Professional Pilot Pathway (Multi-Engine)

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)

• AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

• AVISS00046 Night Visual Flight Rules Pilot Skill Set

• AVISS00069 Multi-Engine Aeroplane 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

• 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 65+ weeks.

• Full-time, face to face, 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 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 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 award of AVISS00069 – Multi-Engine Aeroplane Pilot Skill Set requires completion of the following units:

AVIW0029 Manage pre and post-flight actions

AVIY0054 Control aeroplane on the ground

AVIY0055 Take off aeroplane

AVIY0056 Control aeroplane in normal flight

AVIY0057 Land aeroplane

AVIY0072 Operate a multi-engine aeroplane

AVIY0083 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

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 https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/tax-file-number

• 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.

• Formal Screening Interview and Aptitude Assessment:

  • Aptitude Assessment, Simulator Assessment, Formal Interview to a satisfactory standard.

• Class 1 Medical - The list of approved Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAMEs) is available at https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/get-your-medical-certificate/medical-and-eye-examiners

• 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.