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    Diploma of Aviation

    (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

    This qualification is part of the Aviation Training Package (AVI08.)

    This course is targeted to students who have not flown before, and want a career as a commercial pilot.

    • Flying Time

      176 Hours

    • Theory Hours

      199 Hours

    • Tuition Fee

      $75,796

    This course comprises of the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) curriculum. (Note the tuition fees for this course include the costs of the RPL and PPL units of study.

    During the CPL stage, students start flying faster and more complex aircraft such as the Piper Arrow, Cessna 206 or Tobago TB-10.

    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.

    This course is designed for students that have never flown before - it includes the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) curriculum.

    The Pre-Requisites for the course are;

    • A current Class 1 Australian Medical
    • Unless secondary school has been conducted in English, an IELTS overall score of 6.5. (either academic or general assessments)
    • At least 18 years of age
    • Successfully completed Year 12 (applicants will be required to provide a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or successfully completed a Vocational or Higher Education qualification of at least a Certificate IV which was taught in English

    Stage Aircraft Flying Time
    Dual Solo Sim Theory Total Total Course Tuition Fee
    Recreational Pilots Licence
    • Redbird
    • Cessna 152
    		 29 12 6 102 149

    $14,881

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 001 - GFPT Part 1 (Pre-Solo) $5,795.50
    SIM Redbird 3
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Cessna 152 13.5
    Command Cessna 152 1.5
    BAS 002 - GFPT Part 2 (Aircraft Handling) $7,995.00
    SIM N/A 3
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Cessna 152 15.5
    Command Cessna 152 8.5
    BAS 099 - GFPT Flight Test $1,090.00
    SIM Redbird 0
    BAK Exam N/A 1
    ATO Fee N/A 1
    Dual Cessna 152 0
    Command Cessna 152 2
    Private Pilot Licence
    • Warrior
    • Redbird
    		 19 13.5 5 101 138.5

    $13,196

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 101 - PPL Part 1 (Pre NAV Solo) $4,635.00
    SIM N/A 5
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Warrior 9
    Command Warrior 0
    BAS 102 - PPL Part 2 (CTA NAV) $6,750.00
    SIM Redbird 0
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Warrior 10
    Command Warrior 10
    BAS 199 - PPL Flight Test $1,810.50
    SIM Redbird 0
    ASL Exams N/A 1
    ATO Fee N/A 0
    Dual Warrior 0
    Command Warrior 3.5
    Diploma of Aviation - AVI50215
    • Cessna 152
    • Warrior
    • Arrow
    		 33 54.5 4 199 290.5

    $47,720

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 201 - Theory 1 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 202 - Command Building Options $8,600.00
    Command Cessna 152 30
    BAS 203 - Theory 2 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 204 - Night VFR Options $7,810.00
    Dual ( Night) Warrior 10
    Command ( Night) Warrior 6.5
    NVFR - Briefings N/A 7
    SIM N/A 2
    BAS 205 - Theory 3 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 206 - Aircaft Systems Options $17,040.00
    CPL - Briefings N/A 10
    Dual Arrow 23
    Command Arrow 10
    SIM N/A 2
    BAS 249 - NVFR Flight Test $1,990.00
    NVFR Exam N/A 1
    Command Warrior 4
    BAS 299 - CPL Flight Test $3,280.00
    Command Arrow 4
    ASL Exams N/A 1
    Total 81 80 15 402 578 $75,796
    Recreational Pilots Licence
    • Redbird
    • Cessna 152
    		 29 12 6 102 149

    $14,881

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 001 - GFPT Part 1 (Pre-Solo) $5,795.50
    SIM Redbird 3
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Cessna 152 13.5
    Command Cessna 152 1.5
    BAS 002 - GFPT Part 2 (Aircraft Handling) $7,995.00
    SIM N/A 3
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Cessna 152 15.5
    Command Cessna 152 8.5
    BAS 099 - GFPT Flight Test $1,090.00
    SIM Redbird 0
    BAK Exam N/A 1
    ATO Fee N/A 1
    Dual Cessna 152 0
    Command Cessna 152 2
    Private Pilot Licence
    • Warrior
    • Redbird
    		 19 13.5 5 101 138.5

    $13,196

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 101 - PPL Part 1 (Pre NAV Solo) $4,635.00
    SIM N/A 5
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Warrior 9
    Command Warrior 0
    BAS 102 - PPL Part 2 (CTA NAV) $6,750.00
    SIM Redbird 0
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Warrior 10
    Command Warrior 10
    BAS 199 - PPL Flight Test $1,810.50
    SIM Redbird 0
    ASL Exams N/A 1
    ATO Fee N/A 0
    Dual Warrior 0
    Command Warrior 3.5
    Diploma of Aviation - AVI50215
    • Warrior
    • Archer
    • Cessna 206
    		 33 54.5 4 199 290.5

    $53,728

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 201 - Theory 1 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 202 - Command Building Options $9,800.00
    Command Warrior 30
    BAS 203 - Theory 2 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 204 - Night VFR Options $8,552.50
    Dual ( Night) Archer 10
    Command ( Night) Archer 6.5
    NVFR - Briefings N/A 7
    SIM N/A 2
    BAS 205 - Theory 3 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 206 - Aircaft Systems Options $20,505.00
    CPL - Briefings N/A 10
    Dual Cessna 206 23
    Command Cessna 206 10
    SIM N/A 2
    BAS 249 - NVFR Flight Test $2,170.00
    NVFR Exam N/A 1
    Command Archer 4
    BAS 299 - CPL Flight Test $3,700.00
    Command Cessna 206 4
    ASL Exams N/A 1
    Total 81 80 15 402 578 $81,804
    Recreational Pilots Licence
    • Redbird
    • Warrior
    		 29 12 6 102 149

    $16,376

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 001 - GFPT Part 1 (Pre-Solo) $6,328.00
    SIM Redbird 3
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Warrior 13.5
    Command Warrior 1.5
    BAS 002 - GFPT Part 2 (Aircraft Handling) $8,878.00
    SIM N/A 3
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Warrior 15.5
    Command Warrior 8.5
    BAS 099 - GFPT Flight Test $1,170.00
    SIM Redbird 0
    BAK Exam N/A 1
    ATO Fee N/A 1
    Dual Warrior 0
    Command Warrior 2
    Private Pilot Licence
    • Archer
    • Warrior
    • Redbird
    		 19 13.5 5 101 138.5

    $14,658

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 101 - PPL Part 1 (Pre NAV Solo) $5,040.50
    SIM N/A 5
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Archer 9
    Command Warrior 0
    BAS 102 - PPL Part 2 (CTA NAV) $7,650.00
    SIM Redbird 0
    Theory N/A 50
    Dual Archer 10
    Command Archer 10
    BAS 199 - PPL Flight Test $1,967.50
    SIM Redbird 0
    ASL Exams N/A 1
    ATO Fee N/A 0
    Dual Warrior 0
    Command Archer 3.5
    Diploma of Aviation - AVI50215
    • Archer
    • Cessna 206
    		 33 54.5 4 199 290.5

    $55,078

    Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
    BAS 201 - Theory 1 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 202 - Command Building Options $11,150.00
    Command Archer 30
    BAS 203 - Theory 2 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 204 - Night VFR Options $8,552.50
    Dual ( Night) Archer 10
    Command ( Night) Archer 6.5
    NVFR - Briefings N/A 7
    SIM N/A 2
    BAS 205 - Theory 3 $3,000.00
    Theory N/A 60
    BAS 206 - Aircaft Systems Options $20,505.00
    CPL - Briefings N/A 10
    Dual Cessna 206 23
    Command Cessna 206 10
    SIM N/A 2
    BAS 249 - NVFR Flight Test $2,170.00
    NVFR Exam N/A 1
    Command Archer 4
    BAS 299 - CPL Flight Test $3,700.00
    Command Cessna 206 4
    ASL Exams N/A 1
    Total 81 80 15 402 578 $86,112
    Recreational Pilots Licence
      		29 12 6 102 149

      $14,881

      Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
      BAS 001 - GFPT Part 1 (Pre-Solo)
      		$5,795.50
      SIM Redbird 3
      Theory N/A 50
      Dual Cessna 152 13.5
      Command Cessna 152 1.5
      BAS 002 - GFPT Part 2 (Aircraft Handling)
      		$7,995.00
      SIM N/A 3
      Theory N/A 50
      Dual Cessna 152 15.5
      Command Cessna 152 8.5
      BAS 099 - GFPT Flight Test
      		$1,090.00
      SIM Redbird 0
      BAK Exam N/A 1
      ATO Fee N/A 1
      Dual Cessna 152 0
      Command Cessna 152 2
      Private Pilot Licence
        		19 13.5 5 101 138.5

        $13,196

        Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
        BAS 101 - PPL Part 1 (Pre NAV Solo)
        		$4,635.00
        SIM N/A 5
        Theory N/A 50
        Dual Warrior 9
        Command Warrior 0
        BAS 102 - PPL Part 2 (CTA NAV)
        		$6,750.00
        SIM Redbird 0
        Theory N/A 50
        Dual Warrior 10
        Command Warrior 10
        BAS 199 - PPL Flight Test
        		$1,810.50
        SIM Redbird 0
        ASL Exams N/A 1
        ATO Fee N/A 0
        Dual Warrior 0
        Command Warrior 3.5
        Diploma of Aviation - AVI50215
          		33 54.5 4 199 290.5

          $47,720

          Courses Aircraft Hours Tuition Fee
          BAS 201 - Theory 1 N/A $3,000.00
          Theory N/A 60
          BAS 202 - Command Building Options
          		$8,600.00
          Command Cessna 152 30
          BAS 203 - Theory 2 N/A $3,000.00
          Theory N/A 60
          BAS 204 - Night VFR Options
          		$7,810.00
          Dual ( Night) Warrior 10
          Command ( Night) Warrior 6.5
          NVFR - Briefings N/A 7
          SIM N/A 2
          BAS 205 - Theory 3 N/A $3,000.00
          Theory N/A 60
          BAS 206 - Aircaft Systems Options
          		$17,040.00
          CPL - Briefings N/A 10
          Dual Arrow 23
          Command Arrow 10
          SIM N/A 2
          BAS 249 - NVFR Flight Test
          		$1,990.00
          NVFR Exam N/A 1
          Command Warrior 4
          BAS 299 - CPL Flight Test
          		$3,280.00
          Command Arrow 4
          ASL Exams N/A 1
          Total 81 80 15 402 578 $75,796

          Start date
          09 Jan 2017
          06 Mar 2017
          01 May 2017
          10 Jul 2017
          04 Sep 2017
          30 Oct 2017
          Start date
          09 Jan 2017
          06 Mar 2017
          01 May 2017
          10 Jul 2017
          04 Sep 2017
          30 Oct 2017
          Start date
          06 Feb 2017
          07 Aug 2017

          Core Units

          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

          General elective units

          AVIF0001

          Apply aircraft safety procedures

          AVIH4012

          Plan a flight under night visual flight rules

          AVIH4013

          Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules

          AVIN0002

          Supervise and manage safe flight operations as pilot in command

          AVIY0006

          Operate aeroplane at low level

          AVIY5024

          Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night

          AVIZ0001

          Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command

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          What’s Included in Course Fee

          • Flight training
            • Dual training
            • Solo training
            • Aircraft hire
            • Simulator training
          • Fuel
          • Pre flight briefings
          • Post flight de-briefings
          • Theory courses
          • Textbooks

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