Teaches the theory and practical skills of flying aircraft. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

• Gliding Pilot Instructor
• Helicopter Pilot Instructor

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Flying instructor is Vocational Education and Training Assess (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Three pathways for skills assessment by SSSI
  • Pathway A – Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
  • Pathway B – Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree with an additional qualification at least Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma level in a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of post qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
  • Pathway C – Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree without a highly relevant field of study and at least three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;

fly and navigate aircraft, control and direct air traffic to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft in flight and on the ground, and instruct students in flying aircraft.

Tasks

• preparing and submitting flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance
• flying aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
• providing flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff
• controlling aircraft movements, and directing aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio
• providing pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services
• completing cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight
• monitoring aircraft performance and reporting on mechanical condition
• giving in-flight instruction, supervising solo flights, accompanying students on training flights and demonstrating techniques for controlling aircraft

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Aeroplane and Helicopter Pilots require a prescribed minimum amount of flying experience in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Occupations in this Group

• 231111 Aeroplane Pilot
• 231112 Air Traffic Controller
• 231113 Flying Instructor
• 231114 Helicopter Pilot
• 231199 Air Transport Professionals nec