The Contract Pilots Association® (CPA) supports contract pilots by providing standards, practical resources, and professional recognition for freelance operations.

What You Receive as a CPA Member

Professional Standards for Contract Operations
CPA membership connects you to clearly defined professional standards tailored to contract flying, guidance that supports consistent operational decision-making, and a structured approach that helps preserve safety margins.

Certified Contract Pilot (CCP) Credential Path
CPA members receive access to the insurance-recognized Certified Contract Pilot (CCP) credential pathway, including online CBT modules designed for working contract pilots, training focused on professional judgment, client interaction, and Single-Pilot Resource Management (SPRM), and ongoing updates as operational practices evolve.

Code of Ethics
CPA membership includes adherence to a Code of Ethics that establishes clear expectations for professional conduct in contract operations, emphasizing safety, independent judgment, honest representation of qualifications, professional interaction, and regulatory compliance.

Practical Operational Resources
Membership includes access to decision-making frameworks, training material, briefing guides, reference tools, workload and automation management guidance, and error-capture concepts designed for use in contract and single-pilot environments.

Who CPA Membership Is For

• Career contract pilots
• Single-pilot turbine operators
• Owner-flown support pilots
• Aircraft owners and managers utilizing contract pilots
• Aircraft schedulers and other aviation professionals building long-term freelance contract relationships

Membership Cost

$99 per year
Simple annual dues with immediate access to member resources.