Moorabbin Aviation Services

Name

Moorabbin Aviation Services

Legal name

Moorabbin Aviation Services Pty Ltd.

Website

https://mas.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moorabbin Aviation Services is an aviation training center that provides private and commercial pilot licences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ), Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

Keywords

• Pilot training
• Flight school
• Commercial pilot licence
• Aviation training
• Aircraft type ratings

Headquarters

HQ city

Moorabbin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Pilot Training Courses: Comprehensive tuition fees for diploma and licence programs including AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) at AUD $103,700 and AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) at AUD $48,000. Fees cover flight training, theory, and flight simulator hours.
2. Aircraft Hire Charges: Hourly aircraft rental charges for flight training. Single engine aircraft (Piper Warrior) at $465 dual/$350 solo. Multi-engine aircraft (Piper Seminole) at $735 dual/$615 solo. Simulator time at $290/hour. Rates based on VDO hours.
3. Endorsement and Rating Training: Additional fees for specific aircraft endorsements and ratings including CSU Retractable endorsement ($1,695), Multi Engine Endorsement ($5,765), Night VFR Rating ($7,375), Instrument Rating ($26,380), Instructor Rating ($31,999), and Commercial Pilot Licence ($44,164).
4. Charter Flight Services: Charter flight services operated through sister company Risejet. Can cater for charter needs across various destinations.
5. ASIC Processing: Aviation Security Identification Card processing service at $240 for initial issue or renewal. Additional $60 processing fee for ASIC applications.
6. Trial Instructional Flights: Introductory flight experiences at $199 for 40 minutes and $299 for 60 minutes. Serves as both revenue source and customer acquisition funnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Moorabbin Aviation Services operates a CASA Part 141 and 142 approved flight school delivering pilot training from trial introductory flights through Recreational, Private, and Commercial Pilot Licences, plus endorsements, instrument and instructor ratings, King Air and Citation type ratings, and Diploma of Aviation qualifications in partnership with Aviation Australia. It also runs an airline cadet training program (historically for China Southern Airlines), charter operations via Risejet, and in-house aircraft maintenance.

Product overview

Moorabbin Aviation Services is a flight school operating at Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne, Australia, offering a comprehensive suite of pilot training programmes from introductory trial flights through to commercial airline pilot qualifications. The core offering consists of progressive licence programmes (RPL, PPL, CPL) and advanced ratings (Multi Engine, Instrument Rating, Instructor Rating, Night VFR, type ratings for King Air and Citation jets). The company delivers two nationally recognised Diploma of Aviation qualifications in partnership with Aviation Australia - the AVI50222 Diploma (Commercial Pilot Licence) and AVI50519 Diploma (Instrument Rating). Additional services include charter flight operations via Risejet, in-house aircraft maintenance, ASIC processing, aviation medical guidance, and English proficiency assessments. The school operates from Moorabbin Airport campus with additional training at Mangalore Airport and Point Cook Airfield, serving both domestic Australian and international students with a fleet of over 50 aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trial Instructional Flight Introductory flying experience with a qualified instructor, providing hands-on flight control for prospective pilot students. Available in 40-minute (AUD $199) and 60-minute (AUD $299) formats.
• Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) First formal licence pathway enabling recreational flights within 25nm of departure airport in daytime VFR conditions. Total fee AUD $22,090-$24,415.
• Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Licence allowing private flights anywhere in Australia with passengers during daytime visual conditions. Includes navigation training and cross-country exercises. Navigation stage fee AUD $13,757.
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Professional licence enabling commercial flight operations for payment. Minimum 150 hours integrated or 200 hours non-integrated training. Total fee AUD $44,164.
• Multi Engine Endorsement Training endorsement for operating twin-engine Piper PA44 Seminole including engine failure management and asymmetric flight procedures. Fee AUD $5,765.
• Instrument Rating (Multi Engine) IFR rating enabling flight in reduced visibility using aircraft instruments. Combines Elite iGate S623 simulator and Piper Seminole PA44 training. Fee AUD $26,380.
• Night VFR Rating Rating authorising night flight under visual meteorological conditions, expanding operational flexibility.
• Instructor Rating Professional instructor qualification with Grade 3, 2, and 1 endorsement levels enabling qualified pilots to teach student pilots. Fee AUD $31,999; approximately 8 weeks full-time.
• CSU Retractable Endorsement CSU Retractable endorsement training using PA28R Arrow for pilots converting from basic aircraft. Fee AUD $1,695.
• King Air Rating C90/B200 Type rating training for Beechcraft King Air C90/B200 twin-turboprop aircraft, enabling operation of advanced professional aircraft.
• Citation 500/550/560 Type Rating Type rating training for Cessna Citation 500/550/560 jets, enabling professional jet aircraft operation.
• AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) Nationally recognised 52-week diploma combining theory and practical training for professional commercial pilot qualification. Fee AUD $103,700; includes 165.5 flying hours.
• AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) 12-week intensive instrument rating diploma delivered in partnership with Aviation Australia (RTO 30770). Fee AUD $48,000; 55.7 flying/simulator hours.
• Airline Cadet Training Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Safety Record maintained since 1990
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aviation AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Australia partners with MAS to deliver AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) and AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane). MAS provides flight training component while Aviation Australia handles enrolment and qualification issuance. RTO No: 30770. This partnership enables nationally recognized qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
• China Southern AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAS is approved by Civil Aviation Authority China (CAAC) to train Airline Cadet students for China Southern Airlines at its Mangalore Airport Campus. Programme includes full range of services: accommodation, transport, and student welfare. Cadet training programme conducted until 2022; currently suspended due to COVID-19.
• RisejetminorOthersRisejet is operated by the same group as Moorabbin Aviation Services and handles charter flight operations. Risejet can cater for charter needs and aircraft are available through the MAS group. Bendigo Jet aircraft operated by Risejet for charter services.
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)coreOthersAustralian Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Regulatory body that has approved MAS as a CASA Part 141 and Part 142 approved flying school. Also provides CASA Approved Testing Officers on staff. MAS meets all requirements for delivering professional integrated training syllabus.
• Civil Aviation Authority China (CAAC)coreOthersChinese Civil Aviation Authority that has approved MAS to train Airline Cadet students for China Southern Airlines. This approval enables MAS to conduct cadet training programmes meeting Chinese regulatory standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flight Training Adelaide: Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) is an Australian flight training school operating under similar CASA-approved integrated training pathways. It is the most direct domestic competitor to Moorabbin Aviation Services in the Australian professional pilot training market, with comparable Diploma and licence programs.
• L3Harris Airline Academy: L3Harris Airline Academy (formerly L3 Commercial Aviation Training and Aerosim) runs integrated airline pilot training programmes similar to MAS's Diploma pathways. It competes directly for cadet programme contracts and aspiring professional pilot students.
• Aerospace Aviation (Australia): Aerospace Aviation is an Australian flight school offering recreational and commercial pilot training, including integrated CPL pathways. It is a domestic direct competitor with comparable CASA approvals and pricing structure to Moorabbin Aviation Services.
• ATP Flight School: ATP Flight School is one of the largest US-based flight training operations running structured pilot career programmes. While US-based, its business model — high-volume training with strong career placement — parallels MAS's airline cadet positioning.
• Airways Aviation: Airways Aviation is an international pilot training group with academies in Europe and Asia, running integrated airline pilot programmes. It is a direct peer in the cross-border cadet training market where MAS has historically operated.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is a global aviation training leader operating training centres and cadet programs worldwide. It represents the scaled incumbent that MAS competes against for international airline cadet contracts (including China Southern Airlines historically).
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a major global aviation training organisation offering pilot training, type ratings, and simulator programmes. It is an established incumbent in the broader aviation training space where MAS operates at a regional scale.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training is a European-based broad incumbent offering pilot training and type ratings. It represents an established global training competitor that vends to international airline customers similar to MAS's enterprise cadet segment.

Others

• China Southern Airlines (Flight Training): China Southern Airlines is MAS's former enterprise cadet programme customer, approved by CAAC. While primarily an airline, its pilot training arm represents the in-sourcing alternative for Chinese pilot supply that historically contracted MAS.

Emerging players

• RMIT University School of Aerospace & Aviation: RMIT's School of Vocational Engineering, Aerospace & Aviation offers aviation training programmes and Diploma pathways in Australia. It is an emerging competitor in the Australian professional pilot training market where MAS operates, with the additional strength of an established university brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/www.mas.vic.edu.au
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moorabbin-aviation-services

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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