What Aviation Australia does

Since its creation by the Queensland Government in 2001, Aviation Australia has been providing genuine world class training for aircraft engineers and cabin crew for Australian and International markets with an excellent record for successful graduates. Our team of instructors is made up of highly experienced people from every area of the international aviation and aerospace industries, so students can be confident they’ll graduate from their course with a level of skill and knowledge that is up-to-date, relevant and a great advantage when seeking employment. Students train in an impressive, modern facility located within the operational precinct of the Brisbane International and Domestic Airport, so from the beginning they’ll experience a real world learning environment. Students have access to a range of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, well equipped workshops, cabin simulators, door trainers, survival rafts and authentic simulated operational environments. This is practical, hands-on training that’s challenging, exciting and interesting. Aviation Australia is a complete learning and lifestyle experience from which students will merge well qualified and well equipped to begin a career where the sky is the limit.

Name

Aviation Australia

Legal name

Aviation Australia Pty Ltd

Website

http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aviation Australia is an aviation training institute that provides raining for aircraft engineers and cabin crew.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA), Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE), Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility) (EDAOAFAO)

Keywords

• Aviation training services
• Aircraft maintenance engineering
• Commercial pilot training
• Cabin crew training
• Remote pilot training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses: Aviation Australia delivers nationally recognised vocational qualifications (Certificates II–IV, Diplomas) in aircraft maintenance engineering, aviation (pilot), and remote pilot disciplines. Revenue is generated through student tuition fees, often partially funded by government subsidies for eligible domestic applicants (Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia governments).
2. Commercial Pilot and MCC Training: Commercial pilot courses including the Diploma of Aviation (CPL), Instrument Rating, Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command), and Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) courses delivered in simulator and/or through partner flight schools. Revenue is one-time course fees ranging from AUD $6,800 to $16,000.
3. Cabin Crew Training: Non-accredited Cabin Crew Essential Course delivered face-to-face at AUD $3,350, generating one-time revenue per participant.
4. Part 66 Examinations and Study Materials: Revenue from conducting CASA and EASA Part 66 basic knowledge examinations and selling self-study theory packages and courseware through the online store. Re-sit examinations incur additional fees.
5. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessments: Two-part RPL assessment process: Initial RPL report ($770–$1,090 depending on qualification) and Final RPL assessment ($770–$1,350 depending on qualification).
6. Venue and Facility Hire: Hire of Flight Safety Training Centre (cabin simulators, door trainers, ditching pool, classrooms) and Technical Training Centre (hangars, workshops, aircraft) to airlines, organisations, and other training providers.
7. Consultancy and Courseware Services: Part 147 MTO consultancy services for schools requiring maintenance training organisation approval, including Training Needs Analysis, MTOE development, courseware design, and assessments. Courseware provided for Part M/66/145 for EASA, CASA, FAA, GCAA and other regulators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aviation Australia delivers accredited aviation training across aircraft maintenance engineering, commercial pilot, cabin crew, and remote pilot (drone) disciplines. Operating six campuses across Australia and an international joint venture in Riyadh, the company is the only Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 147 approved training organisation in Australia, offering Certificate IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma qualifications alongside Part 66 examinations and Recognition of Prior Learning assessments.

Product overview

Aviation Australia is a world-class registered training organisation (RTO No. 30770) and the only Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved training organisation in Australia, established by the Queensland Government in 2001. It operates as a multi-product training platform delivering aviation education across five core areas: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (including pre-apprenticeship Certificate IV courses MEA40718, MEA40618, MEA41322; apprenticeships; Diploma of Aeroskills; and Part 66/licensing pathways), Pilot Training (AVI50222 Commercial Pilot Licence, AVI50519 Instrument Rating, AVI60219 Pilot in Command, MCC, Airline Preparation, Aptitude Assessment), Remote Pilot/Drone Training (RePL, Certificate III AVI30419, AVCRM software integration), Cabin Crew Training (Essential Course, School Experience), and School/VET Programs (Aerospace Gateway Schools, Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance). The portfolio is unified by shared regulatory approvals (CASR Part 147, EASA Part 147, DASA recognition), national campus infrastructure (Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Townsville), and a learning management system (LaunchPad), with supplementary services including RPL, modular licensing pathways, higher education university pathways, venue hire, consultancy/courseware, and study tours. The company partners with over 60 airlines and aerospace companies and reports over 1,000 graduates working worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAME (Female Aircraft Maintenance Engineer): Program designed to support and nurture future female aircraft maintenance engineers as they build their careers in a traditionally male-dominated field.
• Aerospace Gateway Schools Program
• Qantas Engineering Academy

Products and services

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 graduates working worldwide in aviation industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Aviation/Aerospace AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Aviation Australia partnered with Aviation/Aerospace Australia as delivery partner for CSIRO's 'Aviators in Schools' nationwide initiative under CSIRO's STEM Professionals in Schools program. The initiative connects teachers with aviation professionals for real-world STEM learning.
• Queensland GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Aviation Australia was established by the Queensland State Government in 2001. Hosts the Queensland Government's Gateway to Industry Schools Program for Aerospace since 2004. Queensland Government provides funding approval for pre-vocational training and VET in Schools programs.
• BoeingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing is a Strategic Partner for the Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program (2026). Boeing and Aviation Australia also operate the Townsville Aviation Training Academy as a joint venture with Boeing Defence Australia, providing over 750m² of training space for Australian Army AH-64E Apache fleet maintenance training and commercial aviation sector.
• Northrop GrummanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthrop Grumman is a Strategic Partner for the Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program (2026). Also supports the Space Camp experience for Aerospace Gateway Schools through the Northrop Grumman Foundation.
• QantasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Australia hosts the Qantas Engineering Academy cohort at its Brisbane campus, inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals. Qantas uses Aviation Australia's Boeing 737 flight simulator for pilot assessments.
• Boeing Defence AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture (Townsville Aviation Training Academy) with Boeing Defence Australia featuring over 750m² of training space equipped with rotary and fixed-wing training aids for Australian Army AH-64E Apache fleet and broader commercial aviation sector.
• SriLankan Aviation CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Australia and SriLankan Aviation College partnered to deliver a transnational Aircraft Maintenance Engineering qualification allowing students to commence studies in Sri Lanka leading to the 11064NAT Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical TB1) at Aviation Australia Brisbane.
• Aviation Australia Riyadh College (AARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Aviation Australia and Shamal Investments Saudi Arabia. AARC is the international operator of International Aviation Technical College (IATC) at Riyadh, training Saudi Arabians for aviation careers in line with KSA Vision 2030.
• Cairns Aviation Skills Centre (CASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Australia collaborates with CASC, Jet Aviation, Cairns Airport, and Skytek to deliver the Cadetship Program - a unique local pathway for students to transition from world-class training into employment in aircraft maintenance engineering.
• LifeFlightminorOthersAviation Australia supports LifeFlight (aeromedical charity) through regular fundraising activities throughout the year.
• Remote AviationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAviation Australia delivers certified remote pilot training in partnership with Remote Aviation (CASA.ReOC.1006 training approval), having trained over 1,000 remote pilots across Australia. Also provides business consulting including ReOC preparation and contextualised RePL training.
• Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAF is a partner flight school delivering AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (CPL) and AVI50519 Instrument Rating courses under Aviation Australia's CRICOS-registered program (CRICOS Code: 109201H for CPL, 0101223 for IR).
• Airways AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner flight school delivering AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) in partnership with Aviation Australia.
• Moorabbin Aviation ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner flight school delivering AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) in partnership with Aviation Australia.
• CQ UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Australia assists delivery of the Bachelor of Aviation (CRICOS: 108749B) program offered by CQ University, providing industry expertise and practical training components.
• University of Southern Queensland (USQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessful completion of Aviation Australia's Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) AVI60219 allows direct entry to USQ postgraduate programs (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Master of Aviation Management).
• CSIROflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIRO partnered with Aviation/Aerospace Australia and Aviation Australia as delivery partner for the 'Aviators in Schools' initiative, part of CSIRO's STEM Professionals in Schools program, connecting teachers with aviation professionals for real-world STEM learning in classrooms nationwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc: CAE is the global leader in commercial aviation training, operating the world's largest network of full-flight simulators and providing pilot, cabin crew, and AME training to airlines worldwide — directly comparable to Aviation Australia's pilot and maintenance training scope, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a major provider of professional pilot and maintenance technician training with hundreds of simulators worldwide. Comparable to Aviation Australia's MCC, airline preparation, and AME training offerings through shared regulatory approval frameworks (FAA, CASA recognition) and a similar B2B customer base of airlines.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Embry-Riddle is a leading aviation-focused university offering accredited degree programs in aeronautical science, pilot training, and maintenance management. Comparable to Aviation Australia's higher education pathway partnerships (CQ University, USQ) and its VET in Schools programs targeting aviation career entrants.

Direct peers

• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training operates a multi-disciplinary aviation training portfolio covering pilot type ratings, cabin crew, AME training, and drone training across European hubs. It is the closest European analogue to Aviation Australia's exclusive EASA Part 147 status and integrated cabin crew / pilot / maintenance offering.
• Etihad Aviation Training: Etihad Aviation Training is a UAE-based aviation training organisation offering pilot, cabin crew, and AME training with full simulators and dedicated academies. Comparable as a regional EASA-equivalent aviation training hub competing for the same Middle East and international student flows as Aviation Australia's Riyadh JV.
• Flight Training Adelaide (FTA): Flight Training Adelaide is an Australian airline-owned (Qantas group historically) ab initio pilot training school providing integrated CPL and ATPL pathways. Comparable as a domestic Australian pilot training peer competing for the same pilot candidate pool and airline assessment graduates as Aviation Australia's pilot programs.
• Pan Am International Flight Academy: Pan Am International Flight Academy delivers pilot, cabin crew, and aircraft maintenance training across US and international sites with type-rated simulators. Comparable to Aviation Australia's MCC and airline preparation offerings through shared B2B training contracts with commercial carriers.

Peers

• Singapore Aviation Academy:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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