COURSE OVERVIEW
Advance Aviation Training (Fiji) Ltd offers courses in the following:
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
This licence allows the holder to fly for their own business or pleasure. You cannot gain employment as a pilot with this licence.
This course can be commenced at any time and includes a theory course and a minimum of 40 hours of flying in a single engine aircraft.
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
This course commences several times a year and includes an extensive theory course and a minimum of 150 hours of flying in both single and twin engine aircraft. At the successful completion of the course the candidate will hold a Fijian Commercial Pilots Licence with a Command Instrument Rating and a multi-engine aircraft Type Rating.
This licence then allows the holder to apply for employment with the domestic airlines in Fiji.
Fiji Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Theory
This is a theory course only. Holders of a CPL must have passes in the ATPL subjects before they will be considered for a position with international airlines like Fiji Airways.
This course can be commenced at any time after completing the CPL theory subjects and we recommend that all students plan to do these subjects as soon after their CPL theory as possible.
THEORY COURSE STRUCTURE
The theory is conducted from our classrooms located in the AAT Main Building and AAT Hangar. The subjects are presented in a combination of lectures and computer-based training with personal tuition available with our instructors.
The subjects covered are:
Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK)
- Aerodynamics
- Aeroplane General Knowledge
- Aeroplane Performance
- Local Meteorology
- Navigation
- Human Performance & Limitations
The BAK course is done as part of both the PPL and CPL courses. This examination is “in house” and is held at A.A.T.
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course
- Aeroplane Operation, Performance and Planning
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Aeroplane General Knowledge
The PPL examination is held at the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF). Subject matter from the BAK section of the course is also examinable again at this time.
- Fiji Air Law – This examination in Fiji Air Law is set by and held at CAAF.
- Flight Radio Telephone Operators (FRTO) theory – The FRTO examination is held at our school
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Course
The CPL Course includes the BAK, FRTO and Air Law subjects along with more advanced subjects as follows:
- Aerodynamics (ADY)
- Aeroplane General Knowledge (AGK)
- Aircraft Performance (PERF)
- Meteorology (MET)
- Navigation (NAV)
- Human Performance and Limitations (HPL)
- Instrument Rating Theory (IREX)
Each of the above subjects exams are held separately by the CAAF. Examinations are available using the Australian PEXO exam system each week. Any exam that the candidate does not pass may be re-sat after a period of revision study (usually 2 weeks) pending the number of attempts.
Fiji Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Course
Each of the above subjects exams are held separately by the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji. Examinations are made available using the Australian PEXO exam system each week. Any exam that the candidate does not pass may be re-sat after a period of revision study (usually 2 weeks) pending the number of attempts taken.
The subjects covered are:
- Navigation
- Meteorology
- Human Factors
- Flight Planning
- Aerodynamics and Aircraft General Knowledge
- Aircraft Performance
FLYING SECTION OF COURSES
Each of the PPL and CPL courses involves flying training. There is no flying conducted in the ATPL course. The minimum flight time required is as follows:
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course
A candidate must have a minimum of 40 hours (10 hours must be in command) flight time prior to being recommended for a flight test. An approved officer of CAAF conducts flight tests. Licences are issued by CAAF. If the candidate has not reached the required standard for testing then additional flying may be required.
The flying is conducted in a single engine aircraft and our CAAF approved DCX Max Pro-motion and/or Elite PI-158 Synthetic Flight Trainer (SFT).
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Course
A candidate must have a minimum of 150 hours flight time prior to being recommended for a flight test with CAAF. Licences are issued by CAAF. If the candidate has not reached the required standard for testing, then additional flying may be required.
The flying is conducted in a single engine aircraft, our CAAF approved DCX Max Pro-motion and/or Elite PI-158 SFT and the twin endorsement is conducted in our Partenavia P68B aircraft.
NEW – DCX Max Pro Motion Simulator
Arrived November 2013!!
