Instrument Rating

To obtain your Instrument Rating (IR) with Flight One, follow these steps:

1. Meet Eligibility Requirements: Ensure you hold at least a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and are proficient in English.
2. Obtain a Medical Certificate: Secure a Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate by undergoing a medical examination with a designated aviation medical examiner.
3. Enroll in Flight Training: Join Flight One’s Instrument Rating program, which provides comprehensive training for IFR operations.
4. Complete Theoretical Knowledge Training: Study subjects such as instrument flight rules, navigation, meteorology, and flight planning through Flight One’s ground school.
5. Pass the Instrument Rating Exam (IREX): Successfully complete the IREX to demonstrate your theoretical knowledge.
6. Accumulate Flight Experience: Log the required flight hours, including instrument flight time and cross-country flights, as specified by Flight One’s curriculum.
7. Pass the Instrument Rating Flight Test: Demonstrate your proficiency in instrument flying by passing the flight test conducted by an approved testing officer.
8. Apply for Your Instrument Rating: Submit your application to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to receive your Instrument Rating.

By following these steps with Flight One, you’ll be well-prepared to achieve your Instrument Rating and enhance your piloting capabilities.

General Entry Criteria

To receive approval to enrol in this qualification, applicants must:

• be at least 18 years old at the planned commencement date; and
• have completed Australian senior high school or equivalent; or
• successfully pass the prescribed Language, Literacy and Numeracy test; and
• have a native or advanced level of English.

Flight School Entry Criteria

To receive approval to undertake flight training, applicants must also:

• successfully pass the Symbiotic ADAPT pilot aptitude test; and
• successfully pass a discussion style interview with the Head of School.

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Criteria

To receive approval to undertake flight training for this course, applicants must:

• be eligible to obtain an Aviation Reference Number (ARN) from CASA; and

Note: An ARN is a simple process that involves corresponding with CASA and obtaining a unique CASA identifier. Please refer to the Aviation Reference Number (ARN) section on CASA’s website for instructions.

• be eligible to obtain a CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate; and

Note: You are expected to present a valid Class 1 medical certificate at commencement of your course unless authorised in writing by the RTO; we reserve the right to delay commencement if you are not able to present certification at commencement. This medical certification suitable to your level of training must remain valid for the duration of the course and is the responsibility of the student to maintain. 

Details and further information are available from CASA – https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/medical-certificates.

• be eligible to obtain an Australian Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC); and

Note: Obtaining an ASIC requires police clearance by way of a background criminal check that can include:

• • National police check
  • Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission criminal assessment
  • Australian Security Intelligence Organisation national security assessment
  • Department of Home Affairs Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system check

If you have significant criminal history, you may not be eligible to hold an ASIC.

ASIC applications require support for operational needs. This is provided to you by us after your successful enrolment along with instructions for lodging an ASIC application.

• have sufficient English language ability to pass the CASA Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP) assessment; and

Note: CASA has requirements for the minimum standards of English language. Trainees will undergo testing to gain CASA certification (at a minimum of level 4) of their aviation English standard during the early stages of the course.

• Have aeronautical knowledge and experience evidenced by CASA documentation and/or licencing for the proposed training stage, if relevant.

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