LEARNTOFLY INC.

What LEARNTOFLY INC. does

Learn To Fly Melbourne operates an integrated pilot training school at Moorabbin Airport in Victoria, Australia, delivering CASA Part 142 approved programs from trial introductory flights through to Commercial Pilot Licence, instructor ratings, and ASQA-accredited Diploma of Aviation qualifications. The product portfolio spans beginner packages (Trial Introductory Flight, Starter Set, First Solo), structured licence programs (RPL, PPL, CPL, ICAO Conversion), two VET Student Loan-eligible diploma programs (AVI50222 at AUD $89,950 over 62 weeks; AVI50519 at AUD $38,500 over 13 weeks), ratings and endorsements (FIR, NVFR, PIFR, Multi-Engine, MECIR, Aerobatics, Formation, Tailwheel, UPRT), and airline preparation products (Future Cadet Pilot Program, Airline Interview Coaching, MCC). The technology stack comprises a 27-aircraft fleet including Diamond DA42 with G1000 avionics and Piper Seminole multi-engine aircraft, alongside ALSIM AL42 and TRC-472 flight simulators plus X-Plane 11 and partner-provided Boeing 737 simulation, with online theory delivery for RPL, PPL, CPL, and IREX syllabi.

The school is structured as Learn To Fly Australia Pty Ltd, an independent private proprietary limited company founded in 2017 with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or external equity funding. Revenue is generated primarily through per-course fees and per-hour aircraft hire for solo flight tests and additional training, supplemented by usage-based simulator sessions, transaction-fee merchandise add-ons, and Australian government VET Student Loans for eligible diploma enrolments. International students are recruited through education agents in Hong Kong, Singapore, and India and supported with Confirmation of Enrolment under CRICOS Provider 03913A. The school reports 11,000+ flying hours per year, 250+ combined airline placements since 2017 via the ACS partnership, and 200+ documented airline interview successes. Marketing is conducted through a content-led website, blog, email, in-person school tours, and articulation partnerships including a Bachelor of Aviation pathway with Griffith University.

Name

LEARNTOFLY INC.

Legal name

Learn To Fly Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://learntofly.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Learn To Fly Melbourne is a CASA Part 142 approved flight training school at Moorabbin Airport delivering integrated pilot training from beginner trials through to Commercial Pilot Licence and Diploma of Aviation programs for domestic and international students, supported by a 27-aircraft fleet and flight simulators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Flight Training

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

• Pilot flight training
• Commercial pilot licence
• Aviation diploma programs
• Flight simulator training
• Airline cadet preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Courses: Revenue generated from flight training courses including beginner programs (TIF, Starter Set, First Solo), pilot licence programs (RPL, PPL, CPL), diploma programs, and ratings/endorsements. Students pay for course packages and additional pay-as-you-go flight hours when needed.
2. Aircraft Hire: Students pay for solo aircraft hire for flight tests and additional training hours beyond course packages.
3. VET Student Loans: Australian Commonwealth Government loan program (VSL) for eligible students pursuing Diploma of Aviation courses, allowing tuition fee deferral.
4. Flight Simulator Sessions: Additional revenue from optional simulator add-ons including Boeing 737 simulation experiences and flight training simulator sessions.
5. Merchandise and Add-ons: Revenue from GoPro video recordings, 360-degree videos, First Flight Certificates, and other optional add-ons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Learn To Fly Melbourne is an integrated flight training school delivering CASA Part 142-approved pilot training from beginner introductory flights through Recreational, Private and Commercial Pilot Licences, ASQA Diploma of Aviation programs (AVI50222 and AVI50519), ratings and endorsements, and airline cadet pilot preparation. Training is delivered at Moorabbin Airport using a 27-aircraft fleet, ALSIM AL42 and TRC-472 flight simulators, and an online distance learning platform, with VET Student Loans available for eligible Australian students and Confirmation of Enrolment issued to international students.

Product overview

Learn To Fly Melbourne operates as a comprehensive aviation flight school offering a modular portfolio of pilot training products and services. The core offerings include a progression of pilot licences (RPL, PPL, CPL) and two diploma programs (AVI50222 and AVI50519) as the primary structured qualifications, supplemented by numerous endorsements (Flight Instructor Rating, NVFR, PIFR, Multi-Engine, MECIR, Formation Flying, Aerobatics, Tailwheel, UPRT) and specialty courses (Future Cadet Pilot Program, Airline Interview Coaching, Theory Courses). Supporting infrastructure includes a modern aircraft fleet (Sling 2 LSA, Cessna 172, Diamond DA40, Diamond DA42, Piper Seminole, Super Decathlon) and flight simulation training (TRC-472, ALSIM AL42, Boeing 737, X-Plane 11). The company also provides VET Student Loans for eligible students and online theory subscriptions. Training is delivered at Moorabbin Airport with articulation pathways to Griffith University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trial Introductory Flight (TIF) 30-60 minute introductory flying experience in which participants take controls of a light aircraft under instructor guidance; for individuals with no prior flying experience who want a low-commitment first flight.
• Learn To Fly Starter Set
• First Solo Flight Course
• Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL)
• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
• ICAO Pilot Licence Conversion
• AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) 62-week full-time ASQA-accredited integrated Diploma covering RPL, PPL and CPL training; for domestic students eligible for VET Student Loans and international students seeking a CRICOS-eligible qualification.
• AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
• Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
• Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) Rating
• Private Instrument Rating (PIFR)
• Multi-Engine Class Rating
• Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating (MECIR)
• Formation Flying Endorsement
• Aerobatics & Spinning Endorsement
• Tailwheel Undercarriage Endorsement (TWU)
• Future Cadet Pilot Program (FCPP)
• Airline Interview Coaching Session
• Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ airline placements since 2017 (together with ACS)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation pathway partnership allowing Learn To Fly diploma graduates to progress to Griffith University's Bachelor of Aviation program. Provides academic credential pathway alongside flight training.
• ALSIMcoreTechnology or IntegrationState-of-the-art flight simulation provider supplying AL42 full cockpit synthetic trainers with Garmin G1000 avionics for Diamond DA42 aircraft simulation. Used for MECIR training, IFR training, and instrument approach procedures.
• Flight Experience MelbournesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAirline simulation training provider offering Boeing 737-800 simulator experiences. FCPP students complete B737 simulation training as part of airline preparation program.
• ACS - Aviation Consulting ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Consulting Services partnership for airline cadet pilot program. Combined airline placements of 250+ since 2017. ACS provides airline placement services while Learn To Fly provides flight training.
• V360E - Aviation eLearningsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVirtual cockpit trainers from Aviation eLearning (V360E) providing online aviation education resources for students.
• Symbiotics LtdsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAptitude testing provider for Future Cadet Pilot Program (FCPP), providing psychometric and aptitude assessments as part of airline interview preparation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is the world's largest pure-play civil aviation training company, operating pilot training academies globally including in Australia. It overlaps with Learn To Fly on integrated pilot training, simulator-based instruction, and cadet airline pathways, but at significantly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International (part of L3Harris Technologies) is a long-established pilot and simulator training provider. It is comparable in serving commercial pilot training needs with high-fidelity simulators and crew resources, but operates more as a broad incumbent across multiple aviation segments rather than a focused ab-initio flight school.
• Boeing Flight Services: Boeing's aviation training services business delivers pilot training solutions globally, including via Singapore Flying College. It is a broad incumbent in pilot training services comparable to Learn To Fly's training scope, but operates as part of Boeing's much larger aerospace portfolio.

Direct peers

• Flight Training Adelaide: Flight Training Adelaide is an Australian flight training school offering integrated pilot training and diploma pathways. It competes directly with Learn To Fly Melbourne for domestic students, VET Student Loan-funded cohorts, and regional airline cadet pipeline placements.
• Airways Aviation: Airways Aviation operates multi-location flight academies (including Australia) delivering integrated ab-initio pilot training, diplomas, and instructor ratings. It directly competes with Learn To Fly for similar student cohorts, airline pathways, and integrated training delivery models.
• Australian National Aviation College: Australian National Aviation College (ANAC) is an Australian RTO offering pilot licences, diplomas, and ratings comparable to Learn To Fly's portfolio. It serves the same domestic and international student segments with similar CASA-regulated training programs.

Regional players

• Singapore Flying College: Singapore Flying College is a regional flight training organisation jointly backed by Singapore Airlines and Boeing, training cadets primarily for Asian carriers. It is comparable to Learn To Fly as an Asia-Pacific pilot training source with airline-aligned cadet pathways, though focused on Singapore Airlines Group demand.
• Hong Kong International Aviation Academy: Hong Kong International Aviation Academy is an Asia-based aviation training organisation offering pilot and cabin crew training. It is comparable to Learn To Fly as a regional training source for Hong Kong and Greater China student demand, and a partner/customer for airline cadet recruitment in the region.

Others

• UNSW Aviation (Sydney): UNSW offers an aviation degree program and flight training components through partner flight schools in Australia. It is an adjacent player addressing the degree-seeking student segment that Learn To Fly accesses via its Griffith University articulation pathway.
• Griffith University (Bachelor of Aviation): Griffith University is Learn To Fly's articulation partner, offering a Bachelor of Aviation that Learn To Fly diploma graduates can progress into. It is thematically related as an academic aviation credential provider and a key pipeline into Learn To Fly's flight training programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LearnToFlyMelbourneMoorabbinAirport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/learn-to-fly-flight-training-group

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Investors

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