Course Outline

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1. AVIATION ENGLISH - An introduction to aviation terminology and technology.

2. GENERAL FLYING PROGRESS TEST            (GFPT) - Teaches the student the necessary skills to safely operate the aircraft so that the student is given passenger carrying privileges in the local flight training areas.

3. PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL) - Covers the navigation technique used to fly visually throughout Australia. Students move to the Cessna 172 for this training. Flights are initially conducted outside controlled airspace with an introduction to the principles of radio navigation. As confidence improves, training progresses to flights into controlled airspace such as Coolangatta, Brisbane and Maroochydore.

4. COMMERCIAL THEORY AND NAVIGATION CONSOLIDATION - Gives students an opportunity to practise their new-found skills to fly beyond the South East Queensland environs. Groups of students and an 'advisory' instructor plan flights to destinations ranging from Darwin to Great Keppel Island. The theory component incorporates all aspects of theory relevant to a commercial pilot and culminates in seven separate cyber examinations conducted by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

5. COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE (CPL) - Navigation exercises simulating commercial operations are an important feature of this block. Students use radio navigation aids and Global Positioning System (GPS) to assist visual navigation.

You may exit at this point with a Certificate IV (Commercial Pilot Licence) and pursue a career as a commercial pilot.

6. NIGHT VFR RATING (NVFR) - Extends the visual pilot's skills to include flying at night. Greater use is made of the aircraft's instruments and radio navigation. Training emphasises the hazards of "Spatial Disorientation".

7. MULTI-ENGINE COMMAND INSTRUMENT RATING (CIR) - Flying an aircraft by reference to instruments alone is possibly the most challenging stage of flying training. This block includes the initial multi-engine endorsement in a Beechcraft BE76 (Duchess). Dual simulator training is "flown" in the AST300 synthetic flight trainer.

You may exit at this point with a Diploma in Aviation (Commercial Pilot and Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating) and pursue a career as a commercial pilot.

8. AIR TRANSPORT PILOT LICENCE THEORY PASS (ATPL) - The ATPL is the highest pilot licence qualification available in Australia. This intensive course covers upper level meteorology, global navigation, jet aircraft flight planning, gas turbine theory, Boeing 767 systems and human performance subjects relevant to heavy jet operations. The exams at the end of the course is conducted by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and is made up of seven separate cyber exams.

9. This marks the completion of the Advanced Diploma course with the ATPL Theory Pass (Frozen ATPL).

Optional Training at AAA

• Instructor Rating Course
• Aerobatics Training
• Endorsement on Turbo Prop/Pressurised Aircraft
• Multi-Crew Operations Introduction

NB: International students will have to check on their eligibility for further study under their VISA requirements.

Course Content

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The Academy offers both Diploma and Advanced Diploma studies.

The Australian 69869 Diploma in Aviation (Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating ) is a twelve (12) month program which allows you to commence a career as a Commercial Pilot. It is an integrated course of both theory and practical flying training. On successful completion of this course,  you will receive your Commercial Pilots Licence and Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating. This is the first qualification required towards the issue of the Advanced Diploma.

The Australian 69868 Advanced Diploma in Aviation (Airline Pilot) is an eighteen (18) month program and takes you from initial flight training level to Air Transport Pilot Licence (Frozen)

These integrated courses of both theory and practical flying training take you from initial flight training level to completion in the most cost and time efficient manner. On successful completion of the program, along with your Diploma or Advanced Diploma, you will receive your Commercial Pilots Licence, Command Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine) and a theory pass in Air Transport Pilots Licence. 

Should you wish to obtain an additional endorsement on turbo prop pressurised aircraft or an introduction to multi-crew operations, this training can be undertaken on the completion of your Course.

Diploma and Advanced Diploma Subjects

The Diploma  and Advanced Diploma in Aviation has been carefully designed to provide you with the most relevant skills for undertaking a career within the aviation industry. You will complete the following subjects in order to obtain the relevant qualification:

On successful completion of the programme, you will receive the Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Aviation, Commercial Pilots Licence, Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating and Theory Pass in the Air Transport Pilots Licence.

All qualifications are approved by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and recognised by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) member countries.

Class sizes:

Class sizes are small in order to ensure the optimum student/instructor ratio, which provides the best opportunity for achievement of each student's goals within the programme.

AAA Diploma Course Information

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Course Start Dates

Start dates will now
be negotiated on application.

Flying Hours

• 110 hours dual flying
• 70 hours solo flying
• 15 hours in simulators (ATC710 and AST300 simulators)

Equipment

The following items will be included in the total cost of the Program, where it is relevant to the Commercial Pilot Licence and/or the Diploma. *Items 'bolded' and/or 'asterisked' are not included in the Commercial Pilot Licence course. 

Exclusions

The flying hours indicated are based on the expected performance of an average student. However, additional flights (both dual and solo), theory coaching or flight tests may be required and will incur additional expense.

The student has a responsibility to undertake an annual Class 1 medical examination by a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approved medical examiner, at his/her own expense.

For a list of internationally approved medical examiners visit www.casa.gov.au.

Course Fee on Application

Prices are subject to change without notice.
Prices include Goods and Services Tax (GST) where applicable.
GST is a Commonwealth Government tax.