Diploma of Aviation
(Flight Instructor)
This course is targeted at students who want to work for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as a Flight Instructor. An instructor rating is one of the best ways to sharpen flying skills and enhance discipline, accuracy and proficiency. The training you receive during your instructor rating training will provide the fundamentals of all your future lessons.
The VET Tuition Fee Schedules can be found here.
FLYING TIME
32 Hours
32 Hours
THEORY HOURS
226.5 Hours
226.5 Hours
TUITION FEE
$32,393
$32,393
This course is designed for students that have never flown before and wish to have a career in aviation as a pilot.
The course comprises of 10 Units of Study, each of 4 weeks in duration – and therefore takes 40 weeks to complete (plus scheduled holidays mid-winter and late December.
Students are enrolled in a Part 142 CASA Integrated Course (theory and practical flight training.)
Cessna and Piper aircraft are used, which are ideal in preparing students for their first jobs in aviation.
Most of the course occurs weekdays, however students will also conduct a fly-away, which can be to places like the Gold Coast or Uluru.
Basair Aviation College has policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated equally and fairly. The Pre-Requisites in place are designed to identify students with the best chances of having successful careers in aviation.
The Pre-Requisites for the course are;
- Student is over 18 years of age at the start of the course
- Student holds a current Class 1 Australian Medical by the start of the course
- Student has passed the Pilot Aptitude Screening Process* and has been made a firm offer of a place on the course.
- Unless secondary school has been completed in Australia, the student has achieved an IELTS overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-score less than 6.0 (academic assessment)
- Student satisfies the Academic Requirements** by the start of the course
- Student holds an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) by the start of the course.
- Student has supplied Basair a Unique Student Identification (USI) number by the start of the cousre.
* Pilot Aptitude Screening Process
Flying is a wonderful career and one that is highly rewarding. Obtaining the very best start to that career is of paramount importance which is why students at Basair Aviation College are carefully selected to ensure they are given the best possible chance to successfully complete their course.
All applicants are required to successfully complete a Pilot Aptitude Assessment which comprises of an interview and computer based assessment.
- The computer based assessment comprises of three parts each assessing a core area; skills and aptitudes, attitude and behaviour and knowledge and test.
- Applicants will be interviewed by a Basair team member after the computer based assessment as part of the screening process.
- The assessment takes approximately four hours to complete.
- To be booked in for the assessment, applicants must return a signed conditional letter of offer. The assessment is complimentary for applicants.
** Academic Requirements
To meet academic requirements, applicants must satisfy one of the following;
- Hold an Australian Year 12 Certificate, OR
- Hold an IB Diploma, OR
- Hold AQF Certificate IV or above (where the language of instruction was English), OR
- Successfully complete at or above Exist Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment using LLN Robot, an approved assessment tool provided by the College. Results are provided to the applicant as soon as practicable after the assessment and the Secretary in the form, manner and by the time requested by the Secretary.
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STAGE
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AIRCRAFT
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FLYING TIME
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DUAL
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SOLO
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SIM
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THEORY
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TOTAL
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TOTAL COURSE TUITION FEE
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COURSES
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AIRCRAFT
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HOURS
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TUITION FEE
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BAS 501 – Flight Instructor 1
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$8,291.00
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Dual
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Cessna 152
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8.5
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Mutual
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N/A
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N/A
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SIM
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Redbird
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6
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Theory
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N/A
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105
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BAS 502 – Flight Instructor 2
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$8,034.00
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Dual
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Warrior
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10
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Mutual
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Warrior
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N/A
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SIM
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Redbird
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N/A
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Theory
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N/A
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60
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BAS 503 – Flight Instructor 3
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$8,034.00
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Dual
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Warrior
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10
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Mutual
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Warrior
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N/A
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SIM
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Redbird
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N/A
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Theory
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N/A
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30
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BAS 504 – Flight Instructor 4
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$8,034.00
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Dual
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Warrior
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10
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Mutual
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Cessna 152
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N/A
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SIM
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N/A
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2
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Theory
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N/A
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30
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BAS 599 – Flight Instructor Flight Test
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$0.00
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Command
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Warrior
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N/A
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ASL Exams
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N/A
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1.5
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Total
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30
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2
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226.5
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258.5
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$32,393
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STAGE
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AIRCRAFT
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FLYING TIME
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DUAL
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SOLO
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SIM
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THEORY
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TOTAL
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TOTAL COURSE TUITION FEE
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COURSES
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AIRCRAFT
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HOURS
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TUITION FEE
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|---|---|---|---|
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BAS 501 – Flight Instructor 1
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|
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$8,291.00
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Dual
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Warrior
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N/A
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|
|
Mutual
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N/A
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N/A
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SIM
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Redbird
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6
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Theory
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N/A
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105
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BAS 502 – Flight Instructor 2
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$8,034.00
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Dual
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Warrior
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10
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Mutual
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Warrior
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N/A
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SIM
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Redbird
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N/A
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Theory
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N/A
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60
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BAS 503 – Flight Instructor 3
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$8,034.00
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Dual
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Warrior
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10
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Mutual
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Warrior
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N/A
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SIM
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Redbird
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N/A
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Theory
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N/A
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30
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BAS 504 – Flight Instructor 4
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$8,034.00
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Dual
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Warrior
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10
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Mutual
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Warrior
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N/A
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SIM
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N/A
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2
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Theory
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N/A
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30
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BAS 599 – Flight Instructor Flight Test
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$0.00
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Command
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Warrior
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N/A
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ASL Exams
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N/A
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1.5
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Total
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30
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2
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226.5
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258.5
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$32,393
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To gain the Diploma of Aviation (CPL) a successful assessment outcome for the total of 29 units of competency comprising:
- 28 core units listed below plus
- 1 general elective unit from the general elective units listed below.
AVIE4001 Maintain aircraft radio communications
AVIF0004 Implement aviation risk management processes
AVIF0005 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
AVIF0007 Implement threat and error management strategies
AVIF0008 Manage safe flight operations
AVIF0011 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo
AVIF0014 Manage human factors in aviation operations
AVIH0002 Plan a flight under visual flight rules
AVIH4001 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules
AVILIC0001 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane
AVIO0002 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
AVIW4001 Manage pre- and post-flight actions
AVIW5018 Operate and manage aircraft systems
AVIY0001 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
AVIY0002 Operate in controlled airspace
AVIY0003 Operate in Class G airspace
AVIY0004 Operate at non-towered aerodromes
AVIY0005 Operate at a controlled aerodrome
AVIY0008 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
AVIY0009 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations
AVIY0018 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures
AVIY0019 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations
AVIY4001 Control aeroplane on the ground
AVIY4002 Take off aeroplane
AVIY4003 Control aeroplane in normal flight
AVIY4004 Land aeroplane
AVIY4007 Manage aircraft fuel
AVIZ4001 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight
