Adam Dixon
First Officer on a BAE Jetstream 32
"I did all my flight training with Basair (Cessnock Campus) where I obtained a Commercial Pilot Licence and Instructor Rating. Soon after, I got my first aviation job with Basair as a Junior Gtrade 3 Flight Instructor. After instructing for some time I obtained my Instrument Rating and started to do IFR twin instructing and passenger charter. This led me to my current job as a first officer on a BAE Jetstream 32 with a regional airline.
There are many things I liked about flying with Basair. The professionalism shown by the Basair instructors was reassuring that I was getting the best training and they were always friendly and helpful. Also flying the scenic Hunter Valley and then later being able to fly down to the other base in Sydney gave me great exposure to different types of airspace.
My training was structured for me, and ran to a syllabus so it was easy to follow my progress to my goals. The instructors I had were always willing to help out in any way that they could."
Adam Dixon, August 2009
Anthony Baillie
QANTASLink
"When I decided on a career change to become a pilot, it didn't take long to find out that Basair was the clear leader. I wasn't disappointed - my training was fantastic. It was fun yet challenging at the same time. I also made a few life-long friends along the way.
My 6 years as a flying instructor with Basair was very rewarding experience and one that I will always remembe fondly. I can thank the training and work experience I gained at Basair for my career now as a pilot with QANTASLink."
Anthony Baillie, August 2009
Justin Clarke
Qantas International, Second Officer
“I highly recommend Basair's Advanced Diploma in Aviation course. From day one the course has proven challenging, yet highly rewarding. The enthusiastic instructors demonstrate their commitment to quality coaching and support via interactive ground lessons and exciting inflight tuition. As the Diploma class is encouraged to progress as a class it is this team environment that fosters a strong support network to ensure all students achieve their best. It is this approach to aviation schooling which reinforces Basair's reputation as Sydney's premier flying institution.”
Justin Clarke, August 2009
Greg Goodfellow
Aeropelican, First Officer
"I started learning to fly back in mid 2005 and achieved the Advanced Diploma of Aviation. It was challenging but nevertheless exhilarating!
I furthered my passion at the end of my training and became a Flight Instructor with Basair.
Since May 2008 I have been a First Officer for a Regional Airline ‘Aeropelican’, based out of Williamtown. They operate a busy RPT service between Newcastle, Sydney, Narrabri and Mudgee in 20-seater turboprop aircraft."
Greg Goodfellow, September 2009
James Spencer
Cessna Grand Caravan, Hinterland Aviation
James' first job was as an instructor with Basair Aviation College. He now flys people on holiday to Dunk Island and Lizard Island in a Cessna Grand Caravan.
Vidit Luthra
First officer on a Jetstream 32
Vidit's first job after studying at Basair was with a Britten-Norman Islander. As of September 2009 he was a first officer flying a Jetstream 32 in Zambia. He is also the company's Flight Safety Officer.
Nikhil Vasanth
First Officer on the Airbus A310
Nikhil started in October 2006, and is now a First Officer on an Airbus A310.
Arjun Balraj Mehta
Jet Airways - First Officer on 737ng
Mehdi Lotfi
First Officer, Iran Air, Fokker 100
Mehdi started his course at Basair in March 2006, and is now a First Officer with the Iranian national airline flying a Fokker 100.
Nasir Rakhangi
Instructor, Airodynamiks Aviation Academy
"The course in Australia really helped me have an edge here back home... I am very appreciative of HVA for the training imparted to me. I really appreciated the respect and confidence instructors showed towards us students."
Nasir Rakhangi, September 2009
Xavier Lecroart (Belgium)
Grade 2 Instructor - Basair Aviation College, Australia Xavier completed his Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instruction) with Basair in January 2008. He was then offered his first job and sponsored by Basair as a Grade 3 Instructor.
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 and sponsored by Basair as a Grade 3 Instructor.
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 as a Grade 3 Instructor.
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.
Farhad Ahmad Siddiqui (India)
Grade 3 Instructor - Schofields Flying Club, Australia Farhad completed the Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) with Basair in January 2008. He was then offered his first job and sponsored by Schofields as a Grade 3 Instructor.
