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:

• AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)

• AVISS00046 Night Visual Flight Rules Pilot Skill Set

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

Pilot Licencing

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

• Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Aircraft Category Ratings

• Single-engine aeroplane

Aircraft Design Feature and Endorsements

• Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC)

• Approximately 55+ 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 AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) requires completion of the 28 core units plus 1 general elective.

AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications

AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes

AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes

AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies

AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations

AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo

AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations

AVIH0010 Plan a flight under visual flight rules

AVIH0014 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules

AVILIC0003 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane

AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation

AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions

AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems

AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments

AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace

AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace

AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes

AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome

AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations

AVIY0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations

AVIY0083 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

AVIY0047 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations

AVIY0054 Control aeroplane on the ground

AVIY0055 Take off aeroplane

AVIY0056 Control aeroplane in normal flight

AVIY0057 Land aeroplane

AVIY0058 Manage aircraft fuel

AVIZ0006 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight

ELECTIVES:

AVIH0015 Plan a flight under night visual flight rules

AVIH0016 Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules

AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night

The award of AVISS00046 – Night Visual Flight Rules Pilot Skill Set requires completion of the following units:

AVIH0015 Plan a flight under night visual flight rules

AVIH0016 Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules

AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments

AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night

The itemised pre-requisites are not required at, or with your application. They will be required prior to the start date. Airflite Flying College, will provide you with more detailed information.

• At least 17 years of age and 18 years of age to hold Commercial Pilot’s Licence.

• Aviation Reference Number

• Have or be able to hold a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Class 1 Medical Certificate

• Have or be able to hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)

• Satisfactory completion of the COMPASS Pilot aptitude test

• Pre-enrolment interview with Airflite's Head of Operations

• Consent to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing

• Meet the academic suitability by:

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

  • Providing an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) diploma or

  • Providing evidence of successful completion of a qualification that has been delivered in English and:

    • Was at level 4 or above (that is Certificate IV or higher qualification) in the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) or

    • Overseas qualification(s) that has been assessed as equivalence or comparable to a qualification at level 4 or above in the AQF by an Australian government agency for assessing overseas qualification

  • Displaying competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and numeracy assessment tool (see website for more)

In addition, CASA requires an acceptable level of General English Language Proficiency (GELP). Students must show evidence that they meet the GELP criteria.