Whitworth Aviation

Whitworth Aviation owned by Bill Whitworth, commenced operation over 20 years ago and is dedicated to providing the highest standard of professional flight training. The school is located at Bankstown Airport (30 min west of Sydney) on the southern side of the airport on Tower Road (near the tower)

Bill Whitworth, the CFI, has been training professional and recreational pilots for over 30 years, reaching a pre-eminent position in the general aviation industry. Bill was engaged as a flight instructor on the original Qantas Pilot Cadet scheme that has produced some of their best captains. Many of his former students also hold senior positions with airlines throughout the world, working with Cathay Pacific, Emirate, Malaysian, Singapore and Garuda Airlines. Currently, Bill's reputation in training excellence brings students to train in Australia from many parts of the globe.

At the non-commercial level, Bill, has successfully trained pilots of all ages, who had almost given up hope of achieving their aviation dreams. Some of these students have now achieved world fame with their skills. Bill's professionalism has attracted varying personalities to train with the school.

Whitworth Aviation has developed an advanced training approach that carefully structures training programs, at the commercial and non-commercial levels, to optimize each individual student's performance. The comprehensive range of training programs are closely monitored by Bill Whitworth, and with approx. 36,000 hours flying experience he is always available to students to discuss any problems and to give advice and be available for training flights.

Whitworth Aviation has a dedicated enthusiastic team of staff who do their utmost to deliver training within parameters that place emphasis on producing the finest pilots. Whitworth Aviation is highly regarded in the aviation industry around the world.

The aircraft fleet is owned by Whitworth Aviation, not leased or "on line", so we are in a strong position to ensure the maintenance is controlled by the company to a high standard enhancing our safety record.