BASAIR Aviation College: the school's own photograph

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BASAIR Aviation College

Sydney (Bankstown) and Brisbane (Archerfield), Australia

CASA commercial pilot diplomas at Bankstown in Sydney and Archerfield in Brisbane

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1991 Founded
CASA Accreditation
YSBK Base airfield
EN Languages taught

01 Overview

BASAIR Aviation College at a glance.

Basair Aviation College has trained commercial pilots in Australia since 1991.

Basair's commercial pilot diploma lists 170 flying hours over 10 months; the school notes that the CASA minimum is 150 hours and that an average student reaches the CPL in 160 to 170 hours. Two main campuses operate at Bankstown Airport in Sydney and Archerfield Airport in Brisbane. The fleet includes Piper Warriors and Archers, Piper Arrows and Cessna 206s for the commercial stage, and Piper Seminoles for multi-engine instrument work, supported by a flight training device. In the final stage of the commercial course, students fly either the Piper Arrow or the Cessna 206, and the school lists the charter company Australia By Air as part of its network.

Programs are delivered as CRICOS-approved Diploma of Aviation qualifications covering the CPL and instrument rating, with structured admission support for international applicants.

A commercial pilot diploma in 10 months, taught in four week units of study at Bankstown and Archerfield.

The school's own words: what sets it apart

02 Highlights

What sets BASAIR Aviation College apart.

01

Graduates flying for airlines around the world

Basair graduates have built successful careers with major airlines across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and around the world — a track record developed over more than 30 years of professional pilot training.
- 170 flying hours in the CPL diploma
- CRICOS Diploma of Aviation
- Cessna 206 option in the final CPL stage
A structured approach to pilot training

Training is organised into focused four-week Units of Study, integrating theory and flying with clear standards, regular assessment and feedback to keep students progressing throughout the course.
Training for the professional pilot you will become

Basair says its training builds the technical and non-technical skills needed to become expert pilots and rounded professionals.

03 Programs

Training programs at BASAIR Aviation College.

The programs you can apply for through us. Open one for its requirements, its length and its fee.

- CPL MEIR
- pilot
- CASA
Diploma of Aviation CPL and MEIR
Flight hours
182 h
Tuition from
AUD 161,578
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- CPL
- pilot
- CASA
Diploma of Aviation CPL
Flight hours
170 h
Tuition from
AUD 108,738
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Fees provided by BASAIR Aviation College. In US dollars: Diploma of Aviation CPL and MEIR approx. USD 111,000, Diploma of Aviation CPL approx. USD 75,000 (exchange rate of 9 Nov 2026).

04 Fleet

What you will fly.

The aircraft and simulators the school trains on, as the school lists them.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk PPL · CPL Single engine 4 seats
Cessna 182 CPL Single engine 4 seats
Piper Warrior / Archer PPL · CPL Single engine 4 seats
Piper Arrow Complex · CPL Single engine 4 seats
Piper Seminole MEP · MEIR Multi engine 4 seats
DCX-Max Simulator IFR Procedures Simulator

05 · Gallery

See it for yourself.

Sydney (Bankstown) and Brisbane (Archerfield), Australia, from the school's own pictures.

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06 Location

Based at Bankstown Airport (Sydney) · Archerfield Airport (Brisbane).

ICAO

YSBK

COORDINATES

33.9239°S · 150.9881°E

AIRPORT

Bankstown Airport (Sydney) · Archerfield Airport (Brisbane)

Training runs at Bankstown Airport in Sydney and Archerfield Airport in Brisbane.

CITY

Sydney (Bankstown) and Brisbane (Archerfield), New South Wales (HQ); Queensland

Head office at Bankstown in south-west Sydney, with a second campus at Archerfield in Brisbane.

Distance

~30 min to Sydney CBD

Region

New South Wales (HQ); Queensland

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School website basair.com.au

07 Apply

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