Information for Pilots Visiting Australia
At Airborne Aviation we regularly assist pilots visiting Australia with temporary licence validation or full licence conversion.
As an alternative to licence validation a qualified flight instructor can be arranged to accompany you on short trips to help with local procedures.
One of our staff can help plan your dream trip around our beautiful country in approximately 25-40 flight hours - just ask us how!
Short Term Licence Validation
If you wish to fly in Australia for three months or less CASA will normally issue you with a "Certificate of Validation." This issue is typically dependant on you holding a flight crew licence from an ICAO member country.
The licence issued is a "permit to fly" for up to three months. A medical examination is generally not necessary, however you will require a check flight prior to flying in Australia.
A validation of an overseas licence should be started before you arrive in Australia as it can take up to 1-2 months to process due to anti-terrorism checks implemented in recent years. We will work with you before your arrival in Australia to arrange the necessary paperwork.
Upon arrival in Australia we will brief you on local procedures and fly with you to ensure you meet the required standard to safely operate in Australian airspace.
If you have any questions regarding short term validation feel free to contact us!
Full Licence Conversion
To convert your licence you need to supply your original licence, medical certificate, and logbook. For logbooks in languages other than English you will need to bring a certified translation.
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- You must pass an Australian medical examination
- You must pass a written (theory) conversion examination
- You must train to reach the PPL flight test standard
- You must pass the full Australian PPL flight test
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- You must pass an Australian medical examination
- You must pass a written (theory) conversion examination
- You must train to reach the CPL flight test standard
- You must pass the full Australian CPL flight test
Command Instrument Rating (CIR)
- You must first convert your licence to an Australian licence
- You must pass the written Instrument Rating examination
- You must train to reach the IFR flight test standard
- You must pass the full Australian CIR flight test
If you have any questions regarding a full licence conversion please contact us!
