Airways Aviation

AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

Achieving a Flight Instructor Rating and Grade 3 Endorsement test allows you to instruct someone for specific pilot authorisations. This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services usually within aviation Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or flight training organisations. The addition of this rating to your licence is required if you wish to work as a Flight Instructor. It can also be a beneficial rating within the Airline Check and Training Career pathway.

This qualification is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in an aviation workplace context, as a component of a structured vocational education and training (VET) program.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will gain the necessary aeronautical skill, knowledge and experience to meet the requirements of a CASA Flight Instructor Rating and Grade 3 Endorsement (IR) with an Aeroplane Category.
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Flight Training:

*You will complete a minimum of 45 hours flight training which includes at least:

  • 45hrs of Flight Training
  • Spin Endorsement
  • Design Feature Training
  • Endorsement

Training Aircraft

  • Cessna 172
  • Cessna 182

Theory Training

*Diploma of Aviation FIR theory training covers:

  • Flight Training Briefings (100hrs)
  • Principle and Methods of Instruction Briefings
    PIRC Exam

*This course is currently being reviewed; therefore, the content may change.

Contact our Admissions Team for an information pack and start dates.

Prerequisites

Entry Requirement

  • AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) (or equivalent superseded course) or CASA Commercial Pilots’ Licence
  • Hold a current Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
  • Hold a current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
  • Spin Flight Activity Endorsement (can be completed during course)
  • Successfully pass CASA PMI exam (complete prior to course commencement and after enrolment is confirmed)

International students:

  • A pass in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall grade of 6.0 or equivalent with no band score below 5.5.
  • Completion of Year 12 English at an Australian school or college, or equivalent

Course Code: AVI50419 | CRICOS Course Code: 115559E
CRICOS Provider Code: 00296A | RTO Code: 31633 | Airways Aviation Education Pty Ltd T/A Airways Aviation