Overseas Pilot Licence Conversion Course

Looking to fly in Australia?

Convert your overseas Pilot Licence!

Don’t let your hard-earned credentials keep you from flying in Australia. Avia Aviation’s overseas pilot licence conversion course has been designed to help you convert your ICAO-approved licence to an Australian CASA-approved licence.

Let us help streamline the application process for you and have you flying again in no time. This course is specifically designed for those who hold an overseas pilot’s licence and plan to fly in Australia.

Fulfil CASA Prerequisites

Apply for ARN, Flight Crew Licence & ASIC

Pass English Language Proficiency Test

CPL Conversion Only: Pass Conversion Exams

Complete the CASA Flight Training Syllabus

Complete Final Flight Review

Overseas Pilot Licence Conversion Process

Convert your PPL or CPL to a CASA-recognised licence.

Avia can tailor your training program based on your previous flight experience and desired Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) accreditation. ICAO PPL holders can convert their licence to a CASA-recognised PPL licence, while CPL holders have the option to convert their licence to a CASA-recognised PPL or CPL if so desired. 

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Overseas Pilot Licence Conversion Course Inclusions

Flight Training

Both PPL and CPL overseas pilot licence conversion courses are tailored to your individual requirements outlined by CASA. Depending on your experience and flight history, Avia will determine exactly what needs to be undertaken in order for you to successfully convert your licence. All training is undertaken with the guidance of Avia’s senior CSIP-trained instructors. 

Flight Review

At the successful completion of all course requirements, PPL students will undergo a formal flight review, while CPL students will complete a formal flight test.

Overseas Pilot Licence Conversion Examinations & Prerequisites

Examinations (CASA CPL Only)

If you are applying for the overseas pilot licence conversion of your ICAO CPL to a CASA-recognised CPL, you are required to sit a conversion examination. The examination consists of 2 separate parts: the CPL Human Factors (CHUF) exam and the aircraft-specific exam (either COSA or COSH).

Overseas Pilot Licence Conversion Prequisites

To convert your license, your ICAO PPL or CPL must be current and valid. Other prerequisites include aeronautical experience, flight hours, solo flying, cross-country hours, and instrument hours. An outline of all prerequisites can be supplied by Avia upon request.

Why complete your overseas pilot licence conversion with Avia?

Streamlined Process

Our team can assist you with applications, training and examinations—saving you time and helping you gain clarity around the conversion process.

Individualised Training

Based on your experience, we can tailor a training syllabus to ensure you meet all requirements to successfully obtain your CASA-approved licence.

Experienced Overseas Pilot Licence Conversion Instructors

Our senior CSIP-trained instructors are eager to assist you in your overseas pilot licence conversion and will mentor you every step of the way.

Ready to get started with your overseas pilot licence conversion?

Please fill out the enquiry form so we can understand your needs.

After submitting your enquiry, you’ll be invited to book a meeting with our staff, who will give you a tour of our facilities and aircraft, and offer insights into your aviation journey.

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