Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
This course is designed for students that have never flown before and wish to have a career in aviation as a pilot. The course comprises of 10 Units of Study, each of 4 weeks in duration - and therefore takes 40 weeks to complete (plus scheduled holidays mid-winter and late December. Students are enrolled in a Part 142 CASA Integrated Course (theory and practical flight training.) Cessna and Piper aircraft are used, which are ideal in preparing students for their first jobs in aviation. Most of the course occurs weekdays, however students will also conduct a fly-away, which can be to places like the Gold Coast or Uluru.
Campus Information
Bankstown
628 23-25 Airport Avenue Bankstown Airport NSW 2198 Australia /+61 2 9791 0111
Archerfield
210 Qantas Ave Archerfield Airport QLD 4108 Australia /+61 7 3270 2400
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Job Opportunities
Basair currently has positions available for:
- Grades I, II and III Instructor
- Casual Chieftain Pilots
Application Process
- Grades I, II and III Instructors
The minimum requirements for any candidate to be eligible for a position as a Grade III instructor are:
- A current Australian Commercial Pilot Licence
- A current Australian Flight Instructor Rating
- A current Night VFR or Command Instrument Rating.
Casual Chieftain Pilots
The minimum requirements for any candidate to be eligible for a position as a casual chieftain pilot are:
- 1000hrs TT
- 400hrs ME PIC
- 100hrs ME High-Performance PIC (6 seaters or higher)
- PA31 type endorsement and 10hrs PIC on type
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The Pre-Requisites for the course are;
Student is over 17 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 cousre.
* 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
- Course Code: AVI50222
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 09 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
92394 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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