Basair specializes in teaching students that want to become commercial pilots.
We have 17 years of experience in training customers to the highest standards. Every month, we graduate successful students - read why 4,200 customers have chosen Basair.
We have 4 courses aimed at students who want to take their study seriously.
Customers can attend at one of two locations; Bankstown or Cessnock.
| Course | Course Cost | Flying Time | Theory Hours | ||||
| Bankstown | Cessnock | Dual | Solo | Sim | Total | ||
| Private Pilot License | $21,896 | $19,847 | 48.0 | 26.5 | 4.0 | 78.5 | 246 hours |
| Commercial Pilot Licence (Certificate IV in Aviation) (includes PPL Course) |
$40,000 | $37,170 | 75.0 | 75.0 | 10.0 | 160.0 | 480 hours |
| Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating | $16,000 | $14,900 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 50.0 | 70 hours | |
| Instructor Rating Course (Advanced Diploma in Aviation) | $14,500 | $13,500 | 30.0 | 20.0 | 50.0 | 140 hours | |
Basair also packages several courses together. These packages enable students to progress through the courses faster, and get their aviation careers started earlier!
| Course | Course Cost | Flying Time | Theory Hours |
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| Bankstown | Cessnock | Dual | Solo | Sim | Total | ||
| CPL & ME CIR (200 Hour Package) | $60,600 | $56045 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 25.0 | 225.0 | 550 hours |
| Advanced Diploma in Aviation (225 Hour Package) - CPL, MECIR & IRC | $70,500 | $65,570 |
130.0 |
95.0 | 35.0 | 260.0 | 690 hours |
| Advanced Diploma in Aviation (ATPL Package) - CPL, ME CIR & ATPL | $62,000 | $58,070 | 100.0 | 75.0 | 35.0 | 210.0 | 800 hours |
| Indian Option | $58,115 | $52,660 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 35.0 | 235.0 | 550 hours |
| Malaysian Option | $44,600 | $41,145 | 75.0 | 100.0 | 10.0 | 185.0 | 480 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 de-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.
Basair also offers Academic Qualifications to full time students. Learn more about the Academic Qualifications you could gain while studying at Basair.
If you have never flown before, and want to find out if aviation is the career for you - then take one of our Trial Introductory Flights to find out how much fun flying really is.
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