The AFTC are pleased to announce a new full time ab initio course for aspiring pilots which integrates flying and ground training to CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
standard for the issue of an Australian Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) with Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR).

CASA has introduced new laws regarding English Language Proficiency to those students that have not been schooled in English or been employed in a specified English speaking country.

Those students must have their General English proficiency proven at a CASA required standard before they can apply for a Student Pilot Licence.

These required standards are determined by a general English test.

CASA has determined the minimum scores for several different English language tests from independent testing centres.

Each testing centre has an independent scoring system that may not equate to another testing centres scoring system.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) general training module (GTM) Overall grade of 5.5 and no paper lower than 5

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) 650

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet based test 71

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) computer based exam 197

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based 530

Further Information on the required level of English can be found here

This full time program will give you full exposure to aviation training on a daily basis. By combining ground and flight training you will be able to practise in the air, those elements that are taught on the ground.

Integrated delivery of the training will also give you currency of training thus maximising the training effort.

Furthermore by integrating the ground and flight components, both ground and flight instructors will be able to assess your strengths and weaknesses throughout the program and be in a position to discuss any issues with you in a constructive manner.

In effect our aim will be to tailor make the training regime to match your capability and ensure that you are getting the most optimum cost effective training solution.

The AFTC is dedicated to setting the standard for pilot training and our emphasis is always on flight safety.

The 52 week full time training program has been designed to maximise training resources to ensure that you get the most optimum cost effective.

Upon successful completion of the training course, you will hold a CASA commercial Pilots License Aeroplanes – CPL (A).

To view the range of Aircraft the AFTC have access to, please click here.

Although the course we offer is non-residential, the AFTC has formed a strategic partnership with Colliers International Student Services and selected their properties as the preferred supplier of student accommodation to provide a value-added service to AFTC students.

Colliers has got a good reputation and has numerous well located and well sought after Student Accommodation facilities throughout Adelaide and Australia.

Colliers has recently acquired the management rights of a students complex at Mawson Lakes called UV Mawson Lakes.

Mawson Lakes is located about 10 min drive from the AFTC. Additional public transport convenience is the railway connection between Mawson Lakes and the AFTC.

For further information on this program and to apply for a place, please contact Jean here.