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Pilot Career Starter Courses

Have you always dreamt of becoming a pilot and have a passion for aviation? Deciding to become a pilot is not a light decision, dedication is the key characteristic required and you need to have the self-belief to stick with it.

Aptitude Assessment can help you decide if becoming a pilot is the right career path for you. If you wish to fly commercially, the next step is to gain your Commercial Pilot Licence. Pilots then often seek to improve their skills and better their employment prospects by also completing an Instrument Rating. Take a look at the range of courses on offer below to kick start your career as a pilot.

Discover the course to suit you:

Basic Pilot Aptitude Assessment

Open To:

Domestic & International Students

Cost:

AUD $495

Duration:

Half-day

Location:

Brisbane

Not sure if becoming a pilot is the right career path for you? Pilot Aptitude Assessment can help you make an informed decision.

AVI50222 – Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

AUD $91,500* (12 Months)

AUD $103,300 (16 Months)

VET Student Loan available for eligible students.

View the Schedule of Fees.

Duration:

11 – 12 months (Accelerated program under CASR Part 142 flight training requirements)

16 months (Standard program under CASR Part 141 flight training requirements)

Location:

Mareeba (North Queensland)

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Part 141 and Part 142 CASA approved flight training facility at Mareeba Airport.

*There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

AVI50519 – Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) – White Star Aviation

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

Multi Engine Instrument Rating options:

  • DA62 (Diamond DA62) $40,200.00
  • PA30 (Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche) $36,875.00

VET Student Loan available for eligible students.

View the Schedule of Fees.

Duration:

3 – 4 months

Location:

Ballina (New South Wales), Armidale (New South Wales)

White Star Aviation is a Part 141 CASA approved flight training facility at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (New South Wales).

*There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

AVI50222 – Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) – White Star Aviation

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

AUD $109,125.00 to $111,400.00*

VET Student Loan available for eligible students.

View the Schedule of Fees

Duration:

11 – 12 months (200 hour program)

Location:

Ballina (New South Wales), Armidale (New South Wales)

White Star Aviation is a Part 141 CASA approved flight training facility at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (New South Wales). The standard course is aligned with the CASR Part 141 flight training requirements.

*There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

AVI50519 – Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:
  • Single Engine – AUD $20,500*
  • Multi Engine – AUD $34,000*

VET Student Loan available for eligible students.

View the Schedule of Fees.

Duration:

12 Weeks

Location:

Mareeba (North Queensland)

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Part 141 and Part 142 CASA approved flight training facility at Mareeba Airport.

*There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

(𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹) AVI50222 – Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) – White Star Aviation – CRICOS Code: 109201H

Open To:

International Students

Cost:

AUD $112,750.00*

Duration:

70 weeks

Location:

Ballina (New South Wales), Armidale (New South Wales)

White Star Aviation is a Part 141 CASA approved flight training facility at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (New South Wales). The standard course is aligned with the CASR Part 141 flight training requirements.

*Payment plans are available. There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

(𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹) AVI50222 – Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) – CRICOS Code: 109201H

Open To:

International Students

Cost:

AUD $103,300*

Duration:

70 weeks

Location:

Mareeba (North Queensland)

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Part 141 and Part 142 CASA approved flight training facility at Mareeba Airport.

*Payment plans are available. There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

(𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹) AVI50519 – Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) – White Star Aviation – CRICOS Code: 0101223

Open To:

International Students

Cost:

AUD $41,470.00*

Duration:

12 weeks

Location:

Armidale (New South Wales), Ballina (New South Wales)

White Star Aviation is a Part 141 CASA approved flight training facility at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (New South Wales).

*Payment plans are available. There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

(𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹) AVI50519 – Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) – CRICOS Code: 0101223

Open To:

International Students

Cost:

$36,800.00*

 

Duration:

25 weeks

Location:

Mareeba (North Queensland)

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Part 141 and Part 142 CASA approved flight training facility at Mareeba Airport.

*Payment plans are available. There may be additional fees not contained in your tuition fees. Please note the prices listed on the website are subject to change.
Aviation Australia reserves the right to revise the course prices at any time. In the event of such changes, the client will be notified at the time of registration and confirmed prior to course enrolment.

Combined Package – AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) & AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

$146,000 – $153,325

VET Student Loan available for eligible students.

View the Schedule of Fees.

Duration:

Approx. 16 months

Location:

Armidale (New South Wales), Ballina (New South Wales)

This course is designed to equip students who already hold their Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi Engine Instrument Rating with the competencies and qualifications to operate as a pilot in a multi crew environment.

Please note: You need to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) before you can do instrument rating (IR)