Australian Airline Pilot Academy - AAPA

AAPA not only imparts the basic flying skills and knowledge required by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia but also trains and prepares pilots specifically for the complex and demanding multi-crew environment required in airline operations. Students commence this preparation from day one and the entire training philosophy is predicated on preparing the student to be fully conversant as a pilot in a multi-crew environment. In addition to the basic 32 week course AAPA can also offer a one week transition course in a simulator using a high performance aircraft configuration that prepares students for two crew airline operations.
AAPA seeks to have a holistic approach to training. For example, students have compulsory attachments to the heavy maintenance workshop to better understand the impact of engineering on their duties. Also they are given opportunities to fly on the jump seat in Rex’s Saab340 aircraft to observe first hand the multi-crew environment. Finally senior Rex pilots are brought in to expound on subjects like Threat and Error Management.