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Introduction

CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Melbourne specialises in delivering pilot training for
Australia and the wider Asia-pacific region. Programs offered include the University,
Cadet Pilot and Modular Pilot Training Pathways, all of which combine premier
ground school courses with high quality flying instruction.

Why Choose Melbourne

Reputation
Our Melbourne Academy has been training professional Pilots since 1968. Today
we are part of the largest ab initio pilot training network in the World, CAE Oxford
Aviation Academy. Globally we train up to 2000 pilots a year across 9 high quality
training academies. Professional pilot training has always been at the heart of our
business in Melbourne.

Experience
Our instructors come from a wide and varied range of professional aviation
backgrounds commercial airline pilot careers, corporate aviation and military
flying. With this experience, they have unparalleled commitment to benefit you
throughout your training with CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Melbourne.

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Innovation
Innovation is central to our training philosophy. From incorporating Multi-Crew
Co-operation and First Officer Fundamentals training into our programs, to
pioneering the new Multi-Crew Pilot Licence in Hong Kong, CAE Oxford Aviation
Academy embraces a culture of continuous innovation.

Corporate Relationships
The relationships that we build with our corporate partners are equally as important
as the emphasis we place upon delivering top quality, customer-focused pilot
training to our students.

CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Melbourne has an extensive history of training pilots
for Australian Universities, general aviation and major airline customers from the
Australian and Asia-Pacific region.

In 1998, the Melbourne academy partnered with Qantas to create the Qantas Cadet
Pilot Training Program at the same time pioneering the Multi Crew Co-operation
(MCC) course in Australia. Then in 2009, CAE Oxford Aviation Academy was
awarded the contract to train airline pilots for Jetstar Australia leading directly from
ab initio training into employment as First Officers flying the A320 aircraft. A similar
cadet program for Singapore-based carrier, Jetstar Asia, soon followed. More
recently, 2011 saw the launch of the Melbourne academys first MPL program with
Hong Kong-based carrier Dragonair.

Significantly, over 5,000 graduates that trained in Melbourne are now employed
as flight crew with Australian and overseas airlines some having trained either as
an airline cadet or as part of an Aviation Program with the Swinburne University of
Technology with whom the Melbourne academy has been in partnership since 1992.

Training Facilities
Our modern training facilities at Moorabbin Airport include state of the art classrooms,
a modern fleet of EFIS Cessna 172 single engine and Piper PA44 multi engine training
aircraft and a fully equipped simulator training centre featuring 5 simulators including
a CRJ200 GenJet simulator. Ample student accommodation is available in close
proximity to the airport all serviced by Academy transport services.

Moorabbin Airport is also constructed with 2 sets of parallel runways, a control

tower, Class D airspace and published instrument approach procedures; making it
absolutely ideal for airline pilot training in all types of weather conditions.

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 Modular Training Pathway

The Modular Training Pathway is ideal for those that

wish to undertake pilot training as a self-funded
student on a more part-time basis. The modular
pathway is a more flexible alternative to achieving
your aspirations to become a pilot.

The modular pathway consists of the following

programs that can be completed in sequence or
trainee pilots can enroll on a course at any level as
long as you meet the license pre-requisites:

General Flying Progress Test

Private Pilot License
Commercial Pilot Licence
Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating
Flight Instructor Rating
Combined MCC / JOC

Private Pilot Licence

A Private Pilot Licence (PPL) issued by the Civil

Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) entitles the pilot to
the unrestricted freedom of flying anywhere within
Australia under CASA regulations.

A PPL is typically desired by those who wish to

fly recreationally, either hiring an aircraft or through
owning their own aircraft. In addition, those who
wish to pursue a professional aviation career require
a PPL as the first step towards a Commercial Pilot
Licence (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot Licence
(ATPL).

Obtaining a PPL from CAE Oxford Aviation

Academys Melbourne Centre is the perfect solution
to learning to fly in a professional and enjoyable
environment.

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 Course Details

CAE Oxford
Aviation Academy

CAE Oxford Aviation Academy is able to provide The Key Elements of the Program are:
a full-time integrated program which includes
CASA approved Private Pilot Licence
aeronautical knowledge and flight training. Part-
Full-time and part-time flight training is
time flight training options are also available.
available
Your experienced instructor will take you step-by- Aeronautical knowledge training (full-time)
step through every flight condition that you will
encounter at some point in your aviation training.
Minimum Entry Requirements
This training encourages you to develop an
awareness of the flying environment and what will CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate (Class 115
be asked of you every time you enter an aircraft. recommended)
A minimum age of 17 on commencement of
No previous flying experience is required to
training
undertake this course, however you will be required
Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12
to be able to read, write and speak English at the
or its equivalent
standard required by CASA.
IELTS 5.5 and higher or its equivalent for
International students

Course Duration
Approximately 3 months full-time, weather
permitting

Flight Training
35 hours dual Cessna 172 G1000 aircraft
10 hours solo Cessna 172 G1000 aircraft
1 hour in a simulator
PPL Flight Test

Aeronautical Knowledge Training

Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK)
First Solo
Area Solo
Flight Radio Operators Licence
PPL AeronauticaL Knowledge

Price
For course fees please email us at
melbourneacademy@cae.com

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19 Second Avenue
Moorabbin Airport
Victoria 3194
Australia
T: +61 3 8587 3900
melbourneacademy@cae.com
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