Remote Pilot Licence Upgrades

Flight Experience:

Students attending a Remote Pilot Licence upgrade course must have at least 5 hours of flight experience.
Proof of this experience (minimum 5 hours) needs to be emailed to support@aviassist.com.au 5 days (or more) before the course commences.

Upgrading the Same Aircraft Type:

Students upgrading on the same aircraft type should already possess the competencies of the lower license category.
This will be assessed before the upgrade training.
Should existing competency not reach the lower licence category, remedial training might be offered during the scheduled session (not guaranteed) and may incur additional fees.

Upgrading to a New Aircraft Type:

Upgrading to a new aircraft type follows the same structure as an initial course.
If the required competency is not achieved within the training timeframe, one free remedial training session will be offered at Aviassist’s standard scheduled locations at the convenience and availability of Aviassist.
Additional return bookings after the free remedial training session will incur a fee if competency is still not achieved.
While Aviassist strives to schedule remedial training as planned, free availability is not guaranteed.

Payment:

Payment is due within 7 days of the invoice date.
If your course falls within 7 days of booking, payment must be made at the time of booking.
Purchase orders are accepted for flight tests and must be provided within 5 days of booking or the enrollment will be cancelled.

Course Transfers and Cancellations:

Transfers: Students can transfer their course booking to another date free of charge up to 5 calendar days before the course. Contact support@aviassist.com.au to reschedule. A $99 change fee applies within 5 days of the course.
Cancellations: A $495 cancellation fee applies if a student cancels within 5 calendar days of the course start date. Contact support@aviassist.com.au to cancel.
No Shows: Students who do not show up for their course will be charged the full course fee.

Refunds and Credits:

Refunds or credits may be offered in exceptional circumstances (e.g., illness with a doctor’s certificate).
Once training begins, no refunds are available.

TEST FLIGHTS (2 hour time slot bookings)

Equipment: Students must bring a minimum of three (3) batteries or an appropriate generator for the flight test. Incomplete training due to insufficient equipment will result in forfeited fees.
Aircraft Preparation:
- Ensure your aircraft is free of chemical residue.
- Flush the application system before course commencement. Flushing cannot be done on the training field.

Booking Confirmation:

All mandatory fields on the booking form must be completed to confirm your booking.
Flight test bookings are limited to two hours.
Failure to comply with pre-course requirements or providing inaccurate details may result in additional charges.

Online Flight Test Form:

You will receive a link to an online flight test form. This form must be completed within 5 days of receiving the link.
Aviassist needs to receive the completed form and uploaded attachments as soon as possible. Failure to complete the form and upload documents will result in course cancellation.
If your booking is within the next 5 days, the form must be completed on the same day of booking.

Payment:

Payment is due within 7 days of the invoice date.
If your course falls within 7 days of booking, payment must be made at the time of booking.
Purchase orders are accepted for flight tests and must be provided within 5 days of booking or the enrollment will be cancelled.

Course Transfers and Cancellations:

Transfers: Students can transfer their course booking to another date free of charge up to 5 calendar days before the course. Contact support@aviassist.com.au to reschedule. A $99 change fee applies within 5 days of the course.
Cancellations: A $495 cancellation fee applies if a student cancels within 5 calendar days of the course start date. Contact support@aviassist.com.au to cancel.
No Shows: Students who do not show up for their course will be charged the full course fee.

Refunds and Credits:

Refunds or credits may be offered in exceptional circumstances (e.g., illness with a doctor’s certificate).
Once training begins, no refunds are available