CONVERSION COURSES

Private Aeroplane Licence to a Commercial Helicopter Licence, 70 Hours in a Robinson R22

This course is approximately 17 weeks and is designed for a holder of a Private Aeroplane Licence.
The theory course is conducted in house at Chopperline using industry standard course material. The duration of the course is 9 weeks and covers all 7 subjects required by CASA.

At Chopperline we recommend completing your theory before commencing your flight training, this will enable you to focus on your practical training with minimal disruptions.
The Australian CPL licence will allow you to work anywhere in Australia and any country provided the aircraft is Australian registered. This licence may lead to job opportunities in the tourism and mustering industry which is a starting point for any new aviator.

Fee includes all ground theory training, including text books, maps, charts and exams, 48 hours of aeroplane flight training to a private standard,  70 hours of helicopter flight training to commercial pilot standard, flight test fees and other charges. The commercial course is GST free. Please refer to the course time table for course dates.

Commercial Aeroplane to a Commercial Helicopter Licence, 60 Hours in a Robinson R22 Helicopter This Eight week course is designed for a holder of a Commercial Aeroplane Licence. You are required to complete 4 CASA theory exams in which you have the choice of sitting the in house ground school.
We recommend completing your theory before commencing your flight training, this will enable you to focus on your practical training with minimal disruptions.
The Australian CPL licence will allow you to work anywhere in Australia and any country provided the aircraft is Australian registered. This licence may lead to job opportunities in the tourism and mustering industry which is a starting point for any new aviator.

Fee includes all ground theory training, including texts books,exams,60 hours of helicopter flight training to commercial pilot standard, flight test fees and other charges. The commercial course is GST free. Please refer to the course time table for course dates.

Private Aeroplane Licence to Private Helicopter Licence, 38 Hours in a Robinson R22

This is a five week course that is designed for a pilot that holds a private fixed wing licence or higher who wishes to obtain a Private Helicopter Licence.

Applicants must pass a private theory exam that covers all 7 subjects. The theory can be self studied or you can upgrade to the theory course that is run in house to commercial standard. Length of this course is 9 weeks long.

Fee includes,38 hours of helicopter flight training to private pilot standard, flight test fees and other charges. The private course attracts GST. Please refer to the course time table for course dates.

OVERSEAS CONVERSION COURSES

Overseas Flight Crew Licence to an Australian Licence CPL

***New Conversion Exams for overseas CPL and ATPL from 1 April 2011

With effect from 1 April 2011, the conversion exams for overseas CPL and ATPL licences (both aeroplane and helicopter) will consist of the following:

1.     Two-part exam consisting of (i) CLWA and (ii) CHUF - for overseas aeroplane CPL

2.     Two-part exam consisting of (i) CLWH and (ii) CHUF - for overseas helicopter CPL

3.     Three-part exam consisting of (i) CLWA and (ii) AALW and (iii) AHUF - for overseas aeroplane ATPL

Note 1: Parts (i) and (ii) must be attempted and passed in the sequence listed above, that is, the CLWA has to be passed before the AALW may be booked and attempted.

Important: Overseas candidates who plan to attempt the aeroplane ATPL conversion exam must allow for the time involved in the correct sequencing and the possibility of failing part(s) (i) or/and (ii). CASA has a re-training period which blocks out exam re-sit from one to four weeks depending on the scores of the failed exam and the number of times the exam had been failed. The re-training period is a safety-related requirement therefore CASA will NOT reduce it on the basis of the overseas candidate having to leave Australia prior to the completion of the re-training period. If the candidate has an urgent requirement to leave Australia before passing the exams, then he/she should plan to re-sit the exam(s) on his/her return to Australia.
Part (iii) may be attempted on its own without any sequencing involved.

Note 2: The Australian aeroplane ATPL may only be issued to an applicant holding an Australian Command Instrument Rating, therefore the applicant has to pass the Command Instrument Rating (code IREX) as well. The IREX is separate from the conversion exam and may be attempted on its own without any sequencing involved.

4.  Three-part exam consisting of (i) CLWH and (ii) AALW and (iii) AHUF - for overseas helicopter ATPL

Note: The sequencing requirements and re-training advice in Note 1 above applies to the conversion exam for an overseas helicopter ATPL.

Overseas Flight Crew Licence to an Australian Licence PPL

A holder of a valid foreign PPL licence that has been issued by an ICAO Contracting State, may convert this licence to an Australian PPL.

You must pass the Overseas Conversion Examination Either PAOS (fixed wing) or PHOS (Helicopter).
You will have the option of sitting the ground school in house at Chopperline or self studying the syllabus.

To find out more about this or any other course contact us here.