Basair is the largest flying college in Australia, and we have more than 17 years experience in training students to become outstanding Commercial Pilots.
A commercial pilot is a prestigious role in the community. Pilots require a strong intellect, leadership and the ability to make decisions under tremendous pressure. They also have an excellent lifestyle - getting paid to travel the world.
At Basair, we have a very structured approach to our Commercial Pilot Licence course. It includes scheduled theory and flying lessons, and a set timetable for students to work towards.
Students that successfully complete the course will also be awarded a Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) which is an academic qualification.
Our theory classes are informative and exciting. We utilise multi-media to make the class fun, and support the theoretical concepts with many practical exercises and case studies.
Learn more about why 4,200 customers have chosen Basair.
The Commercial Pilot Course is broken up into 3 stages;
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Stage |
Aircraft |
Flying Time |
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Dual |
Solo |
Sim |
Total |
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Cessna 152 |
26.5 |
11.5 |
1.0 |
39.0 |
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Cessna 172 / Piper Warrior |
20.0 |
15.0 |
3.0 |
38.0 |
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Dual in TB-10 Tobago / Piper Arrow and Solo in Cessna 152 / Tecnam / Grob |
28.5 |
48.5 |
6.0 |
83.0 |
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Total |
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75.0 |
75.0 |
10.0 |
160.0 |
GFPT Stage
During this stage students fly only in Cessna 152s and they learn how to handle the aircraft through simple manoeuvres.
The GFPT stage concludes when students pass the General Flying Progress Test, which should be after about 8 weeks.
Learn more about the GFPT stage, such as the flying curriculum and the theory schedule on the GFPT page of our website.
PPL Stage
During this stage, students learn how to navigate and they start to take larger aircraft such as Cessna 172s or Piper Warriors on longer trips.
The PPL stage concludes when students pass the Private Pilot License flying test, which should take another 8 weeks.
Learn more about the PPL stage, such as the flying curriculum and the theory schedule on the PPL page of our website.
CPL Stage
During the CPL stage, students start flying faster and more complex aircraft such as the TB-10 Tobago and the Piper Arrow.
The theoretical knowledge required by a commercial pilot is significantly more complex than a private pilot. This section of the course takes longer, as students learn theory to a far greater depth.
This part of the course can be the most fun for students. Now that they hold a Private Pilot License, students typically go in small groups on fly-aways. These fly-aways can be to places like the Gold Coast or Uluru. Students need to have practice being able to navigate considerable distances and be responsible for aircraft over long trips.
Learn more about the CPL stage, such as the flying curriculum and the theory schedule on the CPL page of our website.
CPL Course Fees
Customers can attend at one of two locations; Bankstown or Cessnock.
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Course |
Course Cost |
Flying Time |
Theory Hours |
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Bankstown |
Cessnock |
Dual |
Solo |
Sim |
Total |
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$40,000 |
$37,170 |
75 |
75 |
10 |
160 |
480 hours |
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Included in the above fee is:
- Flight training
- Dual training
- Solo training
- Aircraft hire
- Simulator training
- Medical insurance
- Fuel
- Pre flight briefings
- Post flight de-briefings
- Theory courses
Not included in the above fee:
- Pilot Support Pack (see here for more details)
- Medical expenses, uniform, re-test fees and additional flying beyond hours stated above.
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