Program Overview

Diploma of Aviation - Combined Course

Diploma of Aviation - AVI50222 (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and Diploma of Aviation - AVI50519 (Instrument Rating)

This course is designed for students who wish to complete the Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence (CPL) and Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating (MECIR) as a combined package.

Flying Time

• 183 Hours + 47 SIM

Theory Hours

• 198 Hours

Tuition Fee

• $162,095

Overview

At the successful completion of this course, students will hold a CPL and MECIR. Further, they will have had the opportunity to build significant Instrument Command flight time during training – improving their job prospects immediately following graduation, particularly in the charter industry.

Qualifications Obtained

• Private Pilot Licence
• Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence
• RT Radio Telephone Operator Licence
• Diploma qualification
• Multi engine rating
• Command Instrument Rating training (including night) – simulator and flight training course

Pre-Requisites

Basair Aviation College has policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated equally and fairly. The Pre-Requisites in place are designed to identify students with the best chances of having successful careers in aviation.

Pre-Requisites for the Course

• 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.

• All applicants are required to successfully complete a Pilot Aptitude Assessment which comprises of an interview and computer based assessment.
• 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. The tool used for ensuring the assessment is valid and reliable is “LLN Robot”, an approved assessment tool provided by the College. The assessment may be conducted at any of Basair’s campuses and is facilitated by the Enrolment Officer (or their delegate) who is required to ensure the process is conducted with honesty and integrity. Results are provided to the applicant as soon as practicable after the assessment and the Secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations in the form, manner and by the time requested by the Secretary.

Structure and Fee

Standard

Premium

Start Date

Bankstown

• 06 Jan 2025
• 03 Feb 2025
• 03 Mar 2025
• 31 Mar 2025
• 28 Apr 2025
• 26 May 2025
• 07 Jul 2025
• 04 Aug 2025
• 01 Sep 2025
• 29 Sep 2025
• 27 Oct 2025
• 24 Nov 2025

Archerfield

• 06 Jan 2025
• 03 Feb 2025
• 03 Mar 2025
• 31 Mar 2025
• 28 Apr 2025
• 26 May 2025
• 07 Jul 2025
• 04 Aug 2025
• 01 Sep 2025
• 29 Sep 2025
• 27 Oct 2025
• 24 Nov 2025

Units of Competency

Core Units

To gain the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) a successful assessment outcome for the following units must be achieved:

• AVIE0006 Maintain Aircraft Radio Communications
• AVIF0026 Implement Aviation Risk Management Processes
• AVIF0027 Implement Aviation Fatigue Risk Management Processes
• AVIF00029 Implement Threat and Error Management Strategies
• AVIF0030 Manage Safe Flight Operations
• AVIF0033 Manage Aircraft Passengers and Cargo
• AVIF0035 Human Factors in Aviation Operations
• AVIH0010 Plan a Flight Under Visual Flight Rules
• AVIH0014 Navigate Aircraft Under Visual Flight Rules
• AVILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Commercial Aeroplane
• AVIO0017 Manage Disruptive Behaviour and Unlawful interference with Aviation
• AVIW0029 Manage Pre and Post-Flight Actions
• AVIW0032 Operate and Manage Aircraft Systems
• AVIY0033 Operate Aircraft Using Aircraft Flight Instruments
• AVIY0034 Operate in Controlled Airspace
• AVIY0035 Operate in Class G Airspace
• AVIY0036 Operate at Non-Towered Aerodrome
• AVIY0037 Operate at a Controlled Aerodrome
• AVIY0040 Apply Aeronautical Knowledge to Aviation Operations
• AVIY0041 Apply the Principals of Civil Air Law to Aviation Operations
• AVIY0047 Manage Abnormal Aeroplane Flight Situations
• AVIY0054 Control Aeroplane on the Ground
• AVIY0055 Take off Aeroplane
• AVIY0056 Control Aeroplane in Normal Flight
• AVIY0057 Land Aeroplane
• AVIY0058 Manage Aircraft Fuel
• AVIY0046 Execute Advanced Aeroplane Manoeuvres and Procedures
• AVIZ0006 Manage Situational Awareness in Aircraft Flight

Core Units

To gain the Diploma of Aviation (IR) a successful assessment outcome for a total of at least 14 units must be achieved, comprising of:

• 13 core units listed below, plus;
• the elective unit listed below
• AVIH0013 Plan a Flight Under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
• AVIY0050 Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures
• AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies
• AVIF0030 Manage Safe Flight Operations
• AVIH0017 Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules
• AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems
• AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
• AVIY0044 Conduct 2D instrument approach
• AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in traffic pattern at night
• AVIY0074 Perform non-published instrument procedures
• AVIY0075 Perform published instrument departure procedures
• AVIY0076 Perform visual circling approach
• AVIY0081 Conduct a 2D global navigation satellite system non-precision instrument approach

Elective Units

• AVIY0072 Operate a multi-engine aeroplane

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