AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

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About The Program

This Airflite Flying College course offers a nationally recognised training pathway for holders of an Australian CASR Part 61 Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) to obtain a Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) with a Grade 3 training endorsement (aeroplane).

Graduates of this program will be awarded the following qualification:

  • AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

A Grade 3 training endorsement is the entry-level requirement to operate as a Flight Instructor for a CASR Part 141 or Part 142 flying training organisation. This course is designed to equip participants with the professional skills, teaching methods and regulatory knowledge necessary to deliver flight training to student pilots effectively and safely.

The program focuses on instructional techniques, classroom briefings, simulator use and in-aircraft demonstrations—ensuring candidates are fully prepared to begin instructing across a range of training activities.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for pilots aiming to begin a career as a Flight Instructor, with the ability to train others toward achieving a Recreational, Private or Commercial Pilot Licence in both aeroplanes and Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs).

  • This course follows a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Course of Study which includes levels of competency from the AVI Aviation Training Package developed by Australian Industry Standards (AIS).

    Completion of the study will result in the award of:

    • AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

  • This course supports the acquisition of recognised CASR Part 61 licences, ratings and endorsements. Airflite strongly encourages students to pursue all of these, including:

    Aircraft Category Ratings

    • Single engine aeroplane

    Operational Rating Endorsements

    • Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)

    • Grade 3 Training Endorsement

    Flight Activity Endorsement

    • SPIN

    • Approximately 12+ weeks.

    • Full-time, Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00, on campus at either Jandakot Airport, Western Australia or Moorabbin Airport, Victoria.

    • Additional attendance may be required, depending on such variable factors as weather, safety and progression of student competency. Please refer to Airflite’s Student Handbook for more information.

  • The award of AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) requires completion of 12 core units plus 5 specialist elective units.

    AVIM0003 Conduct aeronautical knowledge training and flight training

    AVIM0004 Conduct training for the issue of an endorsement

    AVIM0005 Facilitate non-technical skills instruction

    TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

    TAEASS402 Assess competence

    TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

    TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools

    TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

    TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

    TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

    TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

    TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

    ELECTIVES:

    AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes

    AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes

    AVIM0010 Conduct flight review

    BSBCMM411 Make presentations

    TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

  • The following admission requirements are from VET Student Loans, CASA and Airflite Flying College.

    • Be an Australian Citizen

    • Unique Student Identifier - USI - application can be made at: www.usi.gov.au

    • Australian Tax File Number – TFN (applicants wishing to access VSL only) – application can be made at www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-filenumber/

    • Hold an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (year 12 certificate), or

      • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) diploma, or

      • a certificate for a course (taught in English) at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 4 or above, or

      • complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test and the results must show that you’re competent at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.

    • Hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).

    • Class 2 Medical - The list of approved Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAMEs) is available at www.services.casa.gov.au/avmed/dame- search/

    • Hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC), AFC recommends Veritas. https://www.asic.net.au/apply

    • The Diplomas of Aviation, are VET Student Loan (VSL) approved. VSL is subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. A VSL gives rise to a VET Service Loan debt which continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid in full. There are other payment options. Tuition is charged as per the AFC Schedule of Fees.

    • Tuition Fees may change from one intake to another due to variable costs associated with operation in the aviation industry.

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