Pilot Training & Flight Training Courses in Australia

Flying is a fulfilling, challenging, fun pastime.

Your Private Pilot Licence is the first step and for many that is enough.

But if you want more there's a straightforward career path to follow to become a Commercial Pilot- as a Charter Pilot, Corporate Pilot or Airline Pilot.

The progress from Student Pilot to Airline Pilot is straightforward and always interesting and there are many ratings and endorsements you can achieve to enhance your skills and your employment prospects along the way. Most of the steps include both flying and some theory

We specialise in training local students.

Students in our advanced and commercial pilot courses receive one-on-one attention, so you are not just a number.

You will be trained by Grade I Instructors all of whom have real-world experience in commercial aviation including jet charter and airline pilots.

To become a professional pilot, you need to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).

The 150-hour Integrated CPL course, which is GST-free, includes all flying and theory from initial student, through PPL to CPL and your flight tests.

If you choose not to enrol in the 150-hour course you must complete a minimum of 200 training hours.

We also offer a special CPL with Multi-Engine Endorsement, where a significant amount of the training is carried out on multi-engine aircraft in order to provide enhanced Multi-Engine hours and kick-start your career.

	Minimum cost
CPL 150-Hr (Integrated Course)	$ 49,700
CPL (Multi-Engine Aircraft)	$ 54,600
The Integrated Course is exempt from GST . Price based on minimum hourly requirements as per CASA licensing requirements and includes theory course, does not include textbooks or landing fees.

Pacific Flight Services are the Bankstown Multi-Engine Endorsement specialists. We have five M-E Instructors. Training aircraft include Beechcraft Duchess and Piper Seminole.

	Minimum cost
Multi-Engine Endorsement	$ 5,250

Pacific Flight Services are also Instrument Rating specialists.

If you plan to become a professional pilot you will need to combine a Multi-Engine endorsement with a Command Instrument Rating.

The Command Instrument Rating (CIR) allows you to fly in all weather conditions. Most commercial flights are required to be in twin-engined aircraft and so also require the pilot to hold a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating. You must already hold at least a PPL prior undergoing to the flight test.

You may choose the full training with theory, simulator and flight test or manage the theory privately.

	Minimum cost
Instrument Rating	$ 14,700
(without theory)	($13,650 )

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Many pilots' gain their professional start by working in the aviation industry as a Flying Instructor. An Instructor Rating is still the quickest way to build your command hours and the most effective route to your job with an airline.

There are three levels of Instructor Rating. A newly qualified instructor holds a Grade 3 Instructor Rating. As you gain instructional experience you can progress to Grade 2 and eventually Grade 1 Instructor.

You must already hold a CPL and either a Night Rating or an Instrument Rating before commencing the Instructor Rating.

Our Instructor Rating courses are full-time with completion guaranteed in 8 weeks.

We will assist yoiu with an industry placement on completion of your course.

Pacific Flight Services conduct 6 Instructor Rating courses per year.

If for some reason you cannot attend one of these courses you may choose to undertake individual training.

Ring PFS on (02) 9791 0055 to apply.

Group Instruction	$ 11,550
Individual Instruction	$ 13,125

Your first step to experience the exhilaration of flying is the Initial Flying Training Course culminating in passing the General Flying Progress Test (GFPT).

This enables you to fly and carry passengers in the Bankstown training area, and to obtain endorsements to fly other aircraft types.

Additional flying training and theory are required to complete the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) so that you can fly anywhere in Australia. For this stage, you need to pass the PPL Theory Examination.

There are several steps to achieving a PPL.

	approx. costs
PPL COURSE	$ 14,700

The Night Visual Flight Rules rating (NVFR) is a minimum pre-requisite for commencing an Instructor Rating.

The NVFR also allows a pilot with a PPL or above to fly anywhere in Australian at night in good weather and visibility.

This is a handy add-on to your licence if you want flexibility when planning a long flight that may end after dark. It includes instrument training to enable you to navigate accurately and safely without outside visual cues.

The night rating opens many opportunities for memorable flights including flights over major cities at night or watching the sunset from the air.

	approx. cost
NIGHT VFR	$ 4,200

Constant Speed Propeller

Some light aircraft vary the thrust through the throttle, causing the fixed-pitch propeller to rotate faster or slower. In more advanced aircraft the propeller spins at a constant speed and thrust is varied by manipulating the pitch (the flatness or sharpness of the attack angle of the propeller blade) through "manifold pressure". These aircraft tend to be faster.

Retractable Undercarriage

Many training aircraft have a fixed undercarriage. The disadvantage of this is that it creates constant "dirty" drag which compromises the aerodynamics of the aircraft and also requires more power to maintain constant speed which is more expensive in terms of fuel. Advanced aircraft have retractable undercarriage. However, it is important to remember to extend the undercarriage before landing!

The typical CSU and RU syllabus requires about 4 hours dual and 1 hour solo.