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We offer four courses leading to an airline pilot career:
- Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence).
- Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Airline Transport
Pilot).
- Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Airline Preparation
- Flight Instruction).
- Advanced Diploma of Aviaiton / Business Studies
leading to Bachelor of Business (University of Newcastle).
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More information about these courses follows, but fill in our
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would like to study in Australia and we can send you a full information
and enrolment package.
 Welcome
A career as a Commercial Pilot is one that is dreamed of by
many people. An exciting career, it offers many rewards such
as travel, job security and attractive salaries.
Decisions that affect the long-term career prospects of a candidate
need to be made before any training is commenced, and need to
be made carefully.
This document will provide you with information about career
pathways, and training required to follow those pathways. Hopefully
decisions regarding a career in aviation will be made easier.
The path to a Commercial Pilot Licence
The training for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) follows a
similar path, regardless of whether the training is conducted
full time or part time.
The first stage is to obtain a Private Pilot Licence. This
licence allows a pilot to carry passengers with them, but not
for hire or reward – they cannot be paid for their flying.
The Private Licence will generally be achieved with around
50-60 hours of flight time, and also involves three written
examinations. A flight test is conducted prior to the issue
of the licence.
After a Private Pilot Licence, the trainee needs to build their
experience while developing their skills to the level required
for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence. The Commercial
licence is issued after the candidate has achieved 150 hours
flying experience, plus passed a written examination and a flight
test.
At this point the candidate is qualified to be paid for their
flying. There are, however two main limitations placed on a
"standard" Commercial Pilot – they can only fly during
daylight hours, and they must also fly in reasonably fair weather.
These limitations are significant for a CPL holder, so additional
training must be undertaken to remove them.
Generally, a CPL trainee will undertake training for a "Command
Instrument Rating" which allows them to fly at night and in
bad weather. If desired, the night flying component can be covered
on its own as a Night VFR rating.
After completion of this additional training the new Commercial
Pilot is in a much more employable situation, and is able to
pursue jobs in air charter and air freight operations.
The CPL holder can also undertake training at this point in
time to become a Flying Instructor – probably the best
way to obtain that first job in the aviation industry. Training
to be an Instructor also increases flying skills, as an Instructor
must be able to show proficiency in all flying manoeuvres.
Generally, employment will not be possible in the airlines
at this point in time as the new CPL holder does not have the
flying experience required. This is an important point, and
one that is often overlooked when deciding on training options.
The CPL holder will have to obtain employment flying small aircraft
in General Aviation to build up experience prior to being able
to apply to the airlines. This employment can be in the air
charter or air freight areas, or maybe as a Flying Instructor.
Gaining employment as a Flying Instructor is the easiest way
of increasing flying experience.
Medical requirements
The issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence is dependant on the
candidate passing a Class One Aviation Medical. This medical
includes a general physical examination, plus eyesight and hearing
tests.
Because an entire career depends on passing this medical, it
is generally wise to undertake the examination prior to commencing
training.
What do the airlines require?
 Full details are given on the following pages, however
the following is provided as a guide.
- Minimum age 21 years.
- Higher School Certificate (or overseas equivalent)
completed.
- Commercial Pilot Licence.
- Multi Engine endorsement.
- Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating.
- 1000 hours flying experience, including at
least
500 hours "in command"
Important considerations
The way you undertake training for a Commercial Pilot Licence
has a huge bearing on what your career prospects are in the
long term. Unfortunately, many people make the wrong decisions
at the beginning of their training and the result is a lost
opportunity for an aviation career.
There are some fundamental considerations that need to be of
primary concern when making your decision:
Age: The airlines will generally be looking
at taking on flight crew at the earliest possible age, generally
21 years. The reason for this is that there are significant
costs incurred by the airlines in training you, so they need
the longest return of service that you can give them prior to
retiring. This allows them to recover the training costs they
have invested in you. For this reason you should avoid any delays
in getting to a position where you can be applying for a flight
crew position.
Experience: The most important factor considered
when someone applies for a job with an airline is his or her
flying experience. It is the one qualification that all aviation
jobs are centred around, and it is therefore the most important
qualification you need to obtain.
It is crucial that you obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence
and other qualifications without much delay, and then start
working in the industry to build up your experience.
Qualifications: The main qualification for
employment as a pilot is the Commercial Pilot Licence. It is
of benefit to obtain a further qualification such as a Diploma.
A Diploma qualification is generally obtained on a one year
course of study, which is a normal period of time to obtain
a Commercial Pilot Licence. A Degree, however, will require
at least three years of ground study, and only produce the same
practical qualifications as a Diploma course. This is a poor
option as the delay in obtaining qualifications (an additional
2-2½ years could make you ineligible for entry to the
airlines. The Degree qualification will make little (if any)
difference to career prospects, as the industry is primarily
concerned with practical experience rather than educational
qualifications. A candidate completing a twelve month Diploma
course of study will have around 1500 hours flying experience
by the time the candidate undertaking the Degree course finishes
with around 200 hours experience. The Diploma candidate is ready
to apply for an airline job while the Degree student is looking
for work in General Aviation to start increasing their flying
experience.
If you would like to obtain a Degree qualification then you
can complete studies for this part time by correspondence after
completing a Diploma. This is by far the preferred option if
you would like a Degree as you receive the benefits of working
in the industry and building up experience as quickly as possible,
while still obtaining a Degree in the long run.
Summary
From the above, it can be seen that the preferred
path to follow for a career Professional Pilot is one that has
the following characteristics:
- Diploma qualification if possible, or professional
course of study.
- Study period is no more than 12 months to
be qualified and employable.
- Involves a wide range of experiences for
the trainee, including multi engine simulator training, and
high performance aircraft training.
- Provides a clear path into employment in
General Aviation to build up flying experience.
Courses
Diploma and Advanced Diploma Airline Pilot
Courses
You can obtain a student visa to come to Australia to study
any of the following courses. Basair will assist you with obtaining
your visa.
These courses are designed for the candidate who wishes to
obtain the best qualification possible, with the most efficient
full time training program. These courses contain training for
a Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi Engine Command Instrument
Rating as a minimum. Additional theory on subjects such as marketing,
and computing is also covered.
The Diploma of Aviation (Airline Preparation - Flight Instruction)
course provides the best path for a trainee to obtain employment
in General Aviation immediately on completion of the course.
These courses also provide credits towards study for a Degree
course if the candidate wishes to do so at a later date.
Airline Pilot Series
Fully accredited courses to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma
qualification level. These courses are accredited by the Vocational
Education and Training Accreditation Board of NSW (VETAB).
Courses commence on fixed dates throughout the year.
Enrolments close 3 weeks prior to course commencement.
Diploma of Aviation
(Commercial Pilot Licence)
- Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.
- Certificate IV qualification.
- Articulates into Degree courses.
- Multi engine Command Instrument Rating.
- Advanced flight training.
- Advanced CPL theory training.
- 55 hours multi engine flight time.
- 265 hours flight training experience, including
200 hours of flight time and 65 hours in our full motion
flight simulator.
- Course fee AUD$48,900 - includes
all theory, flying and materials. Accommodation not included.
Advanced Diploma of Aviation
(Airline Transport Pilot)
- Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.
- Diploma qualification.
- Articulates into Degree courses.
- Multi engine Command Instrument Rating.
- Advanced flight training.
- Advanced CPL theory training.
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence theory.
- 55 hours multi engine flight time.
- 265 hours flight training experience, including
200 hours of flight time and 65 hours in our full motion
flight simulator.
- Course fee AUD$52,200 - includes
all theory, flying and materials. Accommodation not included.
Advanced Diploma of Aviation
(Airline Preparation - Flight Instruction)
- Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.
- Diploma qualification.
- Articulates into Degree courses.
- Multi engine Command Instrument Rating.
- Grade III Flight Instructor Rating.
- Advanced pilot training.
- Advanced theory training.
- 55 hours multi engine flight time.
- 315 hours flight training experience, including
250 hours of flight time and 65 hours in our full motion
flight simulator.
- Course fee AUD$58,300 - includes
all theory, flying and materials. Accommodation not included.
General
All training provided by Basair is of the highest
quality, and the formal structure of our courses provides a
learning process with precisely defined goals throughout. 
A candidate is trained with a small group of other students
at the same level of experience and at the same time will interact
with students at varying levels in other courses. This provides
a wealth of information and provides a more stimulating learning
environment.
Basair is not a large, high turnover flying school, but a medium
sized school that maintains a real emphasis on the quality of
training and personal attention. At Basair the Chief Flying
Instructor is continually in contact with all instructors, and
closely monitors the progress of students, as well as the standards
being achieved.
While the learning environment at Basair promotes the highest
standards of professionalism, it is also an enjoyable place
to study. Class sizes are kept small, with each student receiving
personal tuition. Interaction with other Basair students is
a vital part of the learning process for a professional pilot
who will have to deal with many different people as their passengers.
Basair has a reputation for quality training, while retaining
a pleasant atmosphere, and this is also enjoyed by our full-time
students. Our fly away trips, competition days and other social
events are as much a part of our full-time students lives as
they are for our part-time students.
Basair facilities are unequalled with comfortable training
facilities, a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, plus a full motion
flight simulator in-house.
Vocational Guidance
Our vocational guidance service is provided to students to
help with both selection of courses and career paths in the
initial stages, to job placements on completion of their training.
Counselling with our student adviser is available at any time.
A course review committee ensures that course content is always
updated to keep abreast of changing technology, as well as with
changing industry needs.
Learning at Bankstown
Bankstown Airport provides the perfect location for professional
pilot training. One of the busiest airports in the Southern
Hemisphere, Bankstown provides an exciting and stimulating location
for all forms of training. Despite the bustling environment,
Bankstown enjoys few delays (unlike Sydney airport), top quality
facilities and a convenient location close to the City of Sydney
in Australia. The use of three parallel runways ensures any
traffic load is handled with ease. Proximity to the "training
area" where initial training is conducted is important, with
this area commencing just 5km from the runway complex. No time
is wasted travelling to a distant training area, and the close
proximity of Hoxton Park and Camden Airports provides added
scope for airport usage.
Enrolment procedure
Formal enrolment is required by completing
an application form (available by requesting an information
pack here). An interview and
aptitude test will then be conducted prior to enrolment being
confirmed.
Further information
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
The Chief Flying Instructor
Basair Australia Pty Ltd
685 Comper Street
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200
Phone: (02) 9791 0111
Facsimile: (02) 9791 0065
E-mail: fly@basair.com.au
Internet: www.basair.com.au
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