Aircraft Training Australia

Name

Aircraft Training Australia

Legal name

AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Website

https://aircraftaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Flight training
• Pilot licensing
• Aviation education
• Commercial pilot
• Flight instructor ratings

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane, Queensland

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Services: Hourly billing for flight instruction in various aircraft types including Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft. Revenue generated from dual instruction, solo flying, and aircraft hire. Rates vary by aircraft category and range from $333 to $959 per hour.
2. Aviation Course Fees: Fixed-price course fees for structured training programs including CPL, instructor ratings, multi-engine ratings, NVFR, and various endorsements. Courses range from $2,800 to $19,990.
3. Testing and Assessment Services: In-house flight testing services for RPL, PPL, CPL, instructor ratings, and other certifications. Test fees range from $770 to $990.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aircraft Training Australia is a CASA Part 141 approved flight school delivering pilot training from foundational Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) through to Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), flight instructor ratings, and a tertiary Bachelor of Aviation degree. Training is delivered across 7 Australian locations using a diverse piston and turbine fixed-wing aircraft fleet, a CASA-certified Elite flight simulator, and an in-house Learning Management System with lifetime student access. Courses are offered full-time, part-time, and flexibly, supplemented by hourly aircraft hire, simulator hire, and in-house flight testing services.

Product overview

Aircraft Training Australia is a CASA Part 141 approved flight school offering a comprehensive portfolio of pilot training products spanning from foundational Recreational Pilot Licence through to Commercial Pilot Licence, flight instructor ratings, and tertiary aviation education. The core offering consists of licence programmes (RPL, PPL, CPL) that provide structured pathways from beginner to professional pilot, supplemented by an extensive catalogue of ratings (Multi-Engine, Command Instrument Rating, Night VFR) and endorsements (aerobatics, formation, spinning, design features). The company delivers instructor training across three grade levels with specialised endorsements for multi-engine, instrument, night operations, formation, low-level, and spinning instruction. Educational services include a Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) degree partnership and the Aircraft Australia eLearn online learning management system. Training is conducted across a diverse aircraft fleet including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and Partenavia models, with operations at seven locations throughout Australia. The portfolio is structured as an integrated training ecosystem where foundational licences build toward commercial qualifications, while instructor ratings and specialised endorsements represent advanced career-focused add-on modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RPL Licence (Recreational Pilot Licence) A 25-hour foundational pilot licence allowing holders to fly single-engine aircraft up to 1,500 kg as pilot-in-command with passengers during daylight hours within a 25 NM radius of departure. Targeted at entry-level trainees starting their aviation training.
• PPL Licence (Private Pilot Licence) An internationally recognised licence enabling pilots to operate aircraft as pilot-in-command or co-pilot in private operations, with expanded privileges including night flying and controlled airspace access. For individuals seeking broader private flying privileges.
• CPL Licence (Commercial Pilot Licence) A 200-hour CASA-approved integrated theory and practical training course qualifying pilots for commercial aviation careers, requiring 100 hours PIC, 20 hours cross-country PIC, and 10 hours instrument flight time. For career-focused aspiring commercial pilots.
• Recreational Aviation Australia Pilot Certificate (RA-Aus) Entry-level pilot certificate for recreational flying, covering basic flight skills with five in-house theory exams and 25-hour course structure. For the most entry-level recreational flyers.
• Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) A 3-year full-time degree providing academic and aeronautical knowledge for professional airline pilot careers, complemented by a Graduate Diploma of Aviation for practical flight training. Delivered in partnership with Central Queensland University (CQU).
• Flight Instructor Ratings (Grade 3, Grade 2 Upgrade, Grade 1 Upgrade) CASA-approved instructor rating training programmes including Grade 3 ($19,290 inc GST), Grade 2 upgrade ($4,989 inc GST), and Grade 1 upgrade ($4,989 inc GST). For commercial pilots seeking instructor qualifications to teach and build flight time.
• Command Instrument Rating (CIR/MECIR) A rating authorising pilots to conduct flights under IFR by day and night in single-pilot operations, covering departures, arrivals, and instrument approach procedures using NDB, VOR, ILS, LLZ, and RNAV(GNSS) approaches. For pilots seeking instrument flight privileges.
• Multi-Engine Aeroplane Class Rating (MEA) A class rating enabling pilots to operate multi-engine aircraft including Partenavia, Baron, Cessna 310, Chieftain, Cessna 340, and Aerostar 601. Course priced at $6,598 inc GST including 10 hours flight time and 5 hours ground theory. For pilots seeking multi-engine qualifications.
• Night VFR Rating A rating removing day-only limitations on pilot licences, enabling legal night flying in Visual Meteorological Conditions, with 10 hours night flight time including circuits and cross-country. Available for single-engine ($5,800 inc GST in Cessna 172) and multi-engine ($8,990 inc GST in Partenavia 68B).
• Aerobatics Endorsement Pilot endorsement for performing aerobatic manoeuvres including loops, rolls, spins, wing overs, stall turns, barrel rolls, and Cuban eights, requiring 5-8 hours in an aerobatic aircraft.
• Tailwheel Undercarriage Endorsement (TWU) Pilot endorsement for operating tailwheel-configured aircraft requiring higher precision piloting skills, typically 3-7 hours training.
• Retractable Undercarriage Endorsement (RU) Pilot endorsement for operating aircraft with retractable landing gear, enabling operation of Cessna 210 and multi-engine types, requiring 1.5 hours training ($1,550 inc GST in Cessna 210).
• Manual Pitch Prop Control Endorsement (MPPC/CSU) Pilot endorsement for operating aircraft with constant speed propellers, teaching propeller theory, emergency procedures, and CSU unit maintenance, requiring 1.5 hours training ($1,250 inc GST in Cessna 182).
• Formation Endorsement Pilot endorsement for conducting safe, proficient formation flight operations under CASR Part 61.
• Spinning Endorsement Pilot endorsement entitling pilots to perform upright spins above 3,000 ft AGL, requiring 1.5-2 hours in a spin-capable aircraft.
• Air Frontier Screening and Training Course Pre-employment screening programme in partnership with Air Frontier covering Cessna 210 Competency and Proficiency training aligned with Part 61.385, providing pathway to potential employment. Course priced at $4,650 inc GST for the 3-day programme.
• Aircraft Australia eLearn (Learning Management System) Online learning platform providing students access to course materials, theory content, study resources, and progress tracking across all training programmes with lifetime access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fixed-price NVFR course means no surprises at end
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CQU (Central Queensland University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) degree delivery. Students enrol in the bachelor's degree and are subsequently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) for practical flight training components. The degree provides academic and aeronautical knowledge required for professional airline pilot career.
• Air FrontiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for initial line pilot training and pre-employment screening. Air Frontier operates a fleet of over 40 aircraft in Darwin and Arnhem Land. Graduates of the screening course are considered first for employment compared to those who trained elsewhere. Course provides Cessna 210 Competency and Proficiency training under Part 61.385.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global leader in aviation training operating full-flight simulators and cadet programs for major airlines including Qantas. Provides a much larger scale benchmark for pilot training operations and is a potential competitor for advanced airline-oriented training partnerships.
• FlightSafety International: Major aviation training organization operating a global network of training centers for pilots across multiple aircraft types. Represents the broader professional pilot training market in which Aircraft Training Australia's graduates eventually operate.
• Qantas Group Pilot Academy: Qantas-operated pilot training academy at Wellcamp (Toowoomba) that recruits and trains future Qantas pilots. Represents a major employer-aligned pathway that could compete for career-aspirant students or, alternatively, serve as a placement partner for graduates.

Emerging players

• Airways Aviation: International flight training group with Australian operations offering integrated ATPL and CPL programs. Competes in the career-pilot pathway segment with multi-country training locations.

Direct peers

• Pearson Aviation: Victorian flight school at Essendon Airport offering PPL, CPL, instructor ratings, and aerobatics. Direct competitor in the Victorian market where Aircraft Training Australia's Moorabbin base operates, and a known training background for the company's Grade 2 instructors.
• Learn to Fly: Australian flight training provider operating at several Victorian and New South Wales bases offering RPL through CPL courses. Direct competitor with similar target customer segments and CASA Part 141 approvals.
• Flight Training Adelaide: CASA Part 141 flight training organisation in Adelaide offering integrated CPL and instructor training. Direct competitor for Australian pilot training market with comparable course portfolio and regulatory approvals.
• Royal Victorian Aero Club: Long-established Australian flight school at Moorabbin Airport offering PPL, CPL, and instructor ratings. Direct geographic competitor in Victoria and historically a training origin for Aircraft Training Australia's own instructors.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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