Aeropower Flight School

Aeropower Flight School is the helicopter training arm of the Aeropower group. It is based at Redcliffe Airport, in Brisbane, Australia. The school also has a base at Camden Airport in New South Wales.

The school offers the Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) as a diploma and the Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter). Two course intakes run each month, with part time and full time study options. Students can start with a trial introductory flight, which lasts about 30 minutes and counts towards a private or commercial licence.

Experienced pilots can add ratings and endorsements, including a low level rating and flight review, an external sling load endorsement, a night VFR rating, a gas turbine engine endorsement and helicopter flight reviews. Some of these are not nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

The fleet includes the MD500, which is the workhorse for the group's electrical services work and can also be set up as a lead in trainer. The AS350 B2 is a six seat helicopter that suits police, news gathering, medical and utility work. The Cabri G2 is a two seat piston helicopter used for basic training, and the Robinson R44 has four seats. The R44 is mainly used in charter operations.

The Aeropower group has used helicopters for 30 years to patrol, inspect and maintain powerline infrastructure for electricity network owners. It also provides asset management support. The group has operated in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand, South Africa, the USA and Israel, and has flown more than 140,000 hours for utilities.

The school's approvals include CASA Part 141 flight training organisation approval, a CASA air operator certificate, CASA CAR 30 aircraft maintenance organisation approval and a CASA RPAS operator certificate. It is also an ASQA registered training organisation, number 2912, and an approved VET student loans provider. The group's integrated management system is ISO 45001 accredited.

Prospective students can book a trial flight or enquire through the website, and the team can be visited at the hangar.

Services

• Commercial helicopter pilot training
• Private helicopter pilot training
• Trial introductory flights
• Helicopter ratings and endorsements
• Flight reviews
• Advanced flight training
• Powerline patrol and inspection
• Utility aerial services
• Helicopter charter