Flight Training Adelaide’s Commercial Pilot Training Program offers an AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) fulfilling the Australian commercial pilot training requirements of appropriate theory knowledge and flying skills to be able cope in an ever-changing flying environment. Flight Training Adelaide is a CASA approved integrated fixed wing flight training school and we pride ourselves on providing world-class, customised aviation training solutions for the fixed wing aviation industry. Our training ethos is focussed on producing future airline captains, rather than simply training cadets to obtain a CASA pilot licence.
The Diploma of Aviation integrates ground theory lessons and practical fixed wing flight training, and is delivered over five modules of training, providing students with the required hours and CPL theory credits to achieve a CASA pilot licence. If you are looking to further your aviation career to become airline pilots or a commercial pilot working in all types of conditions, Flight Training Adelaide also offers an Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating). Further, multi-crew cooperation courses offered by Flight Training Adelaide will develop knowledge and practical skills used when pilots are be part of a multi-crew operation on fixed wing aircraft. The multi-crew cooperation course is also recommended for pilots who want to gain an Airline Transport Licence.
Below you will find information on the selection program as well as the fixed wing flight training courses offered on a full-time basis. FTA delivers the same high-quality training to both private students and airline cadets.
1. SELECTION
FTA’s selection program is one of the most robust in industry and the selection tools used are recognised as best practice for the selection of private and airline students. Successful completion of the selection program is a mandatory pre-requisite to be accepted on a course. Selection does not only give FTA an indication of your ability to successfully complete the training program, but it is also a requirement to access a VET Student Loan (VSL).
Further information on FTA’s selection program can be found here:
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2. CPL - CASA Commercial Pilot License
AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
This course is delivered over 31 weeks. During ground theory phases students attend class Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30. During flying phases students need to be available six days a week. Flying lessons may be programmed any time from 06:00 until 23:00. Further information on the course can be found here:
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3. MECIR - CASA Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating
AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
This course is delivered over 8 weeks. The first two weeks are full time ground school, with all the flying training being delivered over the remaining six weeks. Further information on the course can be found here:
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4. ATPL & MCC - CASA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC)
AVI60216 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command)
This course is delivered over 14 weeks. The initial eleven weeks cover the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) ground theory component. On successful completion of the ATPL exams you will advance to the Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) phase for the last three weeks of training. The MCC program is delivered using FTA’s jet simulators.
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Commercial Pilot Training Program
There is great demand globally for more commercial pilots, with Boeing estimating an additional 612,000 pilots will be needed in the next 20 years*.
Undertaking a Commercial Pilot training program with a reputable and respected organisation will give you the security that your training is delivered to the standards expected by aviation commercial operators across the globe and provides confidence that the school has got the necessary resources to complete your training within the designated timeframes.
If you’re 18 years of age or older and the type of person that is calm under pressure, has good grasp of mathematics and physics, possesses great English reading, writing and comprehension skills, enquire today and take the first step to your career as a professional pilot.
Students looking to enter the Commercial Pilot training program that have prior experience can join any of our courses, provided they meet the pre-entry requirements. Recognition of prior learning is offered to students after an assessment process.
*Data sourced from http://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS
In addition to providing Fixed Wing Training and the CPL Course in Australia, FTA also offers students the following training courses. These courses range from giving you a taste of flying before you commence your training, to upskilling to enhance your career.
Instructor Training
FTA’s AVI50516 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) course is delivered over 23 weeks. The first 12 weeks of theory training is conducted from home, culminating with 2 weeks of face to face training to consolidate. The remaining 9 weeks is practical flight instruction conducted at FTA. Further information on the course can be found here
SECIR
FTA’s AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) course is delivered over 7 weeks. The first two weeks are full time ground school, with the remaining 5 weeks covering the flying portion of the course on a full time basis. The flying is done in FTA’s DA40 aircraft. Further information on the course can be found
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MCC
FTA’s MCC program is the same program as delivered to our Australian Airline partners. This 2 week program is delivered using FTA’ generic B737 Jet Simulator. Further information on the course can be found here