Australian Students
Have you every dreamed of being an Airline Pilot?
Australian Wings Academy is now training some of the industry's best pilots since 1989. Our flight school produces candidates who go on to work for the industry's most successful carriers, who fly the most sophisticated jet aircraft.
Our flight training program is about results
We ensure you learn standardized airline procedures necessary to become a world-class pilot in today's rapidly changing and exciting airline industry.  Many of our former students are qualified first officers at local carriers.
Upon completion of our program, you will enjoy the security of knowing you have been trained to high quality standards in the industry by a highly skilled flight instructor and support team. Not only do we supply pilots to the Australian industry, we have been the chosen flight school for dozens of international students and a growing number of airlines.
Australian Wings Academy exists to produce airline pilots - our training will provide you high quality standardized pilot training.
Commercial Pilot Licence
AVI040108 Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) CRICOS number 070430J
Australian Wings Academy offers an integrated Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL). The course duration is 9 to 12 months, includes 154 flight hours and full ground theory school. Successful students will receive the (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) CASA Commercial Pilot Licence. Read more by downloading our CPL PDF.
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Requirements
Be 18 years or older on completion of your flight training to gain your commercial pilot licence
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To have a career as a pilot you must hold a Commercial Pilot Licence. AWA offers a CASA AVI40108 Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) course. When you successfully complete the course you will receive a CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
The CASA CPL licence enables the holder to conduct private and commercial flights within Australia in good weather by day. The minimum age for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence is 18 years. The applicant must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.
If you enrol in the Australian Wings Academy integrated CPL, you will need at least 150 hours of flying experience, with 70 hours as pilot in command, and 20 hours of cross country as pilot in command, and 10 hours of instrument flight experience. With the150-hour course, the theory and the flight training are coordinated and conducted together. The AWA syllabus is specifically tailored to "placing the student in the right hand seat of a commercial multi crew transport aircraft". We incorporate multi crew call outs and airline style checklists from the start of the pilots training.
The training for the CPL is aimed at achieving a high standard of flying skill, knowledge and airmanship. You will be specifically instructed in the procedures for conducting commercial operations. This will include the management of passengers as well as the management of the aircraft. You will be consolidating all your knowledge and practical skill in navigational exercises, carrying out normal procedures and all types of emergency procedures. You will practice making many command decisions under pressure and in various circumstances in order to simulate real life situations and increase situational awareness.
Before you attempt the CPL flight test, you must pass the seven CPL theory examinations.
After passing the CPL flight test, you will be issued with the Commercial Pilot Licence. This licence entitles you to carry passengers for hire and reward when held in association with a licensed Air Operating Certificate. This licence is required to operate as a light aircraft charter pilot. You will now be able to fly as the pilot in command of a single pilot aircraft, or as the co-pilot in a multi-crew aircraft.
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Instrument Rating
Once you have completed your CPL, AWA offers a Diploma of Aviation incorporating a Command Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MECIR). This is often referred to as an IFR Rating. IFR stands for Instrument Flight Rules.
AVI50408 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations)
CRICOS number 065535J
Make flying your career by enhancing your CPL and becoming a professional pilot. Read more by downloading our Diploma PDF
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Requirements
Be 18 years or older on completion of your flying training to gain your licence.
More Information
The MECIR allows you to go flying virtually anywhere at any time, and in most cases you are not limited by weather. We teach you how to take on the challenging role of flying the aircraft solely with reference to Instruments in all various weather conditions.
You will firstly complete your initial multi engine endorsement, which involves 7 flight hours in the Beechcraft Duchess twin-engine aircraft, which is one of the most stable multi engine training aircraft available. There is also 8 hours of briefing. You will learn how to fly the twin engine aircraft and most importantly, how to handle the aircraft on only one engine.
The initial part of the IFR training is conducted in the Alsim AL200 synthetic training device (often called a simulator). The AL200is fully computerised with all types of navaids, including DME and GPS, and can simulate all sorts of procedures including Air Traffic Control, weather, and the most important emergency procedures that cannot be practiced in real flight.
The flight training is conducted in the Beechcraft Duchess BE76 twin engine aircraft. You will do approximately 23 hours in the Duchess. At AWA we teach you all the relevant navigation aids including ISL, VOR, NBD, GPS/RNAV and DME.
At the completion of your training you will take the IFR flight test. The first part of the test is a 3 hour interview with the Testing Officer to test your general knowledge of the flight rules associated with IFR Flight. Once you pass the theory, you will then proceed to the flight test in the aircraft, which will consist of approximately 3 hours flying
Minimum Entry Requirements for the MECIR
Pass in the Instrument Rating Theory Exam (IREX)
Private Pilot Licence
Current medical
50 hours cross-country flight time as pilot in command
40 hours instrument time (including a minimum of 20 hours in an aircraft)
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Airline Transport Pilot Licence
AWA offers a full time comprehensive Airplane Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theory Ground School course. This course is designed specifically to help students master the 4 ATPL subjects that most other students deem as "challenging" while also providing tutorial services for the remaining 3 easier-to-understand subjects.
The course duration is 15 weeks, the first 4 subjects listed take a total of 12 weeks whilst the last 3 subjects take 3 weeks.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm. Saturdays may be required from time to time. Students are expected to complete nightly homework and revision during the course.
AWA provides practice exams before students attempt the CASA Cyberexams.
The course covers the following subjects:
• Flight Planning
• Navigation
• Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems
• Performance and Loading
• Air Law (tutorial)
• Meteorology (tutorial)
• Human Factors (tutorial)
The pre requisite is a Diploma of Aviation (current) Commercial Pilots Licence with Instrument Rating
Our fees include all course notes and practice exams – you will not need to purchase any texts. You will however be required to provide your own set of Airservices Publications and Charts.
If you would like a cost quote for any of the courses, please contact us at Australian Wings Academy. We'll be more than happy to help.
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Enhancing your Licence
AWA offers a number of endorsements and ratings to enhance your Pilots Licence such as;
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Night VFR Rating (NVFR)
Explore the night sky with a Night Visual Rules Rating (NVFR)
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Constant Speed & Retractable Undercarriage Rating
Fly faster and more efficiently in a more sophisticated aircraft.
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Initial Multi Engine Endorsement
Take a step up to a more complex, high performance aircraft
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Command Instrument Rating (Single Engine)
Be the Pilot in Command under Instrument Flight Rules in a sIngle engine aircraft.
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Command Instrument Rating (Twin Engine)
Be the Pilot in Command under Instrument Flight Rules in a twin engine aircraft.
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Instructors Rating
Once you have obtained your Commercial Pilots Licence you can aquire your Instructors Rating which will allow you to work as a Flight Instructor whilst you build your hours and experience. Many Students choose this option before pursuing a career as an airline pilot.
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Additional Courses Available On Request
- Jet Transition Course.
AWA has an arrangement with AAFT which is based at Gunnedah NSW, this allows us to offer a Jet transition course which includes 80 hours in a Level C737 Simulator and 25 hours in a heavy jet. http://www.australiaasiaflighttraining.com
- Dangerous Goods
If you would like a cost quote for any of the flight training courses, please contact us at Australian Wings Academy. We'll be more than happy to help.
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