Program Overview

Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

This course is targeted at students who want to work for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as a Flight Instructor. An instructor rating is one of the best ways to sharpen flying skills and enhance discipline, accuracy and proficiency. The training you receive during your instructor rating training will provide the fundamentals of all your future lessons.

Overview

The Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to become a flight instructor. The course is targeted at students who want to work for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as a Flight Instructor.

Pre-requisites

• Student is over 18 years of age at the start of the course
• Student holds a current Class 1 Australian Medical by the start of the course
• Student has passed the Pilot Aptitude Screening Process* and has been made a firm offer of a place on the course.
• Unless secondary school has been completed in Australia, the student has achieved an IELTS overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-score less than 6.0 (academic assessment)
• Student satisfies the Academic Requirements** by the start of the course
• Student holds an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) by the start of the course.
• Student has supplied Basair a Unique Student Identification (USI) number by the start of the course.

Pilot Aptitude Screening Process

Flying is a wonderful career and one that is highly rewarding. Obtaining the very best start to that career is of paramount importance which is why students at Basair Aviation College are carefully selected to ensure they are given the best possible chance to successfully complete their course.

• The computer based assessment comprises of three parts each assessing a core area; skills and aptitudes, attitude and behaviour and knowledge and test.
• Applicants will be interviewed by a Basair team member after the computer based assessment as part of the screening process.
• The assessment takes approximately four hours to complete.
• To be booked in for the assessment, applicants must return a signed conditional letter of offer. The assessment is complimentary for applicants.

Academic Requirements

To meet academic requirements, applicants must satisfy one of the following;

• Hold an Australian Year 12 Certificate, OR
• Hold an IB Diploma, OR
• Hold AQF Certificate IV or above (where the language of instruction was English), OR
• Successfully complete at or above Exit level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

Structure and Fee

• Name: Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations) – AVI50419
• Aircraft: PA28
• Dual: 30
• Price: $37,180

Units of Competency

Units of Competency

Core Units

• AVIM0003 Conduct aeronautical knowledge training and flight training
• AVIM0004 Conduct training for the issue of an endorsement
• AVIM0005 Facilitate non-technical skills instruction
• TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes
• TAEASS402 Assess competence
• TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation
• TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools
• TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
• TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
• TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs
• TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs
• TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Compulsory General Elective Units

• AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes
• AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
• AVIM0008 Operate a simulator
• AVIM0009 Facilitate training in a synthetic environment
• BSBCMM411 Make presentations

What’s included in the course fees?

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

Other Programs

• Certificate III in Aviation AVI30419 (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight)
• Diploma of Aviation AVI50222 (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
• Diploma of Aviation AVI50519 (Instrument Rating) - CRICOS Approved
• Diploma of Aviation Combined Package Diploma of Aviation AVI50219 (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and Diploma of Aviation - AVI50519 (Instrument Rating)