The amount you need to cover your living costs will of course vary according to your spending habits however as a guide we suggest a budget of at least $600 Australian dollars per week

Your expenses will include things like:

• Accommodation

• Food

• Transport

• Entertainment

• Utility bills (if sharing a house/apartment)

• Monthly phone and data plan

To give an idea of the MINIMUM amount you would need for living expenses:

The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane) course is 68 weeks so you would need $40,800

The Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) is 25 weeks so you would need $15,000