Recreational Pilot
Licence (RPL)
Private Pilot
Licence (PPL)
Commercial Pilot
Licence (CPL)
There’s a route for everyone to
achieve their aviation dreams!
How to Become a
How to Become a
Pilot in Australia
Pilot in Australia
In Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority is the
governing body that regulates all aircraft activity.
They offer a number of different licences, depending
on your level of experience and the types of aircraft
you are hoping to fly.
For those who are curious about how to become a pilot in Australia
but are not certain they possess the skills and aptitude, a trial
introductory flight is the perfect solution. For more information on
trial flights and all other aspects of the aviation industry, reach out to
a flying school near you.
Types of
Types of
Licences
Licences
Check to see what sort of facilities they offer. Be
sure that they have a good fleet of aircraft, flight
simulators, and most importantly – experienced
instructors. Ask about what sort of study and
payment options they offer for both part and full
time students.
How to find a
flying school
Taking your first
flying steps
Teaches you how to safely
take off, perform basic
manoeuvres and land.
Allows you to fly a CASA-
registered aircraft within
25nm of the departure
aerodrome.
PPL is the next step up
from the RPL. During this
course you learn to
navigate beyond the 25nm
range of your aerodrome.
Once PPL completed, your
PPL certification enables
you to fly anywhere in
Australia.
A CPL allows you to earn
money working as a pilot.
Many pilots use this
certification to enter the
commercial aviation
industry but other
pathways that are available
to you include working in
private tourism and
agriculture.
Find More information on
learntofly.edu.au