Commercial Pilot License (CPL) + Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating (ME CIR) + Instructor Rating Course (IRC)
Course Name: 69854 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
CRICOS course code: 059614E
The 260 Hour Package course is designed for students that want to achieve their first 200 hours of flying as soon as possible and continue on to achieve an Instructor Rating.
The 260 Hour Package has three parts;
- Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot License)
- Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating
- Advanced Diploma in Aviation (Flight Instructor Rating)
At the end of the course, successful students will be awarded with an Advance Diploma in Aviation - learn more about our academic qualifications.
The course runs for 60 weeks. Students are required to have completed their CPL prior to starting the ME CIR part of the program. Students are required to have completed the ME CIR prior to starting the Flight Instructor Rating part of the program.
The course is structured in the same way as the CPL, ME CIR and FIR courses.
The 260 Hour Package is equal to the sum of the Commercial Pilot License, plus the Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating plus the Flight Instructor Rating course.
| Course | Course Cost | Flying Time (hours) |
Theory Hours |
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| Bankstown | Cessnock | Dual | Solo | Sim | Total | ||
| Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot License) | $40,000 | $37,170 | 75 | 75 | 10 | 160 | 480 hours |
| plus | |||||||
| Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating (ME CIR) | $16,000 | $14,900 | 25 | - | 25 | 50 |
70 hours |
| plus | |||||||
| Advanced Diploma in Aviation (Instructor Rating Course) | $14,500 | $13,500 | 30 | 20 | - | 50 | 140 hours |
| equals | |||||||
| Advanced Diploma 225 Hour Package | $70,500 | $65,570 | 130 | 95 | 35 | 260 | 690 hours |
Included in the above fee is:
- Flight training
- Dual training
- Solo training
- Aircraft hire
- Simulator training
- Medical insurance
- Fuel
- Pre flight briefings
- Post flight briefings
- Theory courses
Not included in the above fee:
- Pilot Support Pack (see here for more details)
- Medical expenses, uniform, re-test fees and additional flying beyond hours stated above.
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