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Recognition of Prior Learning

Already flying? Turn your licences, training and experience into a nationally recognised qualification through our Recognition of Prior Learning process

RPL Process

Application and Assessment

Please note: We assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Processing times can vary for a range of reasons, including:

  • Whether you have submitted an application with all necessary supporting documents. If more documents are requested, the processing days will reset to zero.
  • The quality of documents submitted. Documents hard to read will require resubmission.
  • How quickly you respond to requests for more information.
  • How long it takes us to perform the required checks.

Processing times are also impacted by cases that are complex and changes to the volume of applications. Please allow up to 3 weeks to receive your report.

Aviation Australia is approved to conduct Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from your existing qualifications, training and experience against the outcomes detailed below.

Before enrolling into any RPL, Aviation Australia recommends reading the RPL Evidence Guide thoroughly. Applications submitted without evidence or with missing information will increase processing times.

How to read your RPL Report
Course Cost (ex GST) Note Enrolment Link
AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) $2,000 RPL Report (which may require a check flight with the flying school) Apply now
AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) $1,000 RPL Report (which may require a check flight with the flying school) Apply now
AVI60219 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) $500 RPL Report Apply now

RPL Evidence

Preparing your evidence

Upload as many of the listed documents as you can. All documents must be legible, certified copies, with accredited English translations where needed. Foreign licence holders also need a verification letter from the issuing authority or a statutory declaration confirming the licence is valid.

Send additional documentsDownload RPL Evidence Guide

RPL Evidence Requirements

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)
  • Pilot Log Book – Last 2 pages
  • Copy of Flight Crew Licence, including Endorsements and Ratings.
  • Licensing examination results – Copy of CASA KDRs for any/all Commercial Pilot theory examination credits
  • Australian (VET) qualifications – including Testamur, Record of Results, Statements of Attainment
AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
  • Pilot Log Book – Last 2 pages
  • Copy of Flight Crew Licence, including Endorsements and Ratings.
    • Licensing examination results – Copy of CASA KDRs for IREX theory exam (if applicable)
    • Australian (VET) qualifications – including Testamur, Record of Results, Statements of Attainment
AVI60219 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command)
  • Pilot Log Book – Last 2 pages
  • Copy of Flight Crew Licence, including Endorsements and Ratings.
  • Licensing examination results – Copy of CASA KDRs for all/any ATPL (A) theory exams
  • Any supporting documentation
  • Australian (VET) qualifications – including Testamur, Record of Results, Statements of Attainment