Basair's Airline Pilot Career Workshops are an ideal way for you to find out if a career in aviation is for you.
Basair is pleased to offer the following series of workshops for anyone considering a career as an airline pilot. These workshops provide a valuable opportunity for potential pilots to find out about career prospects in aviation, how to enter the industry, as well as how to plan a career in aviation. They also provide two hours in-flight basic flying experience and one hour simulator training to evaluate the candidate's potential as a pilot.
Two different workshops are available: 2 individual days at Bankstown Airport, or an overnight workshop at our Cessnock Airport (Hunter Valley) campus.
Workshop content:
- Careers for pilots - what is available?
- Other options beyond the airlines.
- Obtaining additional qualifications - the "fall-back" position.
- How to bring other interests into your aviation career.
- Planning your complete career.
- Training course guide.
- 2 full hours of flying training and evaluation: Introduction to flying manoeuvres and advanced manoeuvres.
- 30 minutes simulator instruction.
- Career guidance session.
- Written aptitude test.
Cost:
The cost for the two day Bankstown or Cessnock workshop is $250 (including GST). The overnight workshop in Cessnock is $380 (including meals and overnight accommodation) or $250 for the workshop alone. All workshops include all flying, ground component, pilot logbook, plus an Aviation Careers Workbook.
Bankstown and Cessnock 2 day workshop:
- Commences 9:30am each day.
- Cost $250.
Hunter Valley (Cessnock Airport) overnight workshop:
- Commences 10:30am on the first day, 9:30am second day.
- Accommodation and dinner included.
- Cost $380.
Dates and locations:
Bankstown:
- 19 & 20 Jan 2010
- 6 & 7 Apr 2010
- 6 & 7 Jul 2010
- 28 & 29 Sep 2010
- 28 & 29 Oct 2010
- 21 & 22 Dec 2010
Cessnock (Newcastle):
- 19 & 20 Jan 2010
- 6 & 7 Apr 2010
- 6 & 7 Jul 2010
- 28 & 29 Sep 2010
- 28 & 29 Oct 2010
- 21 & 22 Dec 2010
An overnight option is available for the workshop in Cessnock - accommodation and dinner is included. Bus transfers from Sydney to Cessnock Airport are available through Rover Coaches: www.rovercoaches.com.au or 1800 801 012.
Complete the form below and return to Basair as soon as possible. Please enclose a cheque or money order, or complete the credit card details for payment. Places are strictly limited on each workshop, and reservations close three days prior to the workshop. Full payment must be received with your reservation. No refund available if cancelled within one week of the workshop.
These two day workshops include two full flying lessons to give you a taste for what it is like to learn to fly.
