Basair is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with CRICOS approval.  This means that we can sponsor overseas students while they complete one of our academic courses.

Basair is located in Sydney, Australia and specialises in airline pilot training for students from India. You obtain the highly respected Australian Commercial Pilot Licence, and can then convert that to an Indian licence when you return home.

Basair Aviation College has opened an office in Mumbai. The office is available to assist students with information about the College, courses and to provide assistance to our clients. You are welcome to contact our office by phone or e-mail, or you may also like to make a personal visit. Call the office today on 022 6769 4754.

Visit our Indian pilot website on: http://www.indianpilot.com/index.shtml

Basair Aviation College is very highly regarded in India, and we have many alumni that now have jobs with Indian Airlines.

Basair is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with CRICOS approval.

Therefore, we can sponsor student visas for any student that enrols in our academic courses.  These courses are;

• Commercial Pilot Licence (Certificate IV in Aviation)
• Diploma in Aviation (Command Instrument Rating)

We have also designed a course specifically for Indian students, which meets the minimum DGCA requirements.  This is our special "Indian Option."

• Indian Option Package

Visit our Indian pilot website on: http://www.indianpilot.com/index.shtml

How to Apply?

Step 1: Request an Information Pack

The Information Pack contains lots of useful information, such as details of each course offered at Basair, employment opportunities, life in Sydney and Cessnock and information on the aircraft used in training.

Step 2: Apply Online

Complete your Application Form online.

Step 3: Letter of Offer

If your application is successful you will receive a letter of offer from Basair Aviation College with information on how to pay a deposit to secure your place.

Step 4: Pay a Deposit

You will need to pay a deposit to secure your place at the college.  Payments can be made by Telegraphic Transfer (TT.)

Step 5: Confirmation of Enrolment
When the enrolment fee has been paid, Basair Aviation College will send you a signed Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for your place on the course.

Step 6: Visa Application
You can either apply for a visa through your Educational Agent, or you can apply yourself.

Useful Links:

• The Department of Immigration website contains the visa application form. http://www.immi.gov.au/.
• Refer to the High Commission in India website on how to submit the form www.india.embassy.gov.au

Step 7: Aviation Medical and English Test
Aviation Medical - A Commercial Pilot is required to hold a CASA Class 1 medical.  Furthermore, you need to undertake a medical examination for your visa.  Therefore, you would be wise to satisfy both requirements and visit a CASA approved doctor for you medial.  Go to the CASA website http://www.casa.gov.au/avmed/index.htm for a list of the approved CASA doctors in India.

English Language Test - The Student Visa and CASA require students to have sat the IELTS English test at the British Council. A score of IELTS level 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the 4 bands is required. To make an IELTS booking go to www.britishcouncil.org and click on the link to India

Step 8: Apply for a Student Pilot Licence (SPL)

Your are required to hold an SPL before flying an aircraft solo.  Students may achieve this standard within 4 weeks of their course, so it is important to apply for the SPL before the course starts.

English Language Requirements

English Language score from any of the following:

• IELTS – 5.5 (General Training Module)
• TOEFL – 71 (Internet Based Test)
• TOEFL – 197 (Computer Based Exam)
• TOEFL – 530 (Paper Based)
• TOEIC – 650 (Test of English for International Communications)

Recent Alumni

See a longer list of previous students who now fly at airlines such as Jet Airways, IndiGo, Kingfisher, Air India and Air Asia on our Alumni Page.  Below is a list of only a couple of alumni.

Narayanan Kashyap (India)

Currently working as First Officer in Go Airlines.

Rama Andika (India)

First Officer in Mandala Airlines and has an Airbus A320 family type rating.

Koushik Panchangam (India)

Grade 2 Instructor - Basair Aviation College, Australia

Koushik completed his Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) with Basair in July 2008. He was then offered his first job as a Grade 3 Instructorand his visa was sponsored by Basair.

Nehal Wanchoo (India)

Senior Grade 3 Instructor - Hunter Valley Aviation, Australia Nehal completed the Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instruction) with Hunter Valley Aviation in January 2008 and was awarded - Student of the year 2008!

Nehal was then offered his first job and sponsored by Hunter Valley Aviation (a subsidary of Basair) as a Grade 3 Instructor.  His visa has been sponsored by Basair.

Arjun Sasi Kumar (India)

Grade 2 Instructor - Hunter Valley Aviation, Australia Arjun completed the Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) with Hunter Valley Aviation in May 2008. He was then offered his first job and sponsored by Hunter Valley Aviation as a Grade 3 Instructor.  His visa has been sponsored by Basair.