AVI50519 - Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

The Instrument rating course is a must have for Commercial Pilots who want to take their career to the next level.

Our specialised course aligns with CASA regulation requirements and comprises of Multi Engine Flight Training, Simulator Training and TREX Theory.

The Completion of this course will provide increased employment opportunities such as Airline, Charter and Flight Training (Instructor).

Training

This course consists of 13 core units and 1 elective unit.

Course Units

Key Course Benefits

CASA Instrument Rating
CASA Multi Engine Class Rating
Fully integrated course enabling students to learn theory and complete regular flight training
1 on 1 Flight Instructor teaching, briefing and support, providing students with a consistent learning environment
No Landing Fees

- 30 hours flight training in a Piper PA-44 Seminole
- 20 hours Simulator flying in our Redbird MCX simulator
- Ground school for Instrument rating IREX theory
- Theoretical knowledge training is integrated with practical flight training throughout the course.
Graduates who successfully complete the AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument rating) and obtain their CASA Commercial Pilot Licence are qualified to begin their careers as professional pilots. These qualifications open up job opportunities in general aviation or regional airline operations requiring multi-engine and instrument flying skills.

Course Fee Information

Our 2025 course fee is $36,000. As an approved VET Student Loans provider, eligible students may be able to access loan assistance. Please refer to the fee inclusions, exclusions and Vet Student Loans outlined below.

- 30 hours multi engine flying
- 20 hours simulator flying
- Theory & ground school
- Instructor briefings
- Landing fees
- Course materials & textbooks
- 1st CASA Exam fees & 1st Flight exam feest goes here
- Headset
- Uniform
- Laptop
- Repeat exam fees
- Replace flight test fees
- Class 1 medical certificate
VET Student Loans is a government loan available to assist eligible students studying higher level vocational education and training (VET) qualifications to pay their tuition fees.
To find out more and check if you are eligible, please click on the ‘Vet Student Loans’ button below.

Vet Student Loans

Entry Requirements

Valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by CASA
Valid Class 1 Aviation Medical
50 hours of Visual Flight hours (VFR) navigation aeronautical experience as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
Conduct Interview with Bunbury Flying School