International Student Information

South East Queensland is a wonderful place to live, work and study. The weather is ideal for flying with over 300 days a year of great aviation weather.

Both Brisbane and Gold Coast offer city style living with a multitude of attractions, restaurants, bars, clubs as well as healthy lifestyle options including cycling, surfing, hiking, swimming to name a few.

Student and rental accommodation is available within a reasonable commute of our campuses and range from shared apartment living to full service homestay.

We recommend that you plan your accommodation well in advance of your arrival as availability is currently limited. If you are unsure about accommodation arrangements, we encourage you to get in touch and discuss your concerns. Whilst we are not able to directly arrange accommodation, we are happy to assist and provide advice or suggestions.

Please visit our Accommodation Page for further information and resources.

Applying to join one of our courses is easier than you might expect. There are three main steps – an initial VET application to validate you for entry into a Vocational Education & Training diploma (including English language ability level); a Pilot Aptitude Test for entry into the Flight School; and finally, an aviation medical examination.

Here are a few simple steps to follow:

1. Check the course page carefully to make sure the course meets your career objectives and you understand the entry criteria and associated costs.
2. Prepare your identity and academic supporting documents, including evidence of your English level, ensuring that you have clear scans accessible to upload during the application process.
3. Jump onto our free online VET application form located at www.flightone.edu.au/apply. Complete the form and upload your supporting documents then submit it to our admissions team. This is the only acceptable way to apply.
4. After reviewing your submission, we will advise you of the outcome of your initial VET application. If your VET application is successful, you will be invited to move on to the pilot aptitude assessment stage.
5. Once you have completed the pilot aptitude assessment, you will be advised of the outcome. If you are accepted into the Flight School, you will be provided with a formal Letter of Offer.
6. To complete your enrolment process, you will be required to sign and return the offer along with your initial deposit payment.
7. Our Admissions Team will then provide you with the confirmation of enrolment documents required for a student visa application as well as assistance to meet the aviation medical and security requirements.

Both a Class 1 and Class 2 Aviation Medical Examination is required to be submitted prior to course commencement.

The medical examination is to be conducted by a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME).

You can visit CASA’s website to learn more about the requirements for obtaining an aviation medical here:
www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/medical-certificates/classes-medical-certificate

Please note the class 1 medical can take up to eight weeks to be processed by CASA; however the class 2 medical can be issued on the spot by selected doctors designated as a ‘DAME2’.
To avoid disruption to your training due to a lack of an active medical, please complete your examination with a DAME2.

You can locate a DAME2 by using the following link:
www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aviation-medical-contacts?field_tx_dame_types_services%5B%5D=124.

CASA Designated Aviation Medical Examiners can be located here:
www.casa.gov.au/content-search/medical-and-eye-examiners

We want our students to have a great experience living and studying in Australia. Our friendly student services team provides support and guidance to assist with preparations, accommodation and living.

Our application and admissions process is easy to understand and you receive assistance every step of the way including advice on entry criteria, preparing your documents, submitting your application and the Australian student visa process.