To be eligible to enrol in the FIR course, the following CASA pre-requisites must be met:

• Hold a valid CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPLA)
• Hold a valid CIR or NVFR
• Current ASIC
• Current CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Must have at least 13.8 hours night experience accumulated prior to course commencement

• 5 days of ground school on the Principles and Methods of Instruction (PMI)
• The CASA Pilot Instructor Rating Exam (PIRC), first attempt
• 42.2 total hours of flight training including
  • 33.2 hours of dual flight instruction covering flight instructional techniques and principles (Day VFR & Night NVFR)
  • 12 hours of instructional practice (6.0 hours PIC) covering flight instructional techniques and principles
  • 2 flight tests:
    1. Initial Instructor Rating Flight Test (FIR G3 SEA)
    2. Night VFR Training Endorsement Flight Test (NVFR TE)
• Minimum 100 hours of ground school and briefings, including:
  • mass brief instruction,
  • pre-flight and post-flight briefings associated with the dual flight instruction sequences

• 5 hours of pre-licence briefing
• 4 hours flight test ground theory

Total Flight Instructor Rating + Night VFR Training Endorsement (FIR+NVFR TE) course fee: $39,600.00 (including GST)*

• Enrolment fee (non-refundable): $1,000.00

• Remaining Course fee: $38,600.00

*Notes:

1. All prices are GST exclusive. Enrolment is contingent upon acceptance of CAE Melbourne’s terms and conditions. Please note that course/program details, including but not limited to prices, schedules, flight hours, theory lessons and curriculum are subject to change. We recommend contacting us directly before making your enrolment decision, as the information on our website may not always be current. CAE Melbourne accepts all major credit cards and bank transfers. Additional costs may apply for optional services and materials not included in this package. For further inquiries, please contact our admissions office via email: enquiries@caemft.com.
2. Participants will be provided with course notes and student ID but will be required to purchase other essential items from external suppliers including, textbooks, publications, maps and charts, headset and other equipment required to plan and prepare for a flight. Students will be required to obtain an ASIC and a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
3. Please refer to the “CAE FIR Uniform & Resources“ for additional required resources and costs.

12-14 weeks studying and flying full time.

CAE Melbourne Flight Training
60 Bundoora Parade
Moorabbin Airport
VIC 3194, Australia

Teaching methods used in the FIR course include:

• Classroom teaching
• Pre and post-flight briefing
• Practical flight instruction in aircraft and classroom
• Role-play of simulated flight and ground instructional sequences

Throughout training all students must demonstrate competency in specified elements and performance criteria. Progressive assessment is recorded throughout the course.

The Flight Instructor Rating (Grade 3) and Night Teaching Endorsement are granted following successful completion of two flight tests and the CASA Pilot Instructor Rating Exam (PIRC) exam.

Most of our Flight Instructor Rating courses are limited to 12 students. This allows for efficient course delivery and the best possible student outcomes.

To register your interest in completing a FIR with us, please first submit an enquiry using the form on this page, or send an email to enquiries@caemft.com.

Once your enquiry has been submitted, you will be contacted by a member of our team with further instructions on progressing your application. You can apply for this course now if you are ready. Note that during the enrolment process you will be required to provide the following documents:

• Photo Identification
• CASA Pilot Licence
• ASIC
• CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Last 3 Pages of Logbook

Enrolments must be finalised 4 weeks prior to course commencement.

CAE Melbourne may be able to offer student accommodation for the duration of the course, dependent on availability. If you would like to enquire about available accommodation please email enquiries@caemft.com.

For more information on the Flight Instructor Rating course delivery under the Part 61 CASA Regulations please visit the links below:

Flight Instructor Rating:
https://www.casa.gov.au/regulations-and-policy/standard-page/flight-instructor-ratings

Pilot Instructor Rating Common Examination (PIRC):
https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/pilot-instructor-rating-common-examination-pirc