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Become a Licenced Aircraft Pilot

Aircraft Pilot Licences & Flight Training

Ansett Aviation now offers fixed-wing aircraft flight training alongside our established helicopter training. Whether you’re flying for enjoyment or working towards a professional aviation career, we can help you take the next step.

Aircraft flight training with Ansett Aviation

Aircraft Pilot Licences

Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL-A)

Your introduction to flying light, single-engine aeroplanes. Learn aircraft handling, take-offs, landings, radio procedures and essential flight safety skills.

  • Training available full-time or part-time
  • Minimum age for licence: 16
  • Training syllabus based on approximately 30 flight hours, including the flight test

Private Pilot Licence (PPL-A)

Take your flying further with navigation and cross-country training, including operations at controlled aerodromes and in controlled airspace.

  • For recreational and private flying
  • Minimum age for licence: 17
  • RPL-to-PPL course syllabus based on approximately 24 additional flight hours, including the flight test

Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL-A)

Develop the knowledge and practical flying skills required to pursue a career as a professional aeroplane pilot.

  • Advanced handling and navigation training
  • Minimum age for licence: 18
  • Total aeronautical experience required: 200 hours
  • Pilot-in-command (PIC) time required: 100 hours
  • Individual training plans based on existing qualifications and experience

Practical & Theory Training

Our courses combine practical flying with essential aviation theory, including air law, navigation, meteorology, aircraft systems, human factors and flight planning.

Training can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, with a pathway suited to your experience and goals.

Flight hours shown are syllabus planning figures, not guaranteed completion times or total licence experience requirements. Actual training and eligibility depend on experience, competency and applicable CASA requirements.

Fixed-wing aircraft pilot training

CASA Pilot Licence Requirements

For official information about eligibility, flight experience, examinations and licensing requirements, visit the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA):

CASA requirements apply to all licence applications. Contact us to discuss your individual training pathway.

Ready to Start Flying?

Contact Ansett Aviation to discuss aircraft training, course availability and the right licence for you.

Enquire Now

Call 0408 332 248 or email will@ansettaviation.com.au