Your path to becoming a commercial pilot
There are many ways to become a commercial pilot. Hartwig Air has approval to conduct:
- CASA integrated flight training syllabus
- AD023A Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) (via RMIT University).
- AVI50215 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)
- AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating). The most common method of obtaining your qualifications is either through Associate Degree in Aviation (via RMIT University) or AVI50215 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane).
The actual steps and timing are shown below, with the costs of each phase shown separately.
Your Commercial Pilot Training Steps
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- Associate Degree in Aviation (via RMIT University). Click here to download information on the Associate Degree.
- AVI50215 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)
- AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Theory Course
Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
The ATPL is achieved on completion of 1,500 hours as a pilot, including operations on certain types of aircraft and in certain conditions.
Commercial Pilot Course Pricing
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AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
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$28,165per course, GST exempt
- Minimum Commercial Pilot Licence is required as a prerequisite
- A variety of 'real world' aircraft options are available
- Ground school theory, 210 hours
- 131 hours of flying hours, 82 dual and 60 solo
- 27.5 dual hours multi-engine, 22.9 instrument, 20 simulator
- Graduate with multi-engine class endorsement, and multi-engine instrument rating
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Associate Degree in Aviation (via RMIT University). Contract currrently being finalised.
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$63,360per annum for 2 years, GST exempt
- No flying experience necessary
- A variety of 'real world' aircraft options are available
- Ground school theory, 470 hours
- 198 hours of flying hours, 128 dual and 70 solo
- 23 instrument hours, and 20 sim hours
- Graduate with a Recreational Pilot Licence, a Private Pilot Licence, a Commercial Pilot Licence, and either an instrument rating, instructor rating, or Theory for Air Transport Pilot Licence (Frozen ATPL)
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AVI50215 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
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$83,423per course, GST exempt
- No flying experience necessary
- A variety of 'real world' aircraft options are available
- Ground school theory, 232 hours
- 172 hours of flying hours, 102 dual and 70 solo
- Graduate with a full Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
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CASA Training & qualifications
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$POAper course, GST exempt, see below
- PP: Private Pilot Licence
- CPL: Commercial Pilot Licence
- MEA: Multi-Engine Class Rating
- CIR: Command Instrument Rating
- FIR: Flight Instructor Rating
- Design Feature Endorsements
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Other Courses for Commercial Pilots
As this course is competency based, students need to allow a minimum of 16 weeks of full time study to complete the Instructor Rating Grade II course.
Read moreOne of the minimum requirements for any airline, a Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating is an important add-on to a Commercial Pilots Licence.
Read moreHolding a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) allows you to receive payment for flying an aircraft. Our ISO 9001 Quality Accreditation allows us to tailor our courses to suit to your needs or the requirements of your existing or prospective employer.
Read moreAVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations)
Read moreInterested? What to do next
If you would like to explore how to become a commercial pilot, get in contact with us. We would love to help you understand everything involved, and answer any questions you have.
Funding Options
FEE-HELP
For the AD023A Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots), FEE-HELP is available for eligible full-fee paying students. To find out about FEE-HELP and if you’re eligible to apply, go to the Government’s Study Assist website.
There is no government loan funding available for other courses at this time.
Student loans
There is a wide variety of student loans available from many financial institutions. For a comprehensive list, click here.
Private Funding
You can fund the School courses privately by a number of options:
- Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG). This involves paying at the completion of each lesson. This option is available for PPL training only.
- Lump sum. You can deposit funds with the School and draw down as you progress through the course. Re-drawing of unused funds is allowed.
- Semester payments. Payment of semesters in advance for private funding of courses.
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