Basair Aviation College

Australia · CASA Part 142

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Basair Aviation College is a large Australian flight training college established in 1991, based at Bankstown Airport in Sydney with additional campuses at Archerfield in Queensland and Cessnock in New South Wales. It specialises in integrated commercial pilot training.

Basair describes itself as one of Australia's largest flying colleges, operating a fleet of around 80 aircraft that has been cited as among the largest commercial fleets in the country. As a CASA Part 142-approved training organisation, it can train students to commercial standard in about 150 flight hours rather than the usual 200. Programs include the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating (flown in the Piper Seminole), flight instructor courses, and the Diploma of Aviation (AVI50222 commercial pilot and AVI50519 instrument rating). Aircraft types include Cessna 206, Piper Archer, Piper Warrior and Piper Seminole. It has three campuses: Bankstown NSW, Archerfield QLD and Cessnock NSW.

School facts

Country	Australia
Region	New South Wales
Base airport	Bankstown Airport (YSBK); campuses at Camden and Shellharbour
Regulator	CASA Part 142
Courses	RPL PPL NVFR CPL IR (MECIR) AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (CPL-A)
Fleet	50+ aircraft (one of Australia's largest fleets): Piper Archer, Piper Warrior, Cessna 206H/G, Piper Seminole (multi-engine)
Partnerships	TAFE NSW (flight training partner)
Website	basair.com.au

Key facts

Established in 1991; based at Bankstown Airport, Sydney
Campuses at Bankstown NSW, Archerfield QLD and Cessnock NSW
CASA Part 142-approved organisation; trains to CPL in about 150 flight hours
Operates a fleet of around 80 aircraft (Cessna 206, Piper Archer, Warrior, Seminole)
Courses: CPL, Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating, flight instructor, Diploma of Aviation

Frequently asked questions

When was Basair Aviation College founded?

Basair was established in 1991 and is based at Bankstown Airport in Sydney.

Where are Basair's campuses?

It operates three campuses: Bankstown in NSW, Archerfield in Queensland and Cessnock in NSW.

How many flight hours to a commercial licence?

As a CASA Part 142-approved organisation, Basair can train students to commercial standard in about 150 hours instead of the usual 200.

What aircraft does Basair operate?

Its fleet of around 80 aircraft includes Cessna 206, Piper Archer, Piper Warrior and Piper Seminole types.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.