Private Pilot License (Non AQF Course)

The Private Pilot Licence (PPL)is a Non AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) course. This means that it is not attached to a student visa, so if you are an international student, you would need to come to Australia on another visa, like a tourist visa, if you are just wanting to train for a PPL. 

Course Duration
24 weeks.

Course Fee
AUD$ 35,500

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• Completion of a  CASA Basic Class 2 Aviation Medical
• English Language proficiency (please see below for full details)
• Be 17 years of age by course commencement
• Be willing to undergo an Australian Federal Police check for issue of your Aviation Security Identity Card

For this course you will be enrolled on the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) course however will only be partially completing the course and the Diploma will not be issued. You will receive credits towards the Diploma and be issued a Private Pilot License by the Australian Civil Aviation safety Authority (CASA). On completion of your Private Pilot License (PPL) you can fly yourself and passengers, by day, anywhere in Australia in visual flight conditions. You can convert your Private Pilot License to a local licence when you return home. The Private Pilot License is a recreational licence only. You cannot be paid to fly as a Private Pilot License holder.

1. Flying

2. Theory

• Recreational Pilot Licence theory course (including books)
• Private Pilot License theory course. Self study supported by private tuition (including books & CASA theory exam)

3. All briefings by instructors

4. Equipment and Materials

• 1 Navigation Ruler
• 1 Navigation Protractor
• Navigation computer
• Navigation lapboard
• Aerodrome Information Publications (AIP’s)
• Flight Training Manual
• Maps and Charts (2 x WAC’s, PCA, VTC Melbourne, ERC)
• ERSA
• Civil Aviation Order’s (CAO’s)
• Log BookNote:

You will demonstrate your skill to an approved testing officer by departing for a round trip with two or more landings/turning points enroute. You will be able to show that you can divert to an alternative location and overall, demonstrate competent planning and management of the flight, observing all procedures and rules, navigation, radio work and airmanship before successfully completing the flight.

After passing the PPL Test, you will be issued with the licence which enables you to fly anywhere within Australia, solo or with private passengers in daytime visual meteorological conditions. You will no longer require your instructor’s permission to undertake a flight as pilot in command.

Note:The course fee includes estimated flying hours, all theory, textbooks, navigation equipment, maps/charts and initial issue of CASA documents. Landing fees and en-route navigation charges shall be charged separately (approximately $1300). An invoice shall be issued by course completion. CASA fees are not included in your course fees and are payable directly to CASA.. These include licence issue (approximately $50), flight test fees (approximately $850), aviation medical (approximately $300), ASIC security clearance (approximately $257) and an Aviation English Language Proficiency Assessment ($120-$250).

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requires you to meet ONE of the following English language requirements.

1. completion of at least the equivalent of an Australian secondary education in an educational institution in a country where 1 of the principal mediums of instructions was English (this means that if you studied at a school where English was the medium of instruction at least 50% of the time, you meet the requirement. We will need a letter from the school confirming this)
2. is receiving secondary education in an Australian or New Zealand educational institution and the language of instruction is English;
3. worked in Australia or New Zealand for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately before applying for the student pilot licence;
4. worked in a specified country for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately before applying for the student pilot licence;
5. successfully completed one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• The General or Academic Training Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall grade of 5.5 on condition that no single test area has a score of less than 5.0.
• Test of English for International Communication-Secure Program (TOEIC-Secure Program/Public Testing Centre) with the following minimum test scores: listening – 350,reading – 300, speaking – 160 writing – 140.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) with a test score of 71.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language computer-based test (TOEFL CBT) with a test score of 197.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language paper-based test (TOEFL PB) with a test score of 530.

6. He or she has successfully completed a CASA approved General English Language Course and has obtained a grade of at least 75% in the speaking and listening components of the General English Language Course;
7. He or she has been assessed by a CASA approved general English language proficiency assessor as meeting the requirements mentioned in Schedule 2 of the CASR Part 61 MOS.

Note: Specified country means United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, United States of America, New Zealand, Canada (proof of English language proficiency may still be required)