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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.

The VET Tuition Fee Schedules can be found at;
www.basair.com.au/Student/Content/VET-Tuition-Fee-Schedules 

  • 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
        07 Jan 2019
        04 Feb 2019
        04 Mar 2019
        01 Apr 2019
        29 Apr 2019
        27 May 2019
        08 Jul 2019
        05 Aug 2019
        02 Sep 2019
        30 Sep 2019
        28 Oct 2019
        25 Nov 2019
        Start date
        07 Jan 2019
        04 Feb 2019
        04 Mar 2019
        01 Apr 2019
        29 Apr 2019
        27 May 2019
        08 Jul 2019
        05 Aug 2019
        02 Sep 2019
        30 Sep 2019
        28 Oct 2019
        25 Nov 2019
        Start date
        04 Feb 2019
        01 Apr 2019
        08 Jul 2019
        02 Sep 2019

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

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