Basair Aviation College - Commercial Pilot Licence Courses Information Package

Information Package
Commercial Pilot Licence
Airline Preparation Courses

Basair has seen many flying training
Introduction organisations come and go and has outlasted
them all. The strength and security of training
with a proven organisation, and one that has
past students now flying with airlines all
Learning to fly is one of life’s most around the world, is an important part of
exhilarating experiences. The freedom of embarking on an aviation career.
flight is almost without bounds.
The motivation behind the formation of Basair
Flying training is a was to provide a centre
specialised field that of aviation learning that
requires professionalism, proves itself by results.
quality and an emphasis The philosophy
on safety. You need to underpinning the
feel comfortable at your organisation was that of
college, and with your a focus on clients – and
instructor. You need a helping clients achieve
college that has a solid what their goals are.
reputation for quality. The results that have
Basair is a progressive, been achieved since
imaginative and modern Basair started have
college that provides all shown that the
of the above. We have a philosophy has worked. Basair has many
wide range of quality training courses, a past clients now enjoying rewarding careers
diverse fleet of aircraft maintained to the in airlines, working as charter pilots, and
highest standards, the best in facilities and teaching other people the wonders of flying.
most importantly - a professional team of
instructors. Training
In order to provide the best possible training,
History we constantly refine and improve our
Basair commenced operating in 1991 at courses.
Bankstown Airport in Sydney. Basair has trained pilots who are now flying in
The business was started by Darrin Ward, a major airlines as well as those who want a
senior flying instructor, who still owns the new, exciting hobby. We offer accredited
company, and works in the business today. courses for Certificates in Aviation for Private
Darrin holds an Airline Transport Pilot and Commercial Pilot licence level, plus
Licence, a multi engine Command Instrument Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and
Rating, a Grade One Flight Instructor Rating, Professional Pilot Series courses for career
multi engine training approval, and is pilots. These courses are accredited by the
approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Vocational Education and Training
Authority to conduct flight tests right through Accreditation Board (VETAB) of NSW. This
to the Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi accreditation is recognition of the quality of
Engine Command Instrument Rating level. our courses, and is your guarantee of a high
standard. Additionally, Basair is a member of
the Australian Council for Private Education
and Training.
Basair has obtained course accreditation in its
own right - rather than the more common
process of licensing a course from another
organisation. This means that we teach our
own courses the way they were designed to
be taught – and we have complete control
over the delivery of those courses.
Additionally, Basair is a “Registered Training
Organisation” which allows us to deliver
accredited courses, and is your indicator of

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minimum levels of quality, facilities and being evaluated and retrained to maintain the
standards of course delivery. highest standards.
The licence you gain when studying with Flying training is a personal experience
Basair will give you a highly respected between you and your instructor. Your
qualification that is a recognised international instructor will get to know you, how you fly,
qualification. what your strengths and weaknesses are.
We have a modern flight simulator. Use of Additionally, the Chief Flying Instructor
this equipment is incorporated into all of our oversees all training, and will happily discuss
training. We also have an extensive video your training with you at any time.
library as well as a complete computer aided The team of instructors at Basair comprises a
briefing system. group of senior Grade One Instructors who
have many years of flight instruction behind
them. The majority of our instructors have
also been trained by Basair - so the
standardisation of our training techniques is
unequalled.
Aircraft
Basair's fleet of aircraft is diverse, with some
aircraft types not available elsewhere in
Sydney. With a selection of different types
available for you to fly, the Basair fleet is one
of the most comprehensive in the region.
Facilities From our basic trainers, to our advanced
multi engine turbocharged aircraft, Basair's
Basair Aviation College has two campuses – CPL trainees experience a wide range of
one located at Bankstown Airport south west different aircraft types during their training.
of Sydney, and another located at Cessnock
Airport – north of Sydney. Location
Each campus comprises a modern air- Basair is located at Bankstown Airport, 25 km
conditioned building complex containing south-west of Sydney. Just a thirty minute
classrooms, simulator facilities, pilot lounge, drive from the city centre brings you to the
and administration. busiest airport in the southern hemisphere,
Rather than being located in the side of a and the fifth busiest airport in the world. We
hangar Basair has dedicated facilities that are fortunate at Bankstown that even with
have been custom designed and built as a such activity, we have few delays due to a
place of learning. Set back from the aircraft complex of four runways. Bankstown also
parking area provides the benefits of a quiet
location for study, while still being close to
the aircraft fleet.
Basair is not just a flying college. We have a
lounge area for your use, a bar-be-que area
with picnic tables, plus a fully equipped flight
planning room with fax and telephone
facilities. The college is open seven days a
week, from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and you are
welcome to call in at any time for assistance
or advice - there is always someone to
answer any questions you have.
has a control tower - ensuring our clients are
Instructors trained in a professional airspace
environment from their very first lesson. It
We can only provide quality courses with
has long been said that quot;if you can fly at
quality teachers. Our instructors are all
Bankstown - you can fly anywhere!quot;. Those
trained professionals, and are continually
who learn to fly at Bankstown have the skills


and experience to be able to fly into the University studies
busiest of airports with ease and confidence.
Basair also offers an innovative course in
Naturally, exposure to the procedures of conjunction with the University of Newcastle.
Bankstown is a valuable part of the training of On this course you can study for your aviation
a Commercial Pilot. You can feel confident qualifications, while at the same time studying
knowing you can handle high levels of air for a Business Degree with the University.
traffic anywhere in the world.
This is an ideal program if you are looking at
Two great options for training giving yourself the best opportunity in the
As well as being located at Bankstown Airport aviation industry, while at the same time
in Sydney, Basair has another base at keeping a wide range of employment options
Cessnock Airport in the Hunter Valley, just open with additional qualifications.
west of Newcastle. Details of this course are on page 23 in this
information.
Into the future...
We have always been at the forefront of
technology at Basair. Computer aided
training, the latest digital flight simulators,
extensive audio-visual training aids are just
some examples.

There are many benefits that stem from the
synergy between operations at these two
locations.
Clients have the choice to fly at either
location - without undergoing check flights
that are normally required.
You are also able to inject some real variety The information superhighway is the road to
into your training by occasionally having the future, and Basair was the first Australian
lessons at our Cessnock base. This is flying college on the Internet, and one of the
accomplished completely transparently – and first flying colleges in the world to launch into
provides you with extra insights into your CyberSpace. We have electronic mail
training. facilities to provide rapid communications
with our clients locally, and internationally.
Advanced standing for higher
The e-mail system is also used to provide
studies. support for theory tuition. Additionally, we
Basair courses provide you with advanced have a full information service on the World
standing in higher studies courses. On Wide Web. Our web site provides a wealth of
completion of a Basair course you can enrol information about aviation careers, links to
to continue your studies to a Degree level airlines, and you can even listen to the control
utilising “Distance Education”. This enables tower on the Internet! Study resources for
you to work in the industry and build your our clients are also available on our web site.
flying experience while continuing with You can find us at http://www.basair.com.au
advanced studies.
With sufficient industry experience you will be We are pleased to welcome you to Basair,
able to enrol in a Master of Aviation course. and we look forward to helping you achieve
This qualification is significantly higher than your goals as a career pilot.
that of a Degree, and Basair courses provide a
path to this qualification if you so desire.


Key points
! Basair holds accreditation from the operated by commercial operators in
Vocational Education and Training the industry.
Accreditation Board (VETAB) for its ! Rather than many of the flying hours
courses. This means that being in “low end” aircraft like the
Government accreditation has been Cessna 152, our courses ensure that
obtained, and ensures high you are conversant with the
standards of course delivery. operations of all the aircraft types
Accreditation also means that likely to be used in your first aviation
candidates studying these courses job. To achieve this we ensure that
are eligible for AUSTUDY and other you gain exposure to a wide range of
similar financial assistance. aircraft types during your training,
! Basair’s courses are designed in- with sufficient hours on each type to
house by aviation professionals with consolidate your learning.
many years of experience training ! Theory courses are conducted
Commercial Pilots. The courses are according to a structured syllabus.
also designed to the latest You do not need to self-study the
Competency Based Training material. You are trained for your
standards. theory exams – not left to try and
! We conduct training to Flight train yourself using “self teaching”
Instructor rating level, and we hold methods.
approval to conduct theory ! The Diploma and Advanced Diploma
examinations up to Grade One courses start on fixed dates and run
Instructor Rating level. This gives an to a structured program, rather than
indication of the quality of training commencing at random times. This
provided, and the confidence that the allows us to fully integrate your flying
Civil Aviation Safety Authority has in and theory training.
the quality of previous candidates ! All flight tests are conducted as you
from the college. progress through to your
! Our courses incorporate our Commercial Pilot Licence, and not
sophisticated multiengine flight just a final Commercial Pilot flight
simulators for Command Instrument test. You will pass the General Flying
Rating training. We also have an in- Progress Test and then obtain a
house Authorised Test Officer who Private Pilot Licence on the way to
can conduct tests in the simulators. obtaining your Commercial Pilot
! A wide range of high performance Licence. This means that you are
aircraft are available for trainees to able to carry passengers with you
fly, such as the constant-speed when you are building your
equipped Tobago single engine experience. (If only the CPL test was
aircraft compared to the fixed-pitch conducted you would never carry
Piper Cherokee or Cessna 172, and passengers with you - until your very
the more complex Twin Comanche first flight employed as a Commercial
compared to a Duchess, Partenavia Pilot!)
or Seminole multi engine aircraft. It
is vital to be trained to fly higher
performance aircraft like those


Valuable exposure is then gained to the

Commercial responsibilities of the carriage of passengers.
The Private Licence will generally be achieved

Pilot with around 50-60 hours of flight time and
also involves three written examinations. A
flight test is conducted prior to the issue of

Careers the licence.
After gaining a Private Pilot Licence, the
trainee needs to build experience while
A career as a Commercial Pilot is one that is developing skills to the level required for the
dreamed of by many people. An exciting issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence. At this
career, it offers many rewards such as travel, stage of the training course Basair trainees
job security and attractive salaries. undertake a series of cross country flight to
Decisions that affect the long-term career destinations like the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers
prospects of a candidate need to be made Rock and many other outback locations.
before any training is commenced, and these Extensive experience is gained in remote area
decisions need to be made carefully. navigation, and operation from outback
This document will provide you with
information about career pathways and
training required to follow those pathways. It
is our hope that decisions regarding a career
in aviation will be made easier after reading
this document.
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.
An important consideration when embarking
on an aviation career is the quality and nature
of the training course undertaken. It is
important to undertake a course of training
that provides the best range of career skills,
while not taking excessive time to achieve
these skills. A course should be completed
within a twelve month period, and then
employment obtained to build flying
experience.
Further studies can be undertaken once the
initial course is completed. These studies are
normally done via “Distance Education” to
allow you to continue working in the aviation
industry and building experience. airstrips. Training to raise standards to the
The first stage of a Commercial Pilot Licence levels required for a Commercial Pilot Licence
is to obtain a Private Pilot Licence. This is also conducted during this time.
licence allows a pilot to carry passengers, but The Commercial licence is issued after the
not for hire or reward - they cannot be paid candidate has achieved a minimum of 150
for their flying. All Basair Commercial Pilot hours flying experience, plus passed a written
Licence candidates are required to pass the examination and a flight test. Basair
PPL. This then allows them to carry candidates will be required to pass an
passengers while on navigation flights. additional seven exams prior to obtaining
their Commercial Licence. This ensures that


our candidates are at a higher level of Medical requirements
knowledge than the typical CPL candidate.
The issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence is
At this point the candidate is qualified to be dependent on the candidate passing a Class
paid for their flying. There are, however two One Aviation Medical. This medical includes
main limitations placed on a quot;standardquot; a general physical examination, plus eyesight
Commercial Pilot - they can only fly during and hearing tests.
daylight hours, and they must also fly in
Because an entire career depends on passing
reasonably fair weather. These limitations are
this medical, we always recommend that a
significant for a CPL holder, so additional
full Class One medical is completed prior to
training must be undertaken to remove these
commencing training.
restrictions.
A list of medical examiners is included with
Generally, a CPL trainee will undertake
this information.
training for a quot;Command Instrument Ratingquot;
which allows them to fly at night and in bad What do the airlines require?
weather. If desired, the night flying The following is provided as a guide. Please
component can be covered on its own as a note that these requirements are typical of the
Night VFR rating. major international and domestic airlines
The CPL holder can also undertake training at (QANTAS and Virgin Blue) however regional
this stage to become a Flying Instructor - and commuter airlines may have quite
probably the best way to obtain that first job different requirements:
in the aviation industry. Training to be an ! Minimum age 21 years.
Instructor also increases flying skills, as an ! Higher School Certificate (or
Instructor must be able to show high levels of equivalent) completed.
proficiency in all flying manoeuvres. ! Commercial Pilot Licence.
After completion of this additional training the ! Multi Engine endorsement.
new Commercial Pilot is in a much more ! Multi Engine Command Instrument
employable situation, and is able to pursue Rating.
jobs in air charter and air freight operations. ! 1000 hours flying experience,
Generally, employment will not be possible in including at least 500 hours quot;in
the airlines at this stage as the new CPL commandquot;.
holder does not have sufficient flying
experience to meet the minimum entry
Important considerations
requirements for the airlines. This is an The way you undertake training for a
important point and one that is often Commercial Pilot Licence has a significant
overlooked when deciding on training bearing on what your career prospects will be
options. The CPL holder will have to obtain in the long term. Unfortunately, many people
employment flying aircraft in General Aviation make the wrong decisions at the beginning of
to build up experience prior to applying to the their training and the result is a lost
airlines. This employment can be in the air opportunity for an aviation career.
charter or air freight areas, or maybe as a There are some fundamental considerations
Flying Instructor. that need to be of primary concern when
Basair’s training courses are designed to making your decision:
allow you to expedite your path into Age - If aiming at a career with the major
employment in the aviation industry, and airlines: The major airlines will generally be
therefore strengthen your career prospects looking at taking on flight crew at the earliest
with an airline. possible age, between 21 and 30 years old.
Gaining employment initially as a Flying The reason for this is that there are significant
Instructor is the simplest way of increasing costs incurred by the airlines in training you,
flying experience, and it also allows the pilot so they need the longest return of service that
to work from major population centres. you can give them prior to retiring. This
Flying training experience is also regarded allows them to recover the training costs they
highly by the airlines as this background gives have invested in you.
a good grounding for future check and For this reason you should avoid any delays
training captains in the airlines. in getting to a position where you can be


applying for a flight crew position. You the Degree candidate with significantly
should complete a course of training that runs increased experience levels.
for no more than twelve months, and then If you would like to obtain a Degree
commence working in the industry. If you qualification then you can complete studies
would like to obtain a Degree (or similar) for this after completing a Diploma - generally
qualification then do this once you are part time by “Distance Education”. This is by
working in the industry and increasing your far the preferred option as you receive the
aeronautical experience. benefits of working in the industry and
Age - If looking at other career options building up experience as quickly as possible,
(regional and commuter airlines, flying while still obtaining a Degree qualification.
instructor, charter pilot etc.): Age is no Basair's Diploma and Advanced Diploma
barrier to someone wanting to fly for a living. courses provide full credits towards a Degree
The main restrictions on a Commercial Pilot course, and will therefore significantly shorten
arise at 60 years of age, so the time and cost of finishing a
early retirement is not a Degree once one of our
requirement for being a courses have been completed.
pilot!
Additionally, it is worth
Experience: The most considering completing a
important factor higher qualification in other
considered when you subject areas such as Business
apply for a job is your Management or Marketing, as
flying experience. It is the these courses provide
one qualification that all excellent background
aviation jobs are centred knowledge for pilots. The
around, and it is therefore major airlines are now looking
the most important qualification you need to closely at qualifications and experience
obtain. outside the aviation field as a benefit for their
Most airlines will require a minimum of 500 or flight crew to have.
1000 hours before you can apply for a pilot
position with them. Summary
It is crucial that you obtain your Commercial From the above, it can be seen that the
Pilot Licence and other qualifications without preferred path to follow for a career
much delay, and then start working in the Professional Pilot is one that has the following
industry to build up your experience. characteristics:
! Diploma qualification if possible, or
Qualifications: The main qualification for
professional course of study.
employment as a pilot is the Commercial Pilot
! Study period of no more than 12
Licence. It is of benefit to obtain a further
months to be qualified and
qualification such as a Diploma. A Diploma
employable.
qualification is obtained after a one year
! Involves a wide range of experiences
course of study, which is the minimum time it
for the trainee, including multi engine
will normally take to obtain a Commercial
simulator training, and high
Pilot Licence.
performance aircraft training.
A Degree, however will require at least three ! Provides a clear path into
years of ground study, and produce the same employment in General Aviation to
practical qualifications as a Diploma course. build up flying experience.
The delay in obtaining a Degree qualification
(an additional 2-21/2 years) could make you Types of study.
ineligible for entry to the major airlines. A There are two main ways of studying for a
candidate completing a twelve month Commercial Pilot Licence:
Diploma course of study will have around ! Full time study - Professional Pilot
1500 hours flying experience by the time a Courses and Certificate or Diploma
candidate undertaking the Degree course Airline Pilot Course, and
finishes with around 200 hours experience. ! Part time study - Professional Pilot
This places the Diploma candidate ahead of Courses.


The avenue followed depends entirely on Diploma & Advanced Diploma Airline Pilot
your situation, but the following should be Courses
considered: Designed for the candidate who wishes to
Full time study provides the fastest path to a obtain a high qualification level, with the most
Commercial Pilot Licence, however it also efficient full time training program. These
(naturally) requires a greater time and courses contain training for a Commercial
financial commitment. Full time study will Pilot Licence and Multi Engine Command
also be less susceptible to delays due to Instrument Rating as a minimum. Additional
weather etc. as the course can be rearranged theory on subjects such as marketing, and
to suit the conditions. computing is also covered. Depending on the
course chosen, Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Part time study (e.g. flying on weekends)
theory or a Grade III Flight Instructor Rating
allows more flexibility in study in terms of
are also included in the courses.
time and financial commitment. It does,
however, take longer to qualify when The Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Airline
studying part time, plus you are more prone Preparation - Flight Instruction) course
to delays with weather since there are limited provides the best path for a trainee to obtain
days on which to train. employment in General Aviation immediately
on completion of the course.
Basair has designed professional pilot
courses that provide our clients with the best Employment Prospects
possible start in the competitive aviation
Basair evaluates all trainees for potential
industry. As well as our accredited Certificate
employment on the completion of their
and Diploma Courses, Basair has a range of
course.
courses for the trainee wishing to study part-
time, or to gain alternative qualifications to Candidates are evaluated on the basis of
those offered. performance during the course, effort made,
skills obtained, general flying proficiency,
Courses personality and demeanour. Successful
Basair courses assume no previous flying candidates will be interviewed on completion
experience or knowledge. Each course of their course.
outlined in this material provides training Any candidates who are evaluated for
from ab-initio through to full Commercial Pilot potential employment may also be
Licence. recommended to another operator for
Several Professional Pilot courses are employment.
available, each one catering to a different Basair has an extensive network of contacts in
career stream for the candidate. the aviation industry and our Vocational
! Full time study can be undertaken for Guidance service allows candidates to be
any of the Professional Pilot series, recommended to an operator who is currently
plus our accredited Diploma and seeking new flight crew
Advanced Diploma Airline Pilot
courses.
! Part time study is available for any of
the Professional Pilot series.
Professional Pilot Series
Available on both a part time and full time
study basis, these courses give the greatest
flexibility in both scheduling and financial
commitment.
The basic course is for a Commercial Pilot
Licence, with other courses providing training
beyond that level.
Payment for the training can be made as the
course progresses, or in instalments.


I come from a background which perhaps

What gives me some authority in simply stating it
was above and beyond my expectations. I
was particularly impressed with Charles'
instructional style and skills.

people say I am not usually given to responding in such a
way but thought in this instance I would. Well
done!”

about Paul Baker.
Private Pilot Licence.

“I spent 6 years in the Royal Air Force as
Basair Tactical Communications Specialist and
always wondered what it would be like if I had
chosen a career as a Pilot. Due to age
“I highly recommend Basair's Advanced
Diploma in Aviation course. From day one the restrictions of the Royal Air Force pilot
course has proven challenging, yet highly recruiting policy (19-23) I decided to research
rewarding. a company that would give me professional
training to the highest standards that would
The enthusiastic instructors demonstrate their
prepare me for the Civil Aviation Industry.
commitment to quality coaching and support
via interactive ground lessons and exciting in- After some research, I decided to undertake
flight tuition. As the Diploma class is the Advanced Diploma of Aviation course
encouraged to progress as a class it is this (Flight Instructor) with Basair due to the
team environment that fosters a strong professionalism portrayed in dealing with
support network to ensure all students my requests and the supply of information to
achieve their best. me as an international student. The fact that
Basair trains their clients in the busiest airport
It is this approach to aviation schooling which
in Australia (Bankstown Airport) was also
reinforces Basair's reputation as Sydney's
attractive as real life/live environment offers
premier flying institution.”
great experience compared to other schools I
Justin Clarke. had considered. The Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Aviation. course comprises of 14 months of solid study
which would normally take 3 years
“All Instructors I have had have all been at University. This I also found to be very
extremely helpful. They have all been more advantageous considering my age with
than willing to help with any aspect of flying, advancing within aviation industry.
and have all provided instruction to a very
high standard. At present I am completing my
Commercial exams and can confirm the
The course has been very enjoyable in all quality of training is to a high standard. I find
aspects. It has been very rewarding, and myself setting high personal goals to improve
contributing to this is the quality of the my general flying in anyway that is possible. I
instruction provided.” highly recommend Basair as a high quality
Overall, Basair is a very professional training facility that looks to achieve my
organisation, which provides instruction of a maximum potential and drive my motivation
very high standard. It promotes beyond the Commercial licence.”
professionalism and a friendly atmosphere.” Matt Batchelor.
D. Rositano. Advanced Diploma of Aviation.
Commercial Pilot Licence.

“Darrin, I wish to take the opportunity of
congratulating you on the standards of Basair
I encountered and in particular the work of
my flight instructor.


“My Instructor is professional, willing to help, “Thank you for the hospitality and all the
friendly. I’ve never had a problem. effort provided to assist Kapieni gain his
My course is well run. It tries to get us present skills. We believe that this has set the
through without rushing things, which is how standard for his future career in aviation and
it should be.” he will be proud to demonstrate when
pursuing to complete his Commercial Pilot
I have never had a problem with any Cessna
License.
152s. The Tobagos are nice aircraft.”
Once again our sincere appreciation and kind
Wesley Reid.
regards.”
Private Pilot Licence.
Kapieni's Mum & Dad.
“I am immensely proud of achieving my (Commercial Pilot Licence)
Private Pilot Licence. Without Basair’s quality
staff, friendly professional atmosphere and “All Instructors are very helpful and friendly. I
continual encouragement, I am not sure I find their experience and knowledge a major
would have persevered. contribution to my flying. The fact that I can
rely on my Instructor or any other instructor
I congratulate you for your staff selection and
in the school for that matter, for help and
customer oriented business. I keep my eyes
guidance is very encouraging.
open and can confirm what you probably
already know, that there is no more attractive I find my course very interesting and a
flying school at Bankstown – and of course challenge. The Twin Comanche has so far
this is no accident.” been the most challenging and delightful
aircraft to fly.”
Mack Gridley.
Private Pilot Licence. R. Reddy.
“The friendliness and professionalism of my
Instructor has been excellent throughout my “The course has been great. The instructors
training at Basair. Outside of working hours here take you to your limits and test your
and on fly aways he has been a good friend abilities to the fullest, while maintaining a safe
and also professional at the same time. My and helpful teaching environment. I have
Instructor has paid close attention to my enjoyed this and have learned more about my
progress throughout all stages of my training. own abilities than I ever thought capable.
It’s a good safety culture – the company and The aircraft are well maintained and no
every instructor is looking after not just their shortcuts are taken on training. During my
safety but also the student’s safety which is of course I have found the aircraft more than
great priority. capable for the task at hand, as are the
instructors who take the necessary time to
Overall the professionalism and the way the
make sure you understand all aspects of the
company works (and associates with people)
course.”
is excellent.
Paul Oliver.
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Basair to
Advanced Diploma of Aviation.
anybody if they were interested in flying
socially or for a career.” The Diploma course has been challenging
Scott Plane, and yet rewarding. The course has tested my
Commercial Pilot Licence. abilities physically and mentally. I have
learned skills I thought I wouldn't be capable
of for some time.
All instructors have a high standard of
knowledge and are willing to help at any time.
The environment here is friendly and safe
with all planes well maintained. Planes here
are always clean and tidy and close to our
school.
The time I have had here has been fun and I
look forward to the rest of the course.


Matthew Brown. In my opinion Stuart Venison is a human
Advanced Diploma of Aviation. asset for Basair. I am writing to commend him
not because he does his job well, but because
“The Diploma course from day one has been time and again he has gone beyond his call of
well balanced between flying and theory. The duty through his display of professionalism,
course has been structured to develop the subject matter expertise, understanding and
skills and knowledge required to attain the commitment towards helping me excel as a
desired level of training, with the instructors pilot.
and staff being friendly and easily It is my humble request that his efforts be
approachable to answer any questions. recognised in a manner you deem fit. It will
The flight training has been to a high only encourage him and other people within
standard, with the ground work equally Basair to provide a level of service that truly
meeting the high standards that Basair represents your company as a leader in the
achieves. The effort required is intense, but eyes of your customers.
the knowledge gains in a short period of time Abhishek Bhattacharjee
has been immense. Private Pilot Licence.
All these factors contribute to the highly
rewarding and enjoyable training that the “I was a recent student at Basair and I am
Diploma course provides.” writing to thank you and your staff for a most
Lyndon Batchelor. professional and enjoyable learning
Advanced Diploma of Aviation experience.
I studied for my PPL with Basair whilst I was
“Darrin, we have not met but I wished to take working in Sydney and I gained 35 hours of
the opportunity of congratulating you on the valuable flying time including 5 hours of solo
standards of Basair I encountered today and flying.
in particular the work of my flight instructor. From the moment I started with Basair there
I come from a background which perhaps was a clear emphasis on safety whilst
gives me some authority in simply stating it maintaining the enjoyment of flying. I have to
was above and beyond my expectations. I admit that I was a little nervous when I first
was particularly impressed with his started, but after a couple of lessons with my
instructional style and skills. instructor the fear had disappeared and I
I am not usually given to responding in such a realised that in flying I had discovered a new
way but thought in this instance I would. Well pleasure that would be with me for life.
done!” I found my instructor to have all the qualities
Paul Baker. that in my opinion makes a first rate
Diploma of Aviation. instructor. His attention to safety was always
paramount as was his eye for detail. He
“I have been a student with Basair for almost communicated information in a clear, concise
a year now and last Saturday (15th April) I manner and taught me the value of good
passed my GFPT with flying colors under very airmanship and forward-thinking.
windy conditions of 20-22 knots crosswind. Once again a big thank you to all at Basair.
I have done majority of my training under the The training I received far exceeded my
instruction of Stuart Venison. Purpose of expectations and I hope to study with Basair
writing this email is to acknowledge the again at some point in the near future.”
incredible job that Stuart has done since he Richard Ellis.
took over as my instructor. Private Pilot Licence.
I am a business owner and recognise the
importance of commending people who
continuously perform beyond their call of
duty. These people are true human assets
and in a service based industry, they
represent core reasons for customer
satisfaction and success of an organisation.


QANTAS Pilot
career information
The following information has been reproduced from the QANTAS general recruitment
information and details the pilot career requirements for joining QANTAS. This is a useful
reference in deciding which course of study is the most appropriate, as well as what the general
career path is once employed by QANTAS.

“A career as a Qantas pilot is an extremely rewarding one in terms of job
satisfaction and self-esteem. The much-publicised aspect of financial reward is
commensurate with the time, work and effort required to maintain the position. The
learning process will continue throughout your flying career.
Study for a career as a Qantas pilot begins in a school where you should be
studying English, Mathematics and Science for years Eleven and Twelve. The
Science subject may be a multi-element subject but ensure you include an element
of physics, it may be Physics or it may be Engineering Science. Your subject choice
and marks achieved should allow you to matriculate to a major university to study
science.
At school you should take any opportunities to develop skills in leadership, team
work, awareness and co-ordination. Practise leading people; involve yourself in team
or group activities; read, listen, observe, do and appreciate as much as you are
able; practise and participate in eye-hand, and eye-hand-foot co-ordination activities
including sports such as cricket, baseball, softball, hockey, tennis, squash and golf.
It is recommended you take a full Commercial or Air Transport Pilot Licence medical
examination, including a check of your hearing and eyesight before you make your
subject choice for years Eleven and Twelve. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority or
Flying Training organisation will support you with the details of your most
convenient Approved Medical Examiner. If a flying career is to be denied to you
because of medical problems it is best to know before choosing subjects for the final
two years of school.
After school the decision to start flying training straight away or continue study is
yours. You do not require a degree to fly with Qantas as a pilot.
You should plan to undertake your own flying training. Qantas does not sponsor
people to learn to fly, we employ people who have:
! A Commercial Pilot Licence;
! A Command Instrument Rating;
! A multi-engine aircraft endorsement on their licence;
! Passed the Air Transport Pilot Licence theory examination and have 500 hours
flying experience in command of an aircraft.
After gaining your Commercial Pilot Licence you will have to find employment in the
General Aviation industry. There are many different flying activities including
instructing, freight, aerial tours, charter, mustering, survey, joyflights, or flying for
the smaller airlines which present opportunities for pilots to build their experience to
the minimum level required to join Qantas.
Qantas advertises pilot vacancies in the major newspapers. These advertisements
include the application criteria and a request for qualified pilots to apply.


A comprehensive Pilot Selection Process, comprising assessments of abilities,
personality, aptitude, medical fitness and two interviews is applied to ensure the
quality of recruits entering Qantas is very high.
A successful applicant will spend between four and six months training with Qantas
before commencing flying on regular services. You will learn the aircraft systems,
flying procedures, flight planning, navigation and emergency procedures on the
aircraft simulators.
You will leave the Training Centre as a Second Officer.
Second Officers are carried on long-range flights so Qantas can conform to the
Flight and Duty time limitations by allowing the Captain and First Officer to take rest
periods off the Flight Deck. The time spent observing other crew members during
takeoff and landing, plus the practice obtained by flying the aircraft in cruise, is a
continuation of the learning process, begun in school, which will prepare the Second
Officer for training for Promotion to First Officer. Promotion to First Officer may be
offered after attaining Second Officer rank and depends on vacancies occurring,
seniority, proficiency and the successful completion of the promotion course.
First officers are Co-Captains. They make command decisions and judgements while
operating ‘In Command Under Supervision’ of the Captain. First Officers are
approved to fly the aircraft during takeoff and landing, as well as in cruise.
First Officers could expect to begin Command training between three and ten years
after promotion to First Officer, depending again on vacancies, seniority, proficiency
and successful completion of a training course which may take up to six months.
The Captain has the ultimate responsibility for each flight; for the aircraft, the crew,
the passengers and the freight.
Retirement age from Qantas is currently 55 years but pilots may extend their
employment to 60 years by agreement with the company. Adequate superannuation
is available together with other benefits which may change slightly from time to
time.
A Qantas pilot may expect to be away from home for up to six months a year. Most
expenses incurred away from Sydney are met by Qantas.
The opportunities to see the world, work with the latest technology which is
maintained to the highest standards and operate as part of a highly trained,
motivated and dedicated crew of professional people both in the air and on the
ground is well worth the time, work and effort which begins in school and continues
throughout your career as a pilot.
Qantas is in a service industry which exposes it to the cycles of booms and busts in
both the domestic and international economies. Cycles of growth and contraction in
a pilot's employment are a result. The ‘windows of opportunity’ to join Qantas as a
pilot open infrequently and irregularly and for varying lengths of time. Young people
who want to fly with Qantas must be qualified and ready to apply when the
‘window’ is open. You cannot be sure there will be sufficient time to qualify before
the ‘window’ closes again. You have to be prepared.
Good luck with your career endeavours. If you choose aviation we are sure you will
enjoy it and we hope to see you flying with Qantas.”

Source: QANTAS web site.


Career paths
There are many varied and rewarding
career paths available in the aviation
industry.
Below is a list of the various career
paths available after completion of a
course of training.
Keep in mind that if a career in an airline
is your goal, then you will need to work
in one of the following fields until such
time as you have gained enough flying
experience to meet the airline’s intake
requirements.

Qualification Career options immediately after course
Commercial Pilot Basic air freight, basic air charter (day, fair weather only), scenic
Licence joyflights, aerial photography. Employment difficult around the
major cities - generally required to move to the “bush” to gain
experience.

Commercial Pilot Basic air freight, basic air charter (day & night, fair weather only -
Licence + Night night flying is freight only), scenic joyflights (day only), aerial
VFR Rating photography. Employment difficult around the major cities -
generally required to move to the “bush” to gain experience.

Commercial Pilot Air freight, air charter (day & night, all weather conditions),
Licence + scenic joyflights (day and night), aerial photography, regional
Command airline operations. Employment difficult around the major
Instrument Rating cities - generally required to move to the “bush” to gain
experience. This is due to the large and high performance
aircraft types often used into the major centres - greater
experience required.

Commercial Pilot Air freight, air charter (day & night, all weather conditions),
Licence + scenic joyflights (day and night), aerial photography, regional
Command airline operations, flying instructor. Employment prospects
Instrument Rating good both in major centres and in the “bush”. Flying schools in
+ Flight Instructor major centres can employ newly qualified flying instructors with
Rating basic experience. These instructors have limitations placed on
what they can teach until they have gained greater experience.


Professional Pilot Series
Fully approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, these courses provide an excellent entry
path for the candidate wanting a career in aviation.
The courses provide for a wide range of
career paths, with several different
qualification levels. Additionally, further
qualifications can be added to any course to
tailor the course to suit the requirements of
the candidate.
The main features of the courses include:
! Courses commence as required by the
trainee.
! Part time and full time training available.
! Variations to the courses are available to
suit the requirements of the trainee.
! Recognition given for all previous
training.
! Courses utilise advanced training and digital simulators.
! Vocational guidance service available.
! Fees can be paid in lump-sum blocks, or on a pay-as-you-go basis.
! Not included in fee: textbooks (approx. $400), operational documents (approx. $250), medical
exam fees (approx. $300) and headset ($150 - $500).
! Supplements are available to increase the multi-engine flight time in any of these courses.
! Course fees are not fixed fees – they are a guideline as to what the qualifications will cost.
Course fees can are subject to change if standard prices change during the course.
! Vocational courses are GST exempt.

Professional Pilot Course Level 1

Qualifications obtained
! Commercial Pilot Licence.
! Single engine aircraft endorsement.
! Constant speed propeller endorsement.

Aeronautical experience
! 160 hours flight training experience, including 150 hours of flight time and 10 hours flight
simulator.
! Aircraft types flown: Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Aerospatiale Tobago. Additional types
available: Piper Warrior, Beechcraft Sierra, Cessna 182, Cessna 210, Piper Lance.

Duration
! Duration 38 weeks full time, varies for part time study.

Course fee
$27,900



! Multi Engine Commercial Pilot Licence.
! Multi engine aircraft endorsement.
! Retractable undercarriage endorsement.

! 20 hours multi engine flight time.
! 180 hours flight training experience,
including 150 hours of flight time and 30
hours flight simulator.
! Aircraft types flown: Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Aerospatiale Tobago, Beechcraft Sierra, Piper
Twin Comanche. Additional types available: Piper Warrior, Cessna 182, Cessna 210, Piper
Lance, Piper Chieftain.

Duration

Course fee
$30,800


! Multi Engine Night VFR rating.

simulator.

Duration

Course fee
$33,600



! Multi Engine Command Instrument rating (including night flying).

simulator.

Duration

Course fee
$46,300


! Multi Engine Command Instrument rating (including night flying).

simulator.

Duration

Course fee
$47,500


Diploma & Vocational guidance
From the very beginning of the course,
Basair's careers counsellor will be evaluating

Advanced the various skills and personality traits of
each candidate on the course. Where
appropriate, we will make recommendations

Diploma as to potential career paths, and we will
modify sections of the course to direct the
candidate towards the most appropriate

Airline Pilot qualifications for that career stream.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Series Recognition given for previous training if
either the General Flying progress Test
(GFPT) or the Private Pilot licence test has
These courses are Airline preparation been passed.
courses designed for the candidate looking
at a career with a domestic or international Course inclusions & exclusions
airline. They involve advanced training in All course fees include textbooks, theory
both theory and flying, and provide skills and tuition, theory exams, operational
qualifications well beyond those obtained documentation, headset, navigation
with a basic Commercial Pilot Licence. equipment, flight tests and licence issue fees.
Basair has developed a unique syllabus of Uniform and medical exam fees are not
training that provides a broad range of flying included in course fees.
experiences for trainees utilising some of the
most advanced instruction around, including Additional costs will be incurred if theory or
the use of digital flight simulators. flight tests require a re-sit, or if additional
flying is required to reach the required
Accreditation standards.
Fully accredited courses to a Certificate or For students who complete each stage of the
Diploma qualification level. These courses course successfully and require no additional
are accredited by the Vocational Education training or examinations there are no
and Training Accreditation Board of NSW additional fees to complete these courses.
(VETAB). They are recognised by the
Australian National Training Authority Financial assistance
(ANTA).
Candidates studying Diploma and Advanced
Candidates are eligible for AUSTUDY Diploma courses are eligible for AUSTUDY
assistance if they meet the relevant criteria. assistance if they meet the relevant
Commencement dates requirements. Basair can also provide
Courses commence on three fixed dates details of a finance broker who can arrange
throughout the year. Full details of the next course finance with flexible repayment
course commencement dates are contained schedules. Contact Basair for further details.
on the course schedule included with this
information. As these courses involve
intense ground studies fully integrated with
flight training they are not able to start on an
“as-required” basis.
Closing dates for enrolment
Enrolments close 6 weeks prior to course
commencement. Places are strictly limited
on the courses, and early enrolment is
encouraged (particularly for courses
commencing February and July). An
enrolment form is included with this
package.


What makes our courses
better?
Choosing who to trust for the training that will give you your career in aviation can be a difficult
task. There are, however some very important things that you should ensure are provided as part
of the course you do. We are pleased to advise that all
our Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses have the
following advantages for you:
! Our courses are structured and are conducted in a
classroom environment. You are not required to “self
study”.
! There are no hidden costs - we include all that you
need in your course to start your aviation career.
! All maps and charts are included - you don't have to
reach into your pocket during your course to buy all those things that you weren't told about.
! All pilot equipment is included in your Pilot Support Pack - including protractor, navigation
computer, scale rule, fuel drain and knee board.
! We supply (as part of your course fee) professional Jeppesen materials for navigation training.
These are the same documents that airline pilots all around the world use. Instead of using
cheap alternatives we use the same materials that professional pilots all around the world use.
! All flight tests are included - both aircraft costs and Approved Test Officer fees. These can be
an expensive addition to a course.
! Landing fees are included - both at your home base, as well as away.
! Fuel costs are included - even if you buy fuel away from base. Many other courses require you
to pay extra if you buy aircraft fuel away from base.
! Fees are locked in for the course once it starts - there are no nasty
surprises during your course.
! No fuel surcharges. With the cost of fuel becoming more significant
around the world you may be concerned about what effect this will
have on your course. The answer is simple - no effect at all. We won't
impose any surcharges or other penalties if fuel prices rise during your
course.
! Overseas student health cover is included - you don't have to worry
about obtaining health insurance (as is required for your visa) - we
supply coverage for you.
! A range of aircraft are used. You won't be only flying the most basic
aircraft - you will gain experience on a range of aircraft types and will
therefore be a better pilot.
! The flying hours in our course structure are realistic and are based on
our experience in running these courses for the last 10 years. We don't
quote unrealistic minimum hours that can't be achieved, and which
results in additional costs.
! There are two campuses where you can undertake your course –
Bankstown south west of Sydney and Cessnock/Newcastle to the north of Sydney.
! At both campuses our aircraft are parked closer to the runways than anyone else – meaning
you don’t waste time taxying on the ground – and you get straight into your lesson.
! Basair was the winner of the 2005 quot;Business Awards - Aviation Businessquot;, the 2006 quot;Business
Awards - Aviation Businessquot; and the 2006 quot;Business Awards – Business of the Yearquot;.


Diploma of Aviation -
Commercial Pilot Licence &
Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating
ANTA course code: 69856
CRICOS course code: 059612G
Starts on fixed dates: Yes
Available at: Bankstown & Cessnock campuses

Description
This course is designed for the person
looking at working as a charter pilot
flying freight, passengers on scenic
flights, outback mail services,
newspaper deliveries. Initial
employment is normally obtained in
“outback” areas – away form major
centres.

! Private Pilot Licence.
! Advanced Multi engine
! RT Radio Telephone Operator
Licence.
! Diploma qualification.
! Multi engine Command
Instrument Rating (including
night) - integrated simulator and flight training course.

Additional training
! Advanced flight training - including basic aerobatics,
advanced remote area navigation, satellite and RNAV
systems.
! Advanced CPL theory training - including computing,
marketing, customer service and general aviation
operations.

! 235 hours flight training experience, including 200 hours
of flight time and 35 hours flight simulator.
! Approximately 100 hours flown as pilot in command (PIC),
40 hours instrument flying, 10 hours night flying, 50 hours
cross country flying.
! Aircraft types flown: Cessna 152, Cessna 172,
Aerospatiale Tobago, Beechcraft Sierra, Piper Twin
Comanche. Additional types available: Piper Warrior,
Cessna 182, Piper Chieftain.


Flying hours breakdown (approximate)
! 22 hours dual training – Tecnam / C152
! 94 hours pilot in command – Tecnam / C152
! 25 hours dual training – C172 / PA28 / TB10
! 36 hours pilot in command – C172 / PA28 / TB10
! 25 hours dual training - PA30 / BE76 / PN68
! 35 hours simulator – AT11i

Duration
! Duration 52 weeks (including holidays).

Course outline:
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Theory - Level 1 & 2 Theory - Level 3 Theory
Aircraft General Knowledge. Aircraft General Knowledge. Command Instrument Rating
Flight Rules and Air Law. Flight Rules and Air Law. theory (IREX)
Radio Telephony. Radio Telephony. Practical
Aircraft Type Knowledge. Aircraft Type Knowledge. Command Instrument Rating -
Aerodynamics. integrated simulator and flight
Aerodynamics.
training
Navigation. Navigation.
Aircraft Operation. Aircraft Operation.
Planning & Performance. Planning & Performance.
Meteorology. Meteorology.
Human Performance & Human Performance &
Limitations. Limitations.
Practical General Aviation Operations.
Ab-initio flight training. Practical
Advanced initial flight training. Commercial Pilot Licence flight
Navigation flight training. training.
Advanced navigation flight
training.
Command training consolidation.

Course fee
Bankstown campus: $49,980.
Cessnock campus: $48,560.

Included in the above fee:

! Flight training:
! Dual training
! Solo training
! Aircraft hire
! Simulator training
! Insurance
! Fuel
! Pre flight briefings
! Post flight de-briefings
! Theory courses
Not included in the above fee:

! Pilot Support Pack – see page 27 for details.
! Medical expenses, uniform, re-test fees and additional flying beyond hours stated above.

This course is GST exempt.


Advanced Diploma of Aviation -
Airline Transport Pilot.
Commercial Pilot Licence, ATPL theory &
Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating
ANTA course code: 69855
CRICOS course code: 059613F

Description
Provides a “frozen” Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Includes all the qualifications of the
Diploma of Aviation course, but also includes Airline Transport Pilot Licence Theory. The ATPL
can be issued when the candidate has a minimum of 1500 hours flying experience. Initial
employment is normally as per the “Diploma of Aviation” course.

! Advanced Multi Engine
! RT Radio Telephone Operator
Licence.
! Advanced Diploma
qualification.
! Multi engine Command
Instrument Rating (including night) - integrated simulator and flight training course.
! Airline Transport Pilot Licence theory completed - giving a quot;frozenquot; Airline Transport Pilot
Licence. This becomes a full Airline Transport Pilot Licence when the candidate obtains
the required flying experience (1500 hours).
Additional training
! Advanced flight training - including basic aerobatics, advanced remote area navigation,
satellite and RNAV systems.
! Advanced CPL theory training - including computing, marketing, customer service and
general aviation operations.
! 235 hours flight training experience, including 200 hours
of flight time and 35 hours flight simulator.
! Approximately 100 hours flown as pilot in command
(PIC), 40 hours instrument flying, 10 hours night flying,
50 hours cross country flying.
! Aircraft types flown: Cessna 152, Cessna 172,
Aerospatiale Tobago, Beechcraft Sierra, Piper Twin
Comanche. Additional types available: Piper Warrior,
Cessna 182, Piper Chieftain.



Duration

Course outline:

Flight Rules and Air Law. Flight Rules and Air Law. theory (IREX)
Radio Telephony. Radio Telephony. Practical
Aircraft Type Knowledge. Aircraft Type Knowledge. Command Instrument Rating -
Aerodynamics. Aerodynamics. integrated simulator and flight
training
Navigation. Navigation.
Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Aircraft Operation. Aircraft Operation.
Theory
Advanced initial flight training. Commercial Pilot Licence flight
Navigation flight training. training.
Advanced navigation flight
training.

Course fee


! Flight training:
! Dual training
! Solo training
! Aircraft hire
! Insurance
! Fuel
! Theory courses




Advanced Diploma of Aviation
Airline Preparation - Flight Instruction.
Commercial Pilot Licence,
Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating &
Flight Instructor Rating
ANTA course code: 90822NSW
CRICOS course code: 059614E

Description
Provides all the qualifications for a candidate to start their career as a Commercial Pilot. As well as
allowing employment as a charter pilot (flying freight, passengers, supplies) this course also
allows the candidate to obtain employment as a
flying instructor. Initial employment is normally as a
flying instructor.
! Advanced Multi Engine Commercial Pilot
Licence.
! RT Radio Telephone Operator Licence.
! Advanced Diploma qualification.
! Multi engine Command Instrument Rating
(including night) - integrated simulator and
flight training course.
! Grade III Flight instructor rating.
! Course is designed so that Airline Transport Pilot Licence theory can be completed once
the trainee is employed as an Instructor - minimising delays in obtaining flying experience.

Additional training
! Advanced flight training - including basic aerobatics, advanced remote area navigation,
satellite and RNAV systems.
! Advanced CPL theory training - including computing, marketing, customer service and
general aviation operations, principles and methods of instruction.

! 285 hr. flight training experience, including 250 hours of flight time and 35 hours flight
simulator.
! Approximately 100 hours flown as pilot in command (PIC), 40 hours instrument flying, 10
hours night flying, 50 hours cross country flying.
! Aircraft types flown: Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Aerospatiale Tobago, Beechcraft Sierra,
Piper Twin Comanche. Additional types available: Piper Warrior, Cessna 182, Piper
Chieftain.



Duration

Course outline:

Flight Rules and Air Law. Flight Rules and Air Law. theory (IREX).
Radio Telephony. Radio Telephony. Principles and methods of
Aircraft Type Knowledge. Aircraft Type Knowledge. instruction.
Aerodynamics. Aerodynamics. Flight instruction long theory
Navigation. Navigation. briefing demonstrations.
Aircraft Operation. Aircraft Operation. Flight instruction long theory
briefing read-backs.
Flight instruction pre flight
briefing demonstrations.
Flight instruction pre flight
briefing read backs.
Practical
Command Instrument Rating -
Advanced initial flight training. Commercial Pilot Licence flight integrated simulator and flight
Navigation flight training. training. training.
Advanced navigation flight Grade III flight instructor rating.
training.

Course fee


! Flight training:
! Dual training
! Solo training
! Aircraft hire
! Insurance
! Fuel
! Theory courses




Your total investment to start
your career as a pilot
Your investment in becoming a pilot is important, and we want to make sure you are aware of all
the costs you need to allow for.
The costs that you will need to pay are:

1. Your course fee, as shown on the previous pages.
2. Your Pilot Support Pack (see below).
3. Accommodation and living expenses.
4. Medical examination expenses.

Pilot Support Pack
All trainees are required to purchase a Pilot Support Pack on commencement of their course. This
pack contains materials, items and fees that are essential to the course.
The pack contains the following items:

! Course equipment:
o Navigation computer.
o Protractor.
o Scale rule.
! Course textbooks:
o PPL series.
o CPL series.
o IREX series.
! Flight documents
o ERSA.
o World Aeronautical Chart.
o Visual Navigation Chart.
o Visual Terminal Chart.
o Jeppesen Professional Pilot Airways Manuals – 2 volumes Australian coverage.
o Jeppesen Professional Pilot Airways Manual Binders x 2.
! Pilot Headset
! Civil Aviation Safety Authority fees.
o Private Pilot Licence issue fee.
o Commercial Pilot Licence issue fee.
o All exam fees, including supervision fees of CASA authorised third party providers.
PPL and CPL exams. Notes – fees cover first attempt only.
! All landing fees.

The cost of the pack is $5940. This fee is payable upon the commencement of your course.


Information regarding
enrolment and fees
This information applies only to Australian residents. If you are an International student, please
refer to our course information booklet for International Students.

How to get started on your aviation career.
Enrolment
Places on courses are strictly limited (maximum of eight per course) so early enrolment is
suggested.
Enrolling in a course is simple, and can be done up to 12 months prior to the commencement of
the course. Enrolment involves submitting an application form with the required documentation.
Once enrolled you have a confirmed place on a course, and in addition your course fees are then
set at the current fees. Any increases in fees prior to the commencement of your course will not
be passed on to you.

Your medical exam
You will need to undertake a medical examination prior to starting the course. We suggest you do
this as soon as possible to confirm that there are no medical issues that may prevent you from
obtaining your Commercial Pilot Licence.
You will need to undertake a “Class One Aviation Medical” which can only be undertaken at an
approved “Designated Aviation Medical Examiner” (DAME). The most current list of these
approved examiners can be found on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority website at
http://www.casa.gov.au/avmed/index.htm

Submitting your application form to Basair Aviation College
Your application will be processed within 7 days of us receiving it, and you will be sent a
“Confirmation of Enrolment”.
The following is required with your application:
! Four passport sized photographs.
! Course application fee of $650 to reserve your place.
! Evidence of completion of 12 years of schooling or if you are still studying – please
provide details of when your final year exams will be undertaken.
! If you have undertaken your medical exam – a copy of the certificate issued by the Doctor
or the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Online application form
You are able to apply for a course of study online by completing the form at:
http://www.basair.com.au/information/enrol.php
This provides a quick and convenient way for you to reserve your place on one of our courses.
The additional material mentioned above can be sent by mail to supplement your online
application.


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