AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
- Gold Coast ● Brisbane ● Lismore
- Minimum 20 weeks full time (including a 4 week holiday)
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The course equips you with the skills and experience required to fly under instrument conditions for domestic and international airlines, emergency services and air ambulance. You will train with our experienced instructors to build and develop advanced-level pilot licence ratings and endorsements to enhance your career opportunities.
Our instrument rating consists of two distinct components – flight training and theory training. These are taught concurrently so you will master the practical while engaged with the theoretical.
This AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) includes either the option to complete a Single Engine Class Rating or a Multi Engine Class Rating.
The course is an ideal next step to the AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) for both domestic and international students.
Flight Training*
You will complete a minimum of 40 hours instrument time flying which includes at least:
- 10 hours dual instrument in-flight
- 5 hours night flight including 1 hour solo circuits
* Additional fees may apply where extra flight hours (remedials) are required above the total course hours. Please refer to the student handbook.
Training Aircraft
- Cessna 172
- Piper PA44
Theory Training
Diploma of Aviation MEIR theory training covers:
- general operational knowledge
- meteorology
- operational planning requirements
- ground and space-based navigation systems and infrastructure
- performance based navigation (PBN)
- reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM) operations
- human factors
Course Units
The course consists of 14 units of competency. Your successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all 13 core units and one elective from the units listed below.
AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| AVIF0029 | Implement threat and error management strategies |
| AVIF0030 | Manage safe flight operations |
| AVIH0013 | Plan a flight under instrument flight rules |
| AVIH0017 | Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules |
| AVIW0032 | Operate and manage aircraft systems |
| AVIY0033 | Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments |
| AVIY0044 | Conduct a 2D instrument approach |
| AVIY0050 | Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures |
| AVIY0073 | Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night |
| AVIY0074 | Perform non-published instrument departure procedures |
| AVIY0075 | Perform published instrument departure procedures |
| AVIY0076 | Perform visual circling approach |
| AVIY0081 | Conduct a 2D global navigation satellite system non-precision instrument approach |
| Elective Units – You will complete one of the following units | |
| AVIY0079 | Conduct a 3D instrument landing system instrument approach |
| AVIY002 | Operate a multi-engine aeroplane |
| AVIY0078 | Conduct a 2D very high frequency omni-directional radio range instrument approach |
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel operating in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations.
Flight crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations while operating aeroplanes or helicopters under the instrument flight rules (IFR).
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for an instrument rating certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing.
People seeking certification should check these requirements with CASA.
Occupations include:
- Commercial Aeroplane Pilot
- Commercial Helicopter Pilot
- Military Aeroplane Pilot
- Military Helicopter Pilot
Contact our Admissions Team for an information pack and start dates.
Prerequisites
Entry Requirement
- 17 years of age upon enrolment, 18 years of age to sit a flight test
- Hold a Commercial Pilots Licence
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: AVI50519 | CRICOS Course Code: 0101217 CRICOS Provider Code: 00296A | RTO Code: 31633 | Airways Aviation Education Pty Ltd T/A Airways Aviation