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Your runway to the cockpit starts here

Four simple steps take you from first enquiry to first lesson. We'll guide you through medicals, financing, and every form along the way.

How to enrol

From enquiry to first flight

Discovery flight

Take the controls with an instructor on a short intro flight to make sure aviation is right for you.

Apply & assess

Submit the short application below and meet an advisor to choose the program that fits your goals.

Medical & paperwork

Complete your aviation medical and student certificate — we'll connect you with an approved examiner.

Start training

Get your training schedule, meet your dedicated instructor, and begin logging hours toward your licence.

Entry & medical requirements

What you'll need to begin

A few straightforward requirements keep every flight safe and legal. We help you with each one.

  • Minimum ageStart training any time; solo at 16, PPL at 17, CPL at 18.
  • Aviation medical certificateClass 3 for private training, Class 1 for a commercial career path.
  • English proficiencyComfortable speaking English — the international language of aviation.
  • Photo ID & documentsGovernment photo ID and, for career tracks, proof of education.
Financing

Flexible ways to fund your training

Pay as you fly, or finance the lot

The Private Pilot course starts from $11,900 all-in, including aircraft, instructor, and ground-school. Pay lesson-by-lesson, or fund a full program through our partner aviation-finance plans.

Scholarships, veteran benefits, and instalment plans are available. Ask an advisor for an exact, no-surprises quote tailored to your goals.

Key dates

Upcoming intakes

Career-track programs run on fixed intakes; private training starts year-round.

Feb 3
Spring career intakeIntegrated airline-prep and CPL cohort begins.
Year-round
Private & recreationalPPL and add-on ratings start whenever you're ready.
May 12
Summer career intakeSecond integrated cohort of the year — apply by April 30.
Sep 8
Autumn career intakeFinal cohort of the year for full-time career students.
Good questions

Frequently asked questions

None at all. Most of our students arrive having never touched the controls of an aircraft. Your first lessons start from the absolute basics.

A Private Pilot Licence typically takes 4–6 months training part-time. A full zero-to-airline pathway runs around 18–24 months full-time.

For private flying you'll need a Class 3 aviation medical; for a commercial career you'll need a Class 1. We can refer you to an approved aviation medical examiner.

Absolutely. With seven-day operations and online booking, many students fly evenings and weekends and finish around their careers.

Yes — you can pay lesson-by-lesson or finance an entire program through our partners. We also offer scholarships and veteran benefits. Ask an advisor.

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Fast replyOur admissions team responds within one business day to plan your next step.
No obligationApplying just starts the conversation — there's no commitment to enrol.
Real advisorsYou'll speak with an instructor or advisor, not a call centre.
"Applying felt daunting until I hit submit — an instructor called me the next morning and mapped my whole path to the airlines."
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Aisha KhanAirline-prep student, second year

Ready to begin your flight training?

Career intakes fill quickly. Apply today and we'll help you take the very first step toward the cockpit.

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