process for your Airline Transport Pilot Licence.

Foreign Pilot Licence Conversion

Learn how to convert your foreign pilot licence to a Singapore pilot licence to be able to operate a Singapore-registered aircraft.

Medical requirements

The medical requirements for CAAS Flight Crew and Air Traffic Controller licences are set out in the Air Navigation (67 – Aviation Medical Certification) Regulations 2026 (ANR-67) and Aviation Specifications 8 (AS-8). Here, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about Aviation Medical Certificates for various licences and information related to Licensing Medical Examinations and Aeromedical Reviews.