Multi Engine (Aeroplane) Instrument Rating

Introduction

To qualify for the AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating), students are required to have undertaken AVI50215/AVI50219/AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot's Licence-Aeroplane). Students with a CASA CPL can also apply but will require a Recognition of Prior Learning for competency in imported units.  This course is of twelve weeks duration and a minimum of 40 hours instrument flight training in Instrument Meteorological Conditions, day and night, covering such things as navigational aid tracking, instrument approach and landing, departure and emergency procedures.

The Gold Coast is ideally placed to provide this type of training with two airports having ILS approaches in the local area. There are also airports with VOR, NDB, and GPS non-precision approaches that are all within a short flight time.

The Command Instrument Rating is available in either a single or multi engine aircraft. This rating allows the holder to conduct flights in Instrument Meteorological Conditions. Full time and part time flexible courses are available.

Details

Course Outcomes:

All course outcomes are Australian nationally recognised qualifications registered with and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

• AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
• CASA Multi Engine (Aeroplane) Instrument Rating (MEAIR)

Course Duration: 12 weeks full-time | 10 weeks full-time without IREX (Part-time also available. Conditions apply.)

If you have completed IREX prior to starting at Air Gold Coast, you can enrol in any intake.  If you wish to undertake our theory course, you must enrol in an intake that has an IREX course prior.

2026 Course Intakes: 12 January, 16 February, 23 March, 27 April, 21 June, 6 July, 10 August, 14 September, 26 October, 23 November

2026 IREX Course intakes: 2 February, 13 April, 22 June, 31 August,

 

Please contact Air Gold Coast for course availability

Training Resources:

• Elite I-Gate Simulator
• Beechcraft 76 Duchess
• Beechcraft 58 Baron

Available Navaids:

• Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
• VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range (VOR)
• Instrument Landing System (ILS) / Localiser (LLZ)
• Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) or GPS Arrival (DGA)
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
• Area Navigation (RNAV)
• Enrolment Details

Entry Criteria:

• AVI50215/AVI50219 or AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) or CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Recognition of prior learning will be required)
• Minimum 2 hours with 1 hour solo of night flying
• Eligible for a Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Eligible for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Tuition Fees (Domestic Students):

Estimated Tuition Fee*: AU$37,798.00**

Estimated Non-Tuition Fee: Materials – Bob Tait IREX Study Guide, DAPs East and West (or Jepps equivalent), AIP, 4 x ERC Low Charts, 4 x TAC Charts, PCA, ERSA – Approx $600

*Fees are subject to change.

**Total Estimated Total Tuition Fee: AUS$43,408.00

**Baron option available for an additional fee of $5,610

Payment Options:

Self-funded domestic students may pay in advance up to $1500 or as each lesson is completed.

This course is approved for VET Student Loans (VSL).

Australian students may apply to use VSL only if they are eligible and undertake the course full-time.

For more information & course fees, please visit our VSL Page.

International Students:

Please visit the International MEAIR Page for details.

Flight Training Inclusions

Tuition Fee Inclusions:

• Group briefings
• Pre-flight and post-flight briefs
• 9.0 dual hours for initial Multi-Engine Endorsement
• 21.8 dual instrument flying hours
• 15.4 hours in the simulator
• IREX theory course
• IREX exam (first attempt only)
• Air Services and Landing Fees
• MEA and IR Test Fees

Non-Tuition Fees:

Our training fees do NOT include the following items which students will need to provide at their own expense:

• Materials – Bob Tait IREX Study Guide, DAPs East and West (or Jepps equivalent), AIP, 4 x ERC Low Charts, 4 x TAC Charts, PCA, ERSA – Approx $600
• Class 1 Aviation Medical
• Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• A laptop or tablet is strongly recommended for this course

Note: As flying is competency-based, the hours required depend upon the student’s ability, commitment and flying conditions on the day. The above summary exceeds the minimum hours required by CASA. Air Gold Coast’s flight training syllabus more accurately reflects the required hours to achieve a sound standard. 

Second and subsequent attempts for exams and flight tests, remedial ground and flight training are an additional student expense. They are charged at the relevant course aircraft/ instructor hourly rate.