Multi Engine (Aeroplane) Instrument Rating
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AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) & CASA Multi-engine (Aeroplane) Instrument Rating (MEAIR) |
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11 weeks Full Time | Part Time Available |
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Domestic AU$27,845 | International AU$33,380 | Instalments Available VET Student Loans available to eligible full time domestic students |
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2019 Course start dates: Please contact Air Gold Coast
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Gold Coast Airport, Australia |
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Australian CPL, 2 hrs minimum night flying |
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International students welcome to apply. Student visa available. |
Summary information for guidance purposes only. Conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Details below.
Introduction
To qualify for the Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating), students are required to have undertaken the Diploma of Aviation, Commercial Pilots Licence-Aeroplane. This course is of eleven 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 official Australian Government recognised qualifications registered with and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
• AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
• CASA Multi Engine (Aeroplane) Instrument Rating (MEAIR)
Course Duration: 11 weeks full time (Part Time also available. Conditions apply.)
Course Intakes: Please contact Air Gold Coast for course availability and start dates
Training Resources:
• Elite I-Gate Simulator
• Beechcraft 76 Duchess
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)
Course Structure:
Phase I: Initial Multi Engine
Phase II: Instrument Flying
Enrolment Details
Domestic Students
Entry Criteria:
• Australian Commercial Pilots’ Licence
• Minimum 2hrs with 1hr solo of night flying
• Eligible for a Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Eligible for an Aviation Security Idenctification Card (ASIC)
Tuition Fees:
Estimated Total Tuition Fee*: AU$27,845
*Fees are subject to change.
Full details, terms and conditions provided in writing upon successful application.
Payment Options:
Self funded domestic students may pay in advance for each training phase 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, please visit our VSL Page.
International Students
Entry Criteria:
• 18 years of age (Younger students may enquire.)
• Senior High School Certificate
• Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 5.5 or Aviation English Test L4 Certification
• Australian Commercial Pilots’ Licence
• Minimum 2hrs with 1hr solo of night flying
• Eligible for a Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Eligible for an Aviation Security Idenctification Card (ASIC)
• Must hold a valid visa that permits training (Student Visa Available)
Tuition Fees:
Estimated Total Tuition Fee*: AU$33,380
*Fees are subject to change. Full details, terms and conditions provided in writing upon successful application.
Payment Options:
International students may pay in full or in instalments as follows:
• Payment 1 - $16,690 (Deposit on booking)
• Payment 2 - $16,690 (Due week 5)
Flight Training Inclusions
Inclusions:
• Group briefings
• pre-flight and post-flight briefs
• 8.5 dual hours for initial Multi Engine Endorsement
• 21.8 dual instrument flying hours
• 21.0 hours in simulator
• IREX theory course
• IREX exam (first attempt only)
• Air Services and Landing Fees
• Enrolment Fee
Exclusions:
Our training fees do NOT include the following items which students will need to provide at their own expense:
• Testing Officer Fees: MEA Flight Test $600,
• Testing Officer Fees: Instrument Rating Flight Test $900
• Class 1 Aviation Medical
• Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
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.
AVIF0007 Implement threat and error management strategies
AVIF0008 Manage safe flight operations
AVIH0005 Plans a flight under instrument flight rules
AVIH5017 Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules
AVIH5018 Operates and manage aircraft systems
AVIY0001 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instrument
AVIY0013 Conduct a 2D instrument approach
AVIY0022 Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route
AVIY5023 Operate a multi-engine aeroplane
AVIY5024 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night
AVIY5027 Perform non published instrument departure procedures