Diploma of Aviation Package
(CPL + MEAIR)

Course Details

Introduction

Flight One School of Aviation has the privilege of being a CASA certified Flight Training Organisation and a CRICOS and VSL approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO). These combined approvals allow us to deliver theory and practical training and assessments to domestic and international students toward Australian pilot licences through formal Australian Qualifications Framework diplomas and additionally, offer VET Student Loans as a payment option for domestic students.

Training is conducted at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane and Gold Coast Airport at the Gold Coast, by experienced aviation trainers utilising authentic training equipment and well maintained aircraft.

As has been the case for over 40 years, Flight One Australia’s ethos revolves around diligent attention to aviation industry safety and quality standards. Our courses are customer service oriented and our syllabus provides an authentic airline-centric training experience. To achieve the level of proficiency expected of our graduates, pilot trainees are expected to maintain attendance and course progress befitting a professional pilot.

As part of a broader aviation group that includes VIP and business chartering, airport FBO services and CASA approved aircraft maintenance and repair operations, we are able to offer a genuinely industry driven, innovative programmes with integrated theory and practical training to ensure that you are job ready upon graduation. Please visit About Us to learn more about our flight school and the broader Tisdall Aviation Group.

Our flagship double Diploma of Aviation will help you build the skills and experience to ignite a lifelong career in aviation, and progress you through to a dream role – whether your dream is in charter, freight, general aviation or flying with global airlines.

About Commercial Piloting

Commercial pilots carry out the safety critical activity of flight for reward in support of a wide range of clients. The vast array of activities undertaken include charter, aeromedical, passenger transport (including airlines), photography and survey work.

Commercial pilots learn to utilise a broad range of sophisticated electrical components of aircraft such as on board computers, radio and navigational equipment. The demand for qualified pilots is an international trend, and well trained commercial pilot are ideally placed to pursue career paths in general and airline piloting roles.

What is the Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) and why integrate it?

A Multi Engine endorsement provides you with the skills and necessary approval to fly aircraft with more than one engine, therefore carry a greater payload or number of passengers. This programme includes flight training in twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Seneca or the heavier Baron upon request. An Instrument Rating provides you with permission to undertake flights in a much broader range of conditions including at night and in poor weather. For this reason, holders of the Multi Engine Instrument Rating enjoy greater employability as they are more capable and have a greater range of aeronautical experience.

Outcomes

The Double Diploma of Aviation Package programme is designed around the concept of licence readiness – providing each graduate with the CASA theory and associated examinations required for a licence outcome. The programme is built for beginners and provides the ideal platform to launch a career as a professional pilot in the General Aviation or Airline sectors.

The course includes formal theory training aligned to the knowledge requirements within the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, and assessments that are delivered under Flight One’s CASA Part 141 Flight Training Organisation Approval Certificate. When combined with our extensive practical training, this structure empowers our graduates and prepares them to seize career opportunities as they arise.

To be eligible to apply for a CASA Pilot Licence, graduates must also meet CASA’s stipulated requirements including exams and flight tests conducted by CASA appointed testing officers. The expected CASA licence, rating and endorsement outcomes of this course, subject to demonstrated competencies, are:

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
• Instrument Rating (IR)
• Multi-Engine Class Rating (MEA)

Exposure to Navigation Aids may include:

• Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
• VHF Omni Directional Radio Range (VOR)
• Instrument Landing System (ILS) / Localiser (LLZ)
• Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) or GNSS Arrival (DGA)
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)

The expected Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) formal qualification outcomes, subject to demonstrated competencies, are:

• AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (CPL-Aeroplane)
• AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

Training & Assessment Arrangements

Training is conducted via face to face classroom learning by experienced flight instructors utilising an extensive training fleet and simulators.

Assessments for this programme are conducted and invigilated in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Assessments may include, but are not limited to, multiple choice, short answer, short essays, group work under observation and practical aviation assessments.

Recognition For Prior Learning (RPL)

Applicants with well documented previous training and/or experience may be eligible for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) toward Units of Competency included in these qualifications. Please advise at the time of application if you are seeking RPL.

Delivery Mode

The course is delivered face to face on campus, supported by online learning facilities. Our bespoke, customer-first training methodology allows trainees to liaise directly with their instructors to establish a regular flight lesson schedule alongside a day a week commitment to undertake classroom based theory training. Initial aeronautical knowledge is also consolidated through an attendance-required 2 week block of classroom training approximately 6 weeks after commencement.

It is important to note that whilst our instructors provide flexibility and lessons may be scheduled on weekends, there are constraints caused by aircraft and instructor availability and the requirements of the VET Student Loans system. A suitable rate of progress, participation and professionalism must be maintained at all times.

Students undertaking this course are expected to wear the uniform provided.

Double Diploma of Aviation (CPL) + Instrument Rating (IR) Tuition Fee Information

• Full Indicative Tuition Fee for this double qualification: $127,285
• Tuition fees payable in instalments
• VET Student Loans is approved for this course
• Additional (Non-Tuition) Fees apply. Details below.
• All amounts are in Australian Dollars

Domestic Student Tuition Fees – VET Student Loans (VSL)

• Total Gap Fee on tuition fees for this double qualification that you will need to pay upfront: $0
• Full Indicative Tuition Fee for this double qualification: $127,285
• Maximum Loan Cover for this qualification: $156,847
• VSL Indexed Loan Cap per qualification: $81,111

This course is approved for the Commonwealth Government VET Student Loan scheme with no out of pocket “gap” fee to pay. There are, however, some expenses you will need to pay yourself as some items can not be covered by a VET Student Loan. Full details are provided below.

VET Student Loan availability is subject to eligibility requirements and creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth. Please see the Tuition Fee VSL Schedules below and visit our VSL Information page for guidance and instructions if you are planning to use VET Student Loans to assist with the payment of your tuition fees. You can also view the relevant policies on our Policies & Procedures page.

VSL payment schedules for each intake are published prior to commencement and can be viewed below.

Domestic Student Tuition Fees – Self Funded

If you do not wish to, or are not eligible to use VSL to pay your tuition fees, you are welcome to pay the Full Tuition Fee for this qualification directly (self-funding) on an instalment schedule. If you are eligible for VET Student Loans, you can also mix the use of VSL and self funded payments.

Additional (Non-Tuition) / Other Costs

There are costs associated with this qualification that are not included in the tuition fees (and therefore, in accordance with ASQA regulations, are not eligible for VET Student Loans cover). It is important to be financially prepared for these costs to reduce the likelihood of disruptions to your training.

Material fees cover various training materials required throughout the course. Payment of material fees is mandatory and can only be adjusted with permission from a senior Flight Instructor. Enrolment is not confirmed until the material fee payment due at acceptance has been paid. Material fees for this course are split into an initial main material fee that covers the CPL stages of the course and a second main material fee to cover the later instrument rating stages of the course. Material costs MAY CHANGE and various items may need to be added, replaced and/or updated as you move through the course. We provide as much guidance as practicable in relation to non-tuition fees but ultimately it is the trainees responsibility to ensure that all stipulated materials are acquired and made available for training in a timely manner.

• Material Fee ($3,000 approx): The invoice for the material fee is usually issued with the Letter of Offer. A deposit of 50% ($1500) is payable upon acceptance of the offer. This fee includes items such as:

• • Pilot Briefcase and stationery
  • Branded pilot uniform shirts
  • Textbooks, flight documents and charts
  • Tools and equipment required for flight planning and navigation
  • Third party pilot aptitude placement assessment

• Pilot Headset: As soon as practicable, pilot trainees will need to purchase, from their preferred supplier, a pilot headset of their choice, preferably in the range of $600 (good quality) to $1,650 (premium quality). Our instructors will assist you to determine the most suitable headset to meet your needs and budget.
• Aviation Medical Examinations: Students commencing this qualification are required to undertake medical examinations specified and regulated by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority (CASA). Medical examinations are arranged by the student at the student’s expense. Students are required to FINALISE and hold their Class 1 medical documentation from CASA by commencement day. Students who have not received their medical will be asked to move to the next intake. Further information will be provided in the formal Letter of Offer. We also recommend that you consult CASA’s website here: www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/medical-certificates/classes-medical-certificate. CASA Designated Aviation Medical Examiners can be located here: www.casa.gov.au/content-search/medical-and-eye-examiners. Medical examination and associated fees are not included in the tuition fees (and are therefore not covered by VET Student Loans).
• Aviation Security ID Card (ASIC): All students will be required to successfully apply for an ASIC costing approximately $230. This is done through a third party and assistance will be provided during the onboarding stage prior to commencement.
• Remedial Flights: Flight lessons that need to be repeated as a result of a competency not being achieved are called Remedial Flights. Trainees should expect that from time to time, remedial flights may be necessary, or may wish to voluntarily repeat a flight. Fees associated with remedial flights will need to be paid at the time of booking and can not be covered by VET Student Loans. The cost of remedial flights depend on the nature and length of the repeated lesson and can range from $480 to over $2,000 each. It is therefore essential that trainees have some savings or credit set aside for remedial flights to avoid the possibility of training being suspended.
• Exams: Additional or repeated exams are not included in the tuition fees (and are therefore not covered by VET Student Loans).
• Flight Training Cancellation Fee: Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled session leave either an aircraft, an instructor, or both subsequently idle. This results in a delay to your own training and disadvantages our other clients who may have usefully utilised that instructor’s/aircraft’s availability. Should you have to cancel a Briefing, Flight or Simulator session please do so with no less than 24 hours notice prior to the session, otherwise a Cancellation Fee may be charged. The cancellation fee is currently $132.
• Options / Upgrades: Pilot trainees who request additional optional flights and/or aircraft upgrades will incur additional fees that are not included in the tuition fees (and are therefore not covered by VET Student Loans).

Future Intakes

We will publish further intakes for 2023 during the first quarter of the year, as we are awaiting additional aircraft and don’t want to become over committed in the event of logistics or supply chain issues.

CPL Units of Competency

MEIR Units of Competency

Academic Criteria

• Australian Year 12 (Senior High School) Certificate of Education; or
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) diploma; or
• successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), or at a level in a framework that preceded the AQF that is equivalent to level 4 or above in the AQF or;   that has been assessed by a Federal, State or Territory government agency which assesses overseas qualifications (or an organisation contracted by such an agency to undertake such assessments) as equivalent or comparable to a qualification referred to in the VET Student Loans Rules; and the course for the qualification was delivered in English.
• If you cannot provide the above documents, you will be required to display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. We will assess your competence using the Australian Government approved assessment tool — LLN Robot, or other approved tool of our choice.

CASA English Language Criteria

CASA has requirements for the minimum standards of English language. Trainees will undergo testing to gain CASA certification (at a minimum of level 4) of their aviation English standard.

CASA Medical Criteria for Licencing

A valid Class 1 medical certificate is a course commencement requirement. This medical certificate must remain valid for the duration of the course and is the responsibility of the student to maintain. Students who have not received their Class 1 Certificate from CASA by the commencement date will not be able to commence and will be deferred to the next available intake.

Details and further information are available from CASA – https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/medical-certificates.

Aviation Security Clearance

Candidates will need to be eligible to apply for an Aviation Security ID Card (ASIC). This includes police clearance by way of a background criminal check that can include:

• National police check
• Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission criminal assessment
• Australian Security Intelligence Organisation national security assessment
• Department of Home Affairs Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system check

If you have significant criminal history, you may not be eligible to hold an ASIC.

ASIC applications require support for operational needs. This is provided to you by us after your successful enrolment along with instructions for lodging an ASIC application.

VET Student Loans Criteria

There are specific criteria for use of the VET Student Loans scheme. Please visit our VSL Page for further details.