AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

Multi-Engine

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About The Program

This Airflite Flying College training program provides a nationally recognised pathway for holders of an Australian CASR Part 61 Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) to obtain an Instrument Rating with a Multi-Engine Aeroplane (MEA) instrument aircraft endorsement.

The course also includes training to achieve both 2D and 3D Instrument Approach Operation endorsements (IAP2D & IAP3D), which are required to conduct lateral-only and lateral-plus-vertical navigation instrument approaches, respectively.

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the following qualification:

  • AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

Instrument flying involves the use of cockpit systems and displays to conduct published approach procedures. 2D operations provide lateral navigation guidance, while 3D operations offer both lateral and vertical navigation cues—critical skills for safe operations in low visibility and controlled airspace environments.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for CPL holders looking to enhance their employability and progress into roles as Flight Instructors or charter pilots, with the ability to conduct operations under Night VFR (NVFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

  • 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:

    • AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

  • 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

    • Multi-engine aeroplane

    Aircraft Design Feature and Endorsements

    • Retractable Undercarriage (RU)

    • Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC)

    Operational Ratings

    • Instrument Rating (IR)

    Operational Rating Endorsements

    • Instrument Rating

      • 2 dimensional instrument approach operation (IAP2D)

      • 3 dimensional instrument approach operation (IAP3D)

    • Approximately 11+ 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 AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) requires completion of 13 core units plus 1 specialist elective units.

    AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies

    AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations

    AVIH0013 Plan a flight under instrument flight rules

    AVIH0017 Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules

    AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems

    AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments

    AVIY0044 Conduct a 2D instrument approach

    AVIY0050 Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures

    AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night

    AVIY0074 Perform non-published instrument departure procedures

    AVIY0075 Perform published instrument departure procedures

    AVIY0076 Perform visual circling approach

    AVIY0081 Conduct a 2D global navigation satellite system non-precision instrument approach

    ELECTIVES:

    AVIY0045 Conduct 3D instrument approach

    AVIY0072 Operate a multi - engine aeroplane

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

    • Where a student requests to complete the CASA training and one (1) hour night flight, for Pilot in Command for night operations, fees will apply. This is not part of VSL.

    • 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.

      • Currently hold PPL

    • 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.