Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our course will provide you with the minimum necessary qualifications, but it is up to you to gain a minimum experience level of 500 hrs pilot in command time. Different airlines have varying minium requirements

There is a large movement in the industry at the moment and expect this to last for a few years to come.
The aviation industry is very cyclical and tends to follow the pattern of the economy. Presently employment prospects are good, with good progression throughout all levels of the industry. Employment prospects tend to fluctuate, but the overall pattern is one of growth, so it is best get qualified as soon as possible and start gaining that valuable experience.

On completion of your CPL you can continue on to a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating and seek for work as a charter pilot or you can gain an Instructor Rating and instruct at a flying school. Both jobs will give you the required command time and experience required by larger operators (airlines etc.) There are different advantages to all of the career paths available. The career path you chose should reflect your personality, your strengths and your personal situation.

We fly a variety of different aircraft ranging from 2-seater Cessna 152 basic trainers to 6-seater twin-engine Beechcraft Dutches used for advanced training and charter.
The aircraft you fly are up to you! Once you gain your licence, you can undertake training on a whole range of interesting and varied aircraft designs.

There is a variety of jobs in aviation including instructing, charter, scenic/joy flights, aerial surveillance, military and police air wing, ambulance, fire spotting and of course regional and airline flying, where you go is up to you.

No. It does however require commitment. Flying is not difficult it is challenging and fun. Even the airline pilot strives for that perfect landing!

There is no minimum age limit to initiate your training (as long as you can see over the dashboard). However, you need to be at least:
- 16 years of age for solo
- 17 years of age for PPL
- 18 years of age for CPL
- 21 years of age for ATPL

There is no age limit on flying. You can start learning as soon as you are old enough to reach the pedals.

FULL-TIME
- 1 month for GFPT
- 2 months for PPL
- 12 months for CPL
PART-TIME (MIMINUM)
- 6 months for PPL
- 18 months for CPL
Your training is not time limited. We understand that everyone has different aims and objectives in aviation. Additionally, we all have busy lives, so at Aerospace Aviation we will schedule your flying in accordance with your needs.

There are four options:
- Self-study
- Classes
- One-on-one instruction
- Computer on-line theory packages
Or a combination of the above.
Theory is not difficult, but it will take time and effort. We are able to provide flexibility in theory training to suit different students needs. Theory can be self studied at home, or if time permits, you can enrol in our face-to-face theory courses.

You have to be healthy. Vision can be correctable with glasses. Medical standards vary depending on whether you want to fly commercially or just for recreation. However, the standards are not overly strict, and anyone with a good overall standard of health can hold an aviation medical certificate. Glasses can be worn to improve vision as long as you wear them while you are flying!

A licence allows you to fly an aeroplane on your own. A private licence allows you to fly anywhere in Australia by day and in good weather conditions with passengers on the aircraft types you are endorsed on. A commercial licence allows all of the above and includes carrying passengers or cargo for hire/reward. A private licence will allow to fly recreationally anywhere in Australia by day. A commercial licence hives you the right to fly for reward – i.e. make money while you fly

Bankstown is a much larger airport with a control tower and has three runways compared to Hoxton’s one. Bankstown is widely used for flying training, charter and bank runs thus exposing the student to all of the operational day to day challenges of flying. Bankstown airport will prepare you for the buzz of general aviation. It is a busy but very well organised airport that will prepare you well for safe flying in the Sydney area.

Aerospace Aviation can provide you with a list of Designated Approved Medical Examiners (DAME) and the required application forms for an Aviation Reference Number (ARN) and Student Pilot Licence. An aviation medical may be completed prior to commencing the course but is not required prior to starting you lessons. Keen students may do some pre reading of aviation theory before commencing.

Give us a call at Aerospace Aviation and make a booking.
We are here seven days a week and can start you at any time. If you prefer just come out and have coffee and take a look around.

While Civil Aviation Safety Authority doesn’t require any particular subjects, certain airlines require passes in a 2 unit Maths, Physics and English. Those wishing to peruse a commercial career with the airlines should study English, Maths and Physics at a 2-unit year twelve level. For private or non-airline commercial flying no educational prerequisites exist.

Initially, like most other jobs, expect to earn a basic wage, however, within a short time it will increase. Airline pilots in Australia can earn up to $300000/yr. The amount you earn will depend on the job. But generally you can expect to earn what most people earn when they get their first job. Later on down the track, the rewards can be very high indeed.

Cessna 152 used for ab-initio training, PA28 used for private pilot training, C172RG and C182 used for advanced systems, night and commercial training, BE-76 Duchess and P68 Partenavia for multi-engine, commercial and instrument and charter. We have a range of aircraft available for your training and subsequent hire, ranging from simple single engine Cessna 152 type aircraft up to advanced multi-engine all weather aircraft.

Aerospace Aviation has been established for over twenty years and has a reputation within the industry, which is second to none. It has outlasted many other schools in the industry, which have come and gone. The majority of our pilots are now Airline Captains, Military Pilots, Charter Pilots and Flight Instructors. During our time of operation, we have never had a flying accident.
Our graduates work for airlines all over the world and look back happily on their time at Aerospace Aviation. We have the experience required to help you achieve your goals in aviation in a timely and safe manner.

Yes. We also run university-accredited courses. Over the years we have training students for several universities, most recently for the University of Western Sydney. We are proud of our standard of training.

Aerospace Aviation has been training students for over twenty years.

Depending on the type of aircraft and how long the flight takes. You only pay for the flying time. A trip to Canberra and back in a four-seater will cost approximately $500 (that’s $125 each!). When you hire an aircraft, you pay only for the hours you fly. So on a share basis, loading up your aircraft with you friends and family and taking them away for a relaxing weekend on the Hunter Valley becomes a very real and affordable adventure.