2015 academy programme guide

International Student Programme Guide

Effective January 2015

CRICOS Code: 02416D

Course CRICOS Codes: 080122E (Certificate IV in Aviation) / 065685F (Diploma of Aviation)

Airline Academy of Australia Pty Ltd

1. CONTENTS

2 . A C A D E M Y P R O F I L E ...............................................................................................................................................................3

2.1 Capability ...................................................................................................................................................................................................3 2.2 Location .......................................................................................................................................................................................................3 2.3 Facilities ......................................................................................................................................................................................................3

3 . O U R A I R C R A F T F L E E T ........................................................................................................................................................4

3.1 Aircraft – Single Engine (RA-Aus) ...................................................................................................................................................4 3.2 Aircraft – Single Engine (VH) .............................................................................................................................................................4 3.3 Aircraft – Twin-Engine .........................................................................................................................................................................4 3.4 Professional Simulators .......................................................................................................................................................................4

4 . O U R P R O G R A M M E S ...............................................................................................................................................................5

4.1 RA-Aus Recreational Pilot Certificate ..........................................................................................................................................5 4.2 Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) ......................................................................................................................................................6 4.3 Private Pilot Licence (PPL) .................................................................................................................................................................7 4.1 Commercial Pilot Licence (Certificate IV in Aviation) ...........................................................................................................8 4.2 MECIR - Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating (Diploma of Aviation) ........................................................... 10

5 . A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N ................................................................................................................................. 11

5.1 Pricing Methodology .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.2 Visas ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.3 Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)................................................................................................................................. 11 5.4 Recognition for Prior Learning ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.5 Studying Part Time .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 5.6 Syllabus ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

6 . E N Q U I R I E S & E N R O L M E N T S ................................................................................................................................... 12

6.1 Entry Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 6.2 How To Enrol ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 6.3 Contact the Academy International Office ............................................................................................................................. 12


2 . A C A D E M Y P R O F I L E

2.1 Capability

The Airline Academy of Australia is owned and operated by the Royal Queensland Aero Club Limited, the oldest flying school in Australia. With over 100 years of proud history, the Academy plays a significant role in the Australian aviation industry and is renowned for excellence in safe, comprehensive aviation training. The Academy is Australia’s largest member-owned integrated aviation training organisation and is one of only 7 flight training providers appointed globally to deliver ab-initio training through the Jeppesen Flight Training Network, which is part of the Boeing Pilot Development Programme.

The Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer and flight attendants courses to Australian and international students under CRICOS registration number 02416D.

Principal flight training courses include:

• Recreational Pilot Certificate (RA-AUS) • Recreational Pilot Licence (CASA) • Private Pilot Licence (CASA) • Commercial Pilot Licence (CASA) • Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating (CASA) • Specialist ratings & endorsements as well as Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL) practical and Airline Bridge &

advanced programmes.

The Academy is also proud to deliver the Graduate Diploma of Flight Management programme for local universities and has been appointed as exclusive aviation training provider for Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport – Australia’s newest airport.

The Academy is renowned for training programmes compliant with the licencing requirements of Australian and international aviation regulatory authorities. The Academy's specialist aviation professionals can provide advice and recommend training courses that suit the specific aviation career aspirations of international students and meet the needs of airline clients. Authority is held by senior Academy flight instructors to deliver training as required under CASA Regulations (CASR Part 61.T).

2.2 Location

The Academy's training base at Archerfield Airport, 25 minutes from central Brisbane city, provides one of the safest and most ideal flight training environments in the world. The Airport has a manned control tower, year round good weather and no large aircraft. It also provides direct access to ideal training grounds over a range of terrain and beautiful locations such as the famous Gold Coast region.

The Academy’s second campus is located in Toowoomba at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport (WTB) - a large, modern airport that services Queensland’s south western mining industry and Australia’s second largest agricultural basin. This dynamic region offers a wealth of opportunities for commercial pilots and as the campus is located on the western side of the Great Diving Range, students enjoy some of the most advantageous weather conditions in the country.

2.3 Facilities

The Academy campus buildings enter directly onto the Archerfield and Wellcamp airport grounds where students have access to our extensive fleet of single and multi-engine aircraft. Within the campuses, students enjoy multiple lecture and training rooms, an operational aircraft maintenance hangar, on-site training aids, an iPad lounge, several professional simulators, a boutique espresso bar, kitchen facilities, bar and lounge facilities and at Archerfield, a pilot supply shop, and a memorabilia centre which showcases the history of the Royal Queensland Aero Club’s 100 years in the industry. The local multi-cultural community at each campus provides a complete range of support services including a number of accommodation options.

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3 . O U R A I R C R A F T F L E E T

The Academy operates an extensive fleet of training aircraft (both analogue and glass cockpit) and several professional flight simulators. A variety of aircraft type options are available for students within the single and twin engine aircraft fleets. This provides students with flexibility as well as options regarding specialist aircraft for specific endorsements and ratings.

The Academy utilises the Cessna 172 SP (C172SP) model aircraft, a four seat single engine aircraft powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A fuel; injected 4 cylinder 160hp engine with a fixed pitch propeller. It is fitted with a Garmin 1000 (G1000) glass cockpit and has fixed undercarriage. Glass cockpit experience is encouraged for those wishing to progress to CPL or above.

The Academy has an extensive fleet and as such, a range of other aircraft types and variants can be utilised by students for their integrated CPL programme. Following is a sample of some of our aircraft and simulators regularly used by students.

3.1 Aircraft – Single Engine (RA-Aus)

• Sling 2 (RA-Aus Registered) • FK Polaris (RA-Aus Registered)

3.2 Aircraft – Single Engine (VH)

• Single Engine - Cessna 172 R / S / SP • Cessna 172RG (retractable undercarriage) • Citabria (Aerobatic)

3.3 Aircraft – Twin-Engine

• Cessna 310 (retractable undercarriage) • Tecnam P2006T (retractable undercarriage)

3.4 Professional Simulators

• Redbird FMX 1000 – configurable full motion simulators • Boeing 737-800 – fixed base, CASA approved, synthetic training device

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4 . O U R P R O G R A M M E S

RA-AUS RECREATIONAL FLYING PROGRAMME 4.1 RA-Aus Recreational Pilot Certificate

Term (Full Time): 6 weeks Visa: No student visa. Any other visa that permits study is acceptable.

Estimated Fee: AU$15,000 Fee Schedule: Deposit plus two instalments of $5,000 (approx.) as required

Deposit Required: AU$5,000 Prerequisites: Nil

The Academy RA-Aus Recreational Pilot Certificate programme is a complete certificate programme leading specifically to a certification under RA-Aus for recreational flying only. Candidates who are considering future training towards a formal pilot licence can apply for credit towards the flight hours requirements in non-integrated programmes but should seek further advice prior to undertaking this programme. This certificate is registered under RA-Aus, not CASA.

RA-Aus is a training and operational structure which is administered by Recreational Aviation Australia Inc. It provides lower cost and easier access to quality aircraft operations and flight training solutions for the recreational aviator. Further information about RA-Aus is available at www.raa.asn.au.

This programme is delivered by the prestigious Royal Queensland Aero Club part of the organisation and includes membership. Flight training is usually conducted in a modern Sling 2 two seater single engine RA-Aus aircraft.

RPC Programme Training Inclusions (28hrs briefing time / 24.3hrs flight time)

• Effects of controls • Straight & level • Climbing & descending • Medium level turning • Slow flight & stalling • Circuits - normal & go-around • Circuits - normal , RTO, EFATO, Flapless • Circuits - flapless, glide • Circuits - first solo check • Circuits - first solo • Circuits – consolidation

• Circuits - solo - normal, flapless • Circuits – crosswind • Circuits - solo – crosswind • Incipient spin, forced landings, slideslip • Forced landings, SFTOL • Steep turns, SFTOL • Area solo check • First area solo • Precautionary search and landing • Second area solo • Flight test - pilot certificate

RPC Cross Country Navigation Training Inclusions (15hrs briefing time / 17.8hrs flight time)

• Basic VFR Navigation • Diversions and lost procedures • First solo navigation check

• First solo navigation • Advanced navigation technique • Flight test - cross country endorsement

4.1.1 Inclusions and Exclusions

The indicative price provided includes the following:

• Aircraft (RA-Aus) / instructor hire • Fuel and other direct operational costs • Archerfield landing fee and terminal navigation

charge • Training facilities, operational support and

oversight • A membership* at the Royal Queensland Aero

Club • International student registration fees • Aircraft insurance and maintenance support • First attempt at all included tests and exams

*RQAC membership allows students to access lower aircraft hire rates (10% saving) and allow use of member-only club facilities. If the student is an existing member of the RQAC, the programme cost will be lower as additional membership fees will not be applicable. Higher rates may also be applicable if the student's membership application is not approved or they do not complete a membership application form.

The following items are NOT included:

• Ground school, text books, charts, equipment • Headset • Accommodation, transportation • Fuel and additional air navigation or landing

fees above those included in the programme if applicable

• Electronic devices such as iPads & software that the student may require or utilise.

• Additional flights and briefings above those included in the programme

• Repeat tests and exams • ATO and other regulatory costs • Licence and other external costs to meet the

pre-requisite requirement of the programme


CASA LICENCE & ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 4.2 Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL)


Estimated Fee: AU$12,000 Fee Schedule: Deposit plus two instalments of $4,000 (approx.) as required


The Academy’s Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) programme provides training from beginner level. The RPL entitles pilots to fly aircraft for which they hold a rating for private purposes and carry non-fare paying passengers. The Academy’s RPL programme is the first stage of a formal pilot licence and is therefore included within out PPL, CPL and MECIR programmes but can be taken on its own. The RPL allows recreation flight within designated training areas only as it does not include the navigation training phase. The navigation phase is included in the full PPL course but can be requested as an optional extra for the RPL course at additional cost. Please enquire for further details.

RPL Programme Training Inclusions (30hrs flight & sim time / 27hrs briefing time)

• General Flying • General Flying consolidation / Intro Circuits • Circuit Training • Circuit Consolidation & First Solo • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Dual Circuit CHECK • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Dual Circuit CHECK • Solo Circuit Consolidation

• Turns, Compass & Steep, SFTOL • Practice Forced Landings Without power • Area solo CHECK • Area solo consolidation • Precautionary search and landing • Area solo consolidation • Pre-Test RPL • Flight Test RPL





oversight • A membership* at the Royal Queensland Aero

Club • International student registration fees • Aircraft insurance and maintenance support • First attempt at all included tests and exams







• Repeat tests and exams • ATO and other regulatory costs associated with

testing • Licence and other external costs to meet the



4.3 Private Pilot Licence (PPL)


Estimated Fee: AU$30,000 Fee Schedule: Deposit plus four instalments of $6,000 (approx.) as required


The Academy’s Private Pilot Licence (PPL) programme provides training from beginner level. A PPL entitles pilots to fly aircraft for which they hold a rating for private purposes and carry non-fare paying passengers. Flight training is conducted in Cessna 172 R CASA registered aircraft, however, the Academy has a range of aircraft in the fleet to suit individual preferences and requirements.

PPL Programme Training Inclusions (75hrs flight & sim time / 55hrs briefing time)

PPL Practical inclusions:

• General Flying / consolidation / Intro Circuits • Circuit Training / Consolidation & First Solo • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Dual Circuit CHECK • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Dual Circuit CHECK • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Turns, Compass & Steep, SFTOL • Practice Forced Landings Without power • Area solo CHECK • Area solo consolidation • Precautionary search and landing • Area solo consolidation • Pre-Test RPL • Flight Test RPL • Effects of Controls & Straight & Level • Climbing & Descending and turning • Basic Handling • Consolidation and Intro to Circuits • Circuits • Forced Landings • Precautional Search and Landings • Advanced Handling 1 • First Area Solo

• G1000 Trainer • Intro to VFR Navigation (OCTA) • Intro to VFR Navigation (CTA) • Nav 1 - Intro to VFR navigation (OCTA) • Nav 2 - Basic VFR navigation • Solo - Circuit Consolidation • Basic Instrument Flying • Basic Instrument Flying - Unusual Attitudes • Ground Based Aid Orientation and tracking • GNSS Orientation and tracking • Instrument Orientation and tracking • Unusual Attitudes - VMC/IMC • Solo - Area Consolidation • Navigation - CTA Class C/Diversions/Navaids • Navigation - CTA Class D/Lost Procedures • Navigation - Solo Navigation Check • Navigation - Solo Navigation (OCTA) • Navigation - Solo Navigation (CTA) Check • Navigation - Solo Navigation (CTA) • Navigation - Consolidation (as required) • Navigation - Pre Test - PPL • PPL Flight Test

PPL Theory inclusions:

• Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) • PPL Theory


The indicative price provided include the following:



oversight • *Royal Queensland Aero Club Membership • International student registration fees • Aircraft insurance and maintenance support • First attempt at all included tests and exams











4.1 Commercial Pilot Licence (Certificate IV in Aviation – AVI40108/080122E)

Term (Full Time): 52 weeks Visa: Student visa. Any other visa that permits study is also acceptable.

Estimated Fee: AU$71,500 Fee Schedule: Deposit plus five instalments of $11,500 (approx.) as required


The Academy Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) programme provides training from beginner level. It is also a natural progression point for students who have completed their PPL. A CPL entitles pilots to fly aircraft for which they hold a rating for private or commercial purposes and hence carry revenue generating passengers or freight.

The course includes general, cross country navigation, night and instrument flying and utilises the Cessna 172 R and Cessna 172 RG.

The base course is an integrated CPL programme utilising analogue aircraft. Package upgrades are available as below:

• Glass upgrade (substitutes the Cessna 172 R and RG with the Cessna 172 SP and Tecnam P2006T) • 200 hour non-integrated analogue upgrade (increases the course to 148hrs briefing time / 210.5hrs flight/sim

time)

Talk to your agent or an Academy representative to learn more about the package upgrades available.

Please note that recognition of prior learning can be considered for those with previous qualifications or experience.

In order to satisfy CASA minimum requirements students may require additional hours of aeronautical experience. These hours can be obtained through completion of other Academy programmes such as Aerobatics, Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) or commencement of instrument rating training.

CPL Programme Training Inclusions (162hrs flight & sim time / 142hrs briefing time)

CPL Practical inclusions:

• General Flying • General Flying consolidation / Intro Circuits • Circuit Training • Circuit Consolidation & First Solo • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Dual Circuit CHECK • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Dual Circuit CHECK • Solo Circuit Consolidation • Turns, Compass & Steep, SFTOL • Practice Forced Landings Without power • Area solo CHECK • Area solo consolidation • Precautionary search and landing • Area solo consolidation • Pre-Test RPL • Flight Test RPL • Effects of Controls & Straight & Level • Climbing & Descending and turning • Basic Handling • Consolidation and Intro to Circuits • Circuits • Forced Landings • Precautional Search and Landings • Advanced Handling 1 • First Area Solo • G1000 Trainer • Intro to VFR Navigation (OCTA) • Intro to VFR Navigation (CTA) • Nav 1 - Intro to VFR navigation (OCTA) • Nav 2 - Basic VFR navigation • Solo - Circuit Consolidation • Basic Instrument Flying • Basic Instrument Flying - Unusual Attitudes • Ground Based Aid Orientation and tracking

• GNSS Orientation and tracking • Instrument Orientation and tracking • Unusual Attitudes - VMC/IMC • Solo - Area Consolidation • Navigation - CTA Class C/Diversions/Navaids • Navigation - CTA Class D/Lost Procedures • Navigation - Solo Navigation Check • Navigation - Solo Navigation (OCTA) • Navigation - Solo Navigation (CTA) Check • Navigation - Solo Navigation (CTA) • Navigation - Consolidation (as required) • Navigation - Pre Test - PPL • PPL Flight Test • Revision of Basic IF and UA • Basic IF, UA, Intro to night circuits • Night Circuits • Night Circuits - Emergency • Night Circuits - Solo • Command Hour Building - SEA • Normal Operations - Upper air and Normal

Circuits • Sim - Asymmetric Operations • Asymmetric Flight - Upper Air • Asymmetric Flight - Circuits • MEA Rating Test • CPL Navigation • CPL Flight Test


CPL Theory inclusions:

• Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) • PPL Theory • Flight rules & Air -law • Aerodynamics • Meteorology

• Navigation • Performance & Flight planning • Aircraft Systems & General Knowledge • Human Factors



• One uniform • A headset (to the value of $700) • CPL subject textbooks • A set of maps and charts • Ground school • Aircraft & simulator hire • Instructor hire • Fuel and other direct operational costs • One landing fee and terminal navigation charge

per flight – Archerfield’s rate has been used • Training facilities • Operational support and oversight • A membership* at the Royal Queensland Aero

Club - to access lower aircraft hire rates (10% saving) and allow use of member only club facilities

• International Student Registration Fees • Aircraft insurance and maintenance support • First attempt at all included tests and exams



• Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) • Immigration / visa fees and associated costs • Accommodation, transportation • Fuel above the costs included in the programme • Additional air navigation fees above those

included in the programme if applicable • Additional landing fees above those included in

the programme if applicable • Electronic devices such as iPads & software that

the student may require or utilise. These may be brought by the student or purchased at the campus aviation store

• Optional textbooks and other external study materials






4.2 CPL+MECIR - Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating (Diploma of Aviation – AVI50408/06568F)

Term (Full Time): 65 weeks Visa: Student visa. Any other visa that permits study is also acceptable.

Estimated Fee: AU$94,000 Fee Schedule: Deposit plus seven instalments of $11,000 (approx.) as required


The Academy Diploma of Aviation programme provides training from beginner level. The Diploma, our most popular programme, offers students the opportunity to package their CPL with a Multi-Engine endorsement (ME) and a Command Instrument Rating (CIR). The CIR allows pilots to fly in full Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) day or night in any operation permitted by the grade of pilot’s licence held. Combined, the CPL and MECIR provide graduates with greatly enhanced skills and employability.

The MECIR training is also available on a student visa as a separate programme over 13wks for students who already have a recognised commercial pilot licence. The cost for the 13 week programme (excludes CPL training) is $22,500 which is scheduled as a deposit of $4,500 and two instalments of $9,000 (approx.). Please contact us for full details.

CASA requires candidates for the MECIR to undertake extensive additional flight training, theory, simulator time and examinations. The MECIR course includes air work and instrument flying and utilises the Tecnam P2006T aircraft.

CPL+MECIR Programme Training Inclusions (209hrs flight & sim time / 193hrs briefing time + IREX)

MECIR Practical training inclusions (in addition to CPL):

• VOR + NDB Tracking Intercepts • NDB Sector entries & Holding patterns • RNAV Sector entries & Holding patterns • VOR Sector entries & Holding patterns • RNAV Circling approaches & Missed Approach • VOR Circling approaches & Missed Approach • DME / GNSS Arrivals & TOPD Planning • DME ARC Procedures • RNAV Runway Approaches • VOR Runway Approaches • MEIR NAV • Multi Engine Class rating Upper airwork • Multi Engine Class rating Asymmetric

operations (SIM) • Multi Engine Class rating Asymmetric

operations

• Multi Engine Class rating Asymmetric Circuit Operations

• Multi Engine Class Rating Test • MEIR NAV RNAV / VOR • MEIR NAV RNAV / VOR / DGA NIGHT • MEIR NAV Circling RNAV/VOR/DGA, ASSY

OPS • MEIR NAV Circling DGA, PILS, ASSY OPS

Night • MEIR NAV Sequences as required • MEA CIR Test Recommendation Flight • MEA CIR Flight TEST

MECIR Theory training inclusions:

• IREX (Instrument Rating Exam) Theory Training and Exam

Some ground school or instructor assistance prior to sitting this exam is provided either through briefings or classroom lessons to prepare students for the external CASA exam.


The indicative price includes CPL plus the following:

• Ground school • Aircraft & simulator hire • Instructor hire • IREX Textbook • Fuel and other direct operational costs • One landing fee and terminal navigation charge per

flight – Archerfield’s rate has been used • Training facilities • Operational support and oversight • A membership at the Royal Queensland Aero Club -

to access lower aircraft hire rates (10% saving) and allow use of member only club facilities

• Aircraft insurance and maintenance support • First attempt at all included tests and exams



• Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) • Immigration / visa fees and associated costs • Accommodation, transportation • Fuel above the costs included in the programme • Additional air navigation fees above those included in

the programme if applicable • Additional landing fees above those included in the

programme if applicable • Electronic devices such as iPads & software that the

student may require or utilise. These may be brought by the student or purchased at the campus aviation store.

• Optional textbooks and other external study materials • Additional flights and briefings above those included

in the programme • Repeat tests and exams • ATO and other regulatory costs associated with testing • Licence and other external costs to meet the pre-

requisite requirement of the programme


5 . A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N

5.1 Pricing Methodology

Fees for flight training are indicative estimates only as each student learns at a different pace.

International students are required to pay an initial instalment as per their offer letter. This initial instalment includes membership in the RQAC and an international student registration fee, which is deducted from the student’s account upon commencement. Any other noted inclusion will also be deducted from the student’s account at commencement. Thereafter, students are required to pay in advance of training as per the fee schedule indicated on the offer letter. Adjustments for reduced or additional training will be made in the final instalment Statements of the student's account are available on request. These statements will reconcile the advance payments with invoices for each lesson or ground school session. All time duration is determined by the instructor for charging purposes. This process can be explained in detail by Academy staff to ensure transparency.

Payment may be by cash, credit card (for which relevant credit card surcharge will be applicable) or electronic funds transfer (EFT). If EFT, bank account details for the Academy are included on the enrolment form and reference details will be required to be included with the EFT to aid reconciliation.

The programme prices provided are AU$ and are based on currently available input prices, such as fuel, which are updated at the start of the month. Exact prices for any supplementary flying required will be determined by monthly aircraft hire rates applicable at the time that the supplementary flying occurs.

Students are not permitted to continue flight training if they exceed the available funds in their Academy account.

5.2 Visas

Student visas are available for full time enrolment into the Commercial Pilot Licence (Certificate IV in Aviation) and the Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating (Diploma of Aviation) programme. These programmes can be packaged under a single student visa along with approved pathway English language providers.

5.3 Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

OSHC is health insurance that helps international students meet the costs of:

• medical and hospital care

• some prescription medicines

• emergency ambulance services

Australia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) requires that Student visa holders maintain OSHC for the duration of their Student visa, unless exempted under reciprocal government arrangements.

Some students from Sweden, Norway and Belgium are covered under those arrangements. All other Student visa holders must have OSHC. The Academy arranges OSHC as part of the enrolment procedure, though students are welcome to arrange their own OSHC independently if they prefer.

5.4 Recognition for Prior Learning

For candidates with prior training or flight experience, the Academy is able to provide advance standing to ensure that training is not duplicated unnecessarily. As estimate of advance standing can be provided in the offer letter upon successful application. To gain advanced standing, applicants must supply flight training and experience records such as log book.

5.5 Studying Part Time

International students are eligible to undertake Academy programmes provided they hold a visa that allows them time to reside in Australia and study. Fee estimates and deposit requirements remain the same for part time enrolment.

5.6 Syllabus

The Academy provides a recommended syllabus for all flight training programmes which is realistic and compliant with the relevant regulatory requirements, safe practice, suitable student learning approach and years of pilot training experience.

It is expected that students will responsibly undertake extensive self-study (homework) of background theory with guided assistance from an instructor. Self-study may be undertaken at home or at the Academy study lounge where internet connection and student support is provided.

Programme durations provided are estimates only (based on full time attendance) and may vary either way depending on the speed and style of learning of the student, as course assessment is competency based. Some lessons may also be combined and it should be noted that briefings will include relevant theory and technique applicable to the student's learning level so may also vary in length.


6 . E N Q U I R I E S & E N R O L M E N T S

6.1 Entry Requirements

Academic: Senior High School completion equivalent to Australian Year 12 preferred. Students who wish to

commence training below year 12 are welcome to apply and will be considered case by case.

Age: 18yrs. Younger students are welcome to apply and will be considered case by case.

English: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent or completion of an approved English language pathway programme.

Industry: To undertake the programme, students will be required to satisfy the following aviation industry pre-requisites and considerations:

• Hold an Aviation Reference Number (ARN) which is issued by CASA. • Hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). • Hold the relevant class of medical certificate. The Academy strongly recommends that students gain

a class 1 medical as early as possible to ensure they are medically eligible to be issued with the class required.

• Hold an Aircraft Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (ACROP). • Satisfy the aviation industry English language proficiency requirements to at least an ICAO level 4. • Be at least 17 years of age at the time of the PPL flight test. • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the CPL flight test. • If prior flying has not been completed at the Academy, the student will be required to undertake an

assessment to determine the student’s current level of competency in relation to the proposed programme syllabus.

Academy staff can assist students with the process to address these requirements and provide advice and further information accordingly. Additional guidance material is available on the CASA website www.casa.gov.au.

To avoid disappointment, we recommend that applicants undergo medical testing for pilots in their home country or ideally,

with an Australian CASA approved medical examiner. A list of overseas approved medical examiners is available on the CASA

website www.casa.gov.au.

6.2 How To Enrol

Please email an expression of interest to [email protected] or download the International Student

Application form from our website: www.airlineacademy.com.au/international/apply.

Email your completed application form to [email protected] with scanned certified copies of:

• Passport

• High school or college graduation certificate

• High school or college academic results

• Evidence of our English level (if relevant)

• Flight history / log books (if relevant)

Upon receipt of your application form and certified supporting documentation, if eligible, we will issue a formal letter of offer

that details the programme, estimated (indicative) fees, commencement dates and other important details for your

consideration. We do not charge an application fee.

6.3 Contact the Academy International Office

The Academy's International Education Services Office looks forward to the commencement of training for this programme. Our friendly staff are available to answer any queries prospective international students have regarding this and other training programmes and services offered by the Academy. Please make contact accordingly. International students and agents are asked to kindly use email as our preferred method of communication.

Email: [email protected]

Postal Att: Mr Jonathan Hoole Address: Airline Academy International Office

PO Box 41, Archerfield QLD 4108 Brisbane, Australia

Website: www.airlineacademy.com.au

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