Combined AVI50222 & AVI50519

Diploma of Aviation

Fast-track your aviation career with the Double Diploma of Aviation, combining the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and Instrument Rating (IR) into one comprehensive program. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the advanced skills and certifications required to operate as a professional pilot in diverse and challenging conditions.

Through expert-led training, state-of-the-art simulators, and real-world flight experience, you’ll master everything from commercial flight operations to instrument navigation under IFR. This dual qualification not only meets industry standards but gives you a competitive edge in the job market, opening doors to airline, charter, and corporate aviation roles.

Ready to take off toward your dream career? Explore the course details and start your journey to becoming a highly skilled, industry-ready pilot today.

Syllabus included:

  • CPL – AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation
  • Instrument Rating – AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Beechcraft Duchess)

Or

  • Instrument Rating – AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Beechcraft Baron) Add $11,000
Total Volume of Learning

1610 hours* (including 225 flight hours)

Duration

46 weeks

Units

39 units

Course Fee

$139,107

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Course Details

What is the Charter Ready Package?

The Charter Ready gets you ‘job ready’ to work in the aviation industry and it is the key step for those who wish to be a professional pilot within air transport operations, agricultural operations and aerial surveying. Combined with the Instrument Rating, this qualification is the minimum requirement for most charter and airline cadetship programs.

Course Inclusions – CPL

  • Ground briefings before every flight
  • Theory classes for all required CASA theory exams
  • Flight lessons in well-maintained aircraft with modern avionics
  • Simulator training
  • Flight tests

Course Inclusions – ME/IR

  • IREX ground course and one attempt at the CASA IREX exam
  • All ground briefings for both the Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine Endorsement
  • Flight training in well-maintained aircraft with modern avionics (your choice of Beechcraft Duchess or Baron
  • Simulator sessions in CASA-approved IFR simulators
  • ME/IR Flight test

Fly Oz Syllabus completes the CPL portion of the training syllabus for the Commercial Pilot Licence in the Cessna 206. The Instrument Rating is conducted in the Beechcraft Baron multi-engine aircraft, so you will be fully job ready upon completion of this combined aviation diploma course.

Entry Requirements

  • Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • Aviation English ICAO Level 6 or IELTS 6.0 (International students must provide a current English Language Assessment with their application)
  • Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
  • Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
  • Be at least 17 years of age, have a Year 12 Certificate or completed a Certificate 4. Otherwise, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test will be needed. These can be conducted either in person here in the school, or online via Zoom.

Volume of Learning

This will vary depending on the level of your qualification, experience, and competency. As per the Australian Quality Framework, students must complete the allocated hours for the qualification they are undertaking to achieve competency. If you apply for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer, the volume of learning may be reduced.

Categories Hours
Face to face learning and assessment: 20 hours per week for 46 weeks , including ground briefings, flight times and simulator training  920
Students will be required to study an additional 15 hours per week in their own time. 690
Total Flight Hours 225
Single Engine Aircraft 170
Simulation Total Hours 25
Multi-Engine Aircraft 30
Total Volume of Learning 1610

* Hours quoted are a realistic prediction of student outcomes. Student skill and application may alter these hours. If additional training is required, it will be at the hourly rate at the student’s expense. Payments can be made in instalments but must be made in advance.

Course Structure

This combined aviation diploma course is structured to ensure that you’ll receive adequate training in AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) and AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating).

The qualification is made up of 39 units of competency (37 core units and 2 electives). Units chosen by Fly Oz are based on industry requirements to align with CASA flying licencing requirements.

UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
CORE HOURS
1 AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications 22.5
2 AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes 25
3 AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 20
4 AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo 20
5 AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations 20
6 AVIH0010 Plan a flight under visual flight rules 30
7 AVIH0014 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules 70
8 AVILIC0003 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane 0
9 AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation 10
10 AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions 20
11 AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace 20
12 AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace 35
13 AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes 25
14 AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome 25
15 AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations 37.5
16 AVIY0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations 15
17 AVIY0083 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures 35
18 AVIY0047 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations 25
19 AVIY0054 Control aeroplane on the ground 20
20 AVIY0055 Take off aeroplane 15
21 AVIY0056 Control aeroplane in normal flight 30
22 AVIY0057 Land aeroplane 20
23 AVIY0058 Manage aircraft fuel 10
24 AVIZ0006 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight 150
25 AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies 15
26 AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations 15
27 AVIH0013 Plan a flight under instrument flight rules 20
28 AVIH0017 Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules 35
29 AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems 20
30 AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments 35
31 AVIY0044 Conduct a 2D instrument approach 10
32 AVIY0050 Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures 15
33 AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night 10
34 AVIY0074 Perform non-published instrument departure procedures 10
35 AVIY0075 Perform published instrument departure procedures 10
36 AVIY0076 Perform visual circling approach 5
37 AVIY0081 Conduct a 2D global navigation satellite system non-precision instrument approach 10
ELECTIVE
38 AVIH0015 Plan a flight under night visual flight rules 10
39 AVIY0045 Conduct a 3D instrument approach 10
Total face to face hours 930

Fly Oz reserves the right to change these units as required, however students will be notified in advance.

VET STUDENT LOANS
(VSL) PROGRAM

Consider Australia’s VET student loans for aviation.

The VET Tuition Fee Schedule can be found in our course brochure.

What is VSL

Australian Government loans that help eligible VET students pay tuition for diploma-level courses.

Eligible Courses

Fly Oz Diploma in Aviation programs qualify for VSL.

Eligibility Criteria

Requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Key Details

VSL is interest-free but includes a 20% fee added to the course price.

Important Note

Review the loan terms carefully before proceeding.

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