Training
Learning to fly with TVSA can be the realisation of an exciting hobby or the first step toward a rewarding career in aviation.
How far you go is up to you.
The basic stages in pilot training are:
- Student Pilot
Learning to Fly. - The General Flying Progress Test - Certificate II in Aviation
Passenger Carrying Endorsement - Allows you to fly in the vicinity of an aerodrome. Counts as 2 uints towards the VCE - Private Pilot Licence - Certificate IV in Aviation
Navigation training means you can fly to far off places. - Counts as 2 units towards the VCE.
- Commercial Pilot Licence - Certificate IV
First of the Professional Pilot Licences.
Advanced stages are:
6. Diploma of Aviation
Includes the Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi engine
command Instrument Rating.
7. Advanced Diploma of Aviation - Flight Instruction
Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi Engine Command
Instrument and Instructor Ratings.
8. Advanced Diploma of Aviation - Airline Pilot
Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi Engine Command
Instrument Rating & Airline Transport Pilot Licence Theory
9. Commercial Pilot Traineeship
Commercial Pilot Licence, Advanced Diplomas of
Aviation, Flight Instruction and Airline Pilot, 750 hours of
flying time (minimum) and 12 months employment.
Further Information
- Australian Air Force Cadets
TVSA is the officially contracted supplier of flying training for all Victorian Squadrons of the Australian Air Force Cadets.TVSA has had a long association (since 1987)with the AAFC. Many cadets have gone on to very successful Defence Force careers, mainly as RAAF pilots. - Career Opportunities
Discover the potential of a career in aviation after completing your training with TVSA.Many of our past staff and students are now enjoying careers with the Australian Defence Forces, Qantas, Virgin Blue, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, REX and King Island Airlines. Quite a few are Flying Instructors locally and interstate. We even have some who are Air Traffic Controllers and Aircraft Maintenance or Aeronautical Engineers. - Courses
Information on the TVSA Pilot Training courses.