This project will review and update the Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) to help address the current shortage of flight instructors that is having a knock-on effect on new pilot numbers.
The project will review and update the qualification to include current industry practices and better align it with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing requirements. Closer alignment with the CASA’s licencing, standards, and resources will enable consistency in training outcomes and reduce costs for learners.
Flight Instructors’ role includes highly technical and non-technical tasks underpinned by a sound knowledge of educational theories and practices. As part of the project, superseded Training and Assessment (TAE) Units of Competency that are contained as core and elective units in the qualification will be updated.
The project will review and update:
This project will also: update the Aviation Companion Volume Implementation Guide Produce a mapping document stating changes made update any out-of-scope product affected by the changes made to the project training products.
Industry Skills Australia established a Technical Committee for this project. The Committee comprises 17 subject matter experts from industry, RTOs, regulators and peak bodies.
The Technical Committee held its first introductory meeting on 2 September 2024.
Public Consultation closed on Friday, 1 August 2025.
We are seeking your feedback on revised draft training products relating to the Diploma of Aviation Flight Instructor, aimed at addressing shortages of instructors and trainers which is presenting the industry with significant challenges.
A Technical Committee of subject matter experts has reviewed and updated the Diploma to include current industry practices and better align it with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing requirements, specifically the Principles and Methods of Instruction. This will enable consistency in training outcomes, reduce costs for learners and enhance industry usability of the qualification.
The qualification has undergone major changes including:
The following training products have been updated:
Public Consultation closed on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Draft updates to the Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) and associated products have been developed to address the current shortage of flight instructors, and Industry Skills Australia would like your feedback.
The flight training industry faces significant challenges due to a shortage of instructors and trainers, particularly experienced staff such as senior instructors and flight examiners. This is having a knock-on effect on new pilot numbers.
A Technical Committee of subject matter experts has reviewed and updated the Diploma to include current industry practices and better align it with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing requirements. This will enable consistency in training outcomes and reduce costs for learners and enhance the industry recognition and usability of the qualification.
As part of the project, superseded Training and Assessment (TAE) Units of Competency that are contained as core and elective units in the qualification have been included.
The following training products have been updated: