For friends and family of SFC members or aviation enthusiasts.
For Pilots outside Sydney wishing to utilise club facilities.
For those who want to fly with SFC.
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AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation
(Flight Instructor)
RTO CODE: 90866
3 Intakes per year.
Limited spots available.
Face-to-Face.
VET Student Loans available for eligible students.
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Start your career fostering student's progression, consolidating your own knowledge and gain the skills to be a confident and effective airborne teacher. The Flight Instructor Rating is a valuable rating to all operators including charter, airlines and flight schools. The skills and airmanship developed in the FIR course you will use throughout your career - even as a training and checking captain at an airline.
Best suited for those with a real passion for aviation and teaching. Our experienced instructor trainer team will develop your skills as a pilot, presenter and Flight Instructor both on the ground and in the air. The SFC FIR syllabus involves scenario-based training where you will learn how to handle different types of student personalities and common errors.
A key component of the course is ground theory for the Principles and Methods of Instruction for the CASA PIRC Examination along with short classes on Threat and Error Management and an overview of the CASA Non-Technical Skills regulations to ensure you graduate the program as a well-rounded Instructor.
Top performers of the SFC FIR program are likely to be offered an interview with SFC for a role as a Grade 3 Flight Instructor. All Grade 2 and 3 instructors at SFC are graduates of this program.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll have:
TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Not issued by SFC. Delivered by Healthy Business Training Academy RTO 30831)
Flight Instructor Rating with a Grade 3A Training Endorsement
Spin Flight Activity Endorsement
Basic Instrument Flight (BIF) Training Approval
AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
The skills to convey core concepts to students and assess learning outcomes
38 hours of flight time in the right hand seat
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SFC Graduate
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+ 10 weeks for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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+ 350 hours for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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+ 35 hours for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Piper Warrior
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Piper Archer TX
Study Mode: Face-to-Face
Location: Bankstown Aerodrome (Sydney, Australia)
Total Flight Training Hours: 116 Hours
Duration: 15 Weeks FIR + 10 weeks TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | Full Time
Intakes for 2024*: 8 Apr | 1 Jul | 23 Sept
*The above intake dates refer to the start of training for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Cost: AUD $33,900* + $3,850 out of pocket for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
RTO Code: 90866
Prerequisites:
Before undertaking your flight test to obtain your Flight Instructor Rating, you must first sit your CASA Pilot Instructor Rating (PIRC) exam.
The exam will test your knowledge of the completed course units. You have 2 hours to complete the exam, and you must achieve at least 75%. Exam costs are included in your tuition fee.
Preparation for your exams are through guided self-study; however, SFC offers ground theory courses to help you feel confident and fully prepared for exam day. Please contact us to let us know if you're interested in joining the course.
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We are proud to be a VET Student Loans approved course provider (RTO 90866) for the AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor Rating). This program provides eligible students with loans to pay for their tuition fees, which are then repaid via the Australian tax system once the minimum income threshold for repayment has been reached.
RTO CODE: 90866
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Learn to fly with the best. The SFC team are always looking for interested and ambitious students. Take the next step in your aviation career and apply for our Flight Instructor Rating Course.
Applications are open year-round, with quarterly intakes.
A chance for you to visit the clubhouse and college campus and check out our training fleet in person. A course advisor will explain all relevant information about the Double Diploma of Aviation and answer any questions you may have.
Club Membership
SFC is a non-for-profit flight school, and all students are required to hold a Full Club Membership. This will give you access to participate in flyaways, club events and discounts.
Application Form
To commence the Application Process, complete the SFC Application Form. This will hold your position in the course.
Screening Interview
During your Screening Interview you will meet with individuals from different departments within SFC. The objectives of the interview are to assess motivation, discuss application results and course requirements. You will need to provide proof of your identity and age (original form of ID required: Drivers Licence, Passport or Birth Certificate if applying for a VET Student Loan.)
