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For Pilots outside Sydney wishing to utilise club facilities.

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For those who want to fly with SFC.

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SFC CLUBHOUSE
60 Birch Street,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198

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109 Drover Rd,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198
PHONE
(02) 9709 8488
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EMAIL
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PHONE
(02) 9709 8488
CALL US
EMAIL
mail@sfcaero.com.au
EMAIL US
CONTACT US

We are here to support you.

Whether you're ready to take flight or need more information - we're ready to answer any questions.
PHONE
(02) 9709 8488
CALL US
EMAIL
mail@sfcaero.com.au
EMAIL US
VISIT US
SFC COLLEGE & CLUBHOUSE
60 Birch Street,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198

737 SIMULATOR 
109 Drover Rd,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198
FLIGHT TRAINING OVERVIEW

Find the right path for you.

Knowing where to start can be daunting,
Full Time Course

Flight Instructor Rating

AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation

(Flight Instructor)

RTO CODE: 90866

NEXT INTAKE?
8 April

3 Intakes per year.
Limited spots available.

HOW LONG?
15
Weeks FIR
+ 10 weeks for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
COURSE LOAD?
Full Time

Face-to-Face.

FLYING HOURS?
38
Hours
HOW MUCH?
$ 33,900.00 
+ $3,850 out of pocket for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

VET Student Loans available for eligible students.

Shape your future. Kick start your career.
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WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?
Share your passion for flying.

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

Is this course right for me?

I want to build flying hours and progress my career.

I have completed my CPL and am wanting to gain experience as I build my hours prior to entering the the next step of my career.

I want to teach future pilots.

I would love to be able to teach a student from day 1 all the way through to achieving a licence. I feel it would be a rewarding and exciting experience.

I want to join the airlines.

I want to gain experience and enough hours to be able to apply for a job in an airline. Maybe one day becoming a Check and Training Captain in an airline.

I can commit to a full time study load.

"SFC really took me further in my flying career with the Flight Instructor Rating. I became much more confident in my own teaching and presenting skills, flying ability and it made me overall a much more professional pilot."

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COURSE OVERVIEW
FLYING HOURS
38

Hours

SIMULATOR HOURS
1

Hours

THEORY HOURS
77

Hours

DURATION
15

Weeks

+ 10 weeks for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

COURSE LOAD
Full Time
DELIVERY MODE
Face-to-face
LOCATION
Bankstown Aerodrome
TOTAL COURSE HOURS
116

Hours

+ 350 hours for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

WEEKLY STUDY HOURS
25

Hours

+ 35 hours for TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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INCLUSIONS
  • Flying
  • Fuel
  • Landing Fees
  • Simulator
  • Theory
  • Briefings
  • Primary Instructor
  • Exam costs
  • Student Training Manual
  • SFC Facilities
  • Member benefits
INTAKE DATES
  • 8 April 2024
  • 1 July 2024
  • 23 September 2024
COURSE FEES
$ 33,900.00 
+ $3,850 out of pocket for TAE40116- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Program Summary

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:

Year 12 certificate or equivalent;
18+ years old;
Meet English language requirements
Hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Have obtained a TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
* TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment runs for 10 weeks prior to the commencement of the FIR.
*TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Not issued by SFC. Delivered by Healthy Business Training Academy RTO 30831)

Course Units

Core Units
TAELLN411
Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
TAEDES402
Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs
TAEDES401
Design and develop learning programs
TADEL402
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDEL401
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEASS403
Participate in assessment validation
TAEASS402
Assess competence
TAEASS401
Plan assessment activities and processes
AVIM0005
Facilitate non-technical skills instruction
AVIM0004
Conduct training for the issue of an endorsement
AVIM0003
Conduct aeronautical knowledge training and flight training
Elective Units
TAEDEL301
Provide work skill instruction
BSBCMM401
Make a presentation
AVIM0008
Operate a simulator
AVIF0027
Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
AVIF0026
Implement aviation risk management processes

CASA Theory Exam

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.

SFC Policies and Procedures

Personal Information
When you enrol at SFC, the collection, storage, use and disclosure of any personal information you provide are protected by legislation. Please refer to SFC’s privacy policy.

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VET STUDENT LOANS
Study Now.
Pay Later.

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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APPLICATION PROCESS

How do I secure my spot?

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.

Stage 1. SFC Meet and Greet

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.

BOOK IN A MEET AND GREET 

Stage 2. Membership Application

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.

BECOME A MEMBER

Application Form

To commence the Application Process, complete the SFC Application Form. This will hold your position in the course.

APPLY NOW

Stage 3. Final Interview

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.)

CONTACT US

We are here to support you.

Whether you're ready to take flight or need more information - we're ready to answer any questions.
PHONE
(02) 9709 8488
CALL US
EMAIL
mail@sfcaero.com.au
EMAIL US
VISIT US
SFC COLLEGE & CLUBHOUSE
60 Birch Street,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198

737 SIMULATOR 
109 Drover Rd,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198