--- title: Aeropower Flight School | About Us description: Aeropower Flight School is headquartered at Redcliffe Aerodrome, Brisbane, Australia. Aeropower offers flight training, specialist aviation-based inspection, and maintenance services for the utilities sector across Australia and internationally. image: https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/man-flying-a-helicopter-with-his-copilot-PR5P342-1.jpg --- [![](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/Logo_White.png) ](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au) [![telephone](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/telephone.svg)  07 3385 9500](tel:) [![facebook](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/facebook.svg) ](https://www.facebook.com/aeropower) [![instagram](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/instagram.svg) ](https://instagram.com/aeropowerhelicopters) [![youtube](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/youtube.svg) ](https://www.youtube.com/AeropowerHelicopter) [ Start Flying](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/contact-us) # Real-world training for real-world pilots. ## About Us Aeropower Flight School is a part of the Aeropower group, headquartered at Redcliffe Aerodrome, Brisbane, Australia. In addition to flight training, Aeropower offers specialist aviation-based inspection and maintenance services for the utilities sector across Australia and internationally. For 30 years, Aeropower has pioneered the use of helicopters for a range of services to electricity network owners and operators including patrol, surveillance, inspection, and maintenance of powerline infrastructure, as well as asset management support. Since inception, Aeropower has operated comprehensively within Australia but also in PNG, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand, South Africa, USA and Israel – where it approaches its 20th anniversary. Combined, Aeropower has flown more than 140,000 hours of aviation operations for utilities. - [![](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/group-line-1.svg)Crew](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/about) - [![](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_02.svg)Fleet](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/about-us-fleet) - [![](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_03.svg)History](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/about-us-history) - [![](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_04.svg)Location](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/about-us-location) - [![](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_05.svg)VET Student Loans](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/about-us-vet-loans) ### Aeropower Fleet #### Cabri G2 ![about_06](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_06.svg) Endurance 4+ Hours ![dashboard-2-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/dashboard-2-line-1.svg) Top Speed 130 Knots ![about_06](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_06.svg) Max All-Up Weight 700kg ![Number of Seats](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/group-line-1.svg) Number of Seats 2 The flagship of our flight school is the Cabri G2. After a comprehensive, global review process we chose the G2 as our basic training platform, replacing the Robinson R22 and Schweizer 300. The G2 is the world’s most advanced 2 seat piston engine helicopter, cutting edge technology provides safety levels previously only available on large helicopters or military types and a 3-bladed rotor system ensures stability in all conditions. #### Robinson R44 ![about_06](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_06.svg) Endurance: 3+ Hours ![dashboard-2-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/dashboard-2-line-1.svg) Top Speed 130 Knots ![scales-2-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/scales-2-line-1.svg) Max All-Up Weight 1089kg ![group-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/group-line-1.svg) Number of Seats 4 The Robinson R44 has been the world’s best-selling general aviation (GA) helicopter every year since 1999. It is the most produced GA aircraft of the 21st century, with 5,805 deliveries from 2000–2017. We utilise the R44 predominately in our charter operations but also include it as an advanced trainer in our Commercial Pilot Licence programmes to furnish graduates with valuable, industry experience on this very popular operating platform. #### MD500 ![about_06](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_06.svg) Endurance: 2.2 Hours ![dashboard-2-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/dashboard-2-line-1.svg) Top Speed 156 Knots ![scales-2-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/scales-2-line-1.svg) Max All-Up Weight 1363kg ![group-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/group-line-1.svg) Number of Seats 4 One of the world’s most successful and useful light turbine helicopters, the Hughes/McDonnell Douglas/MD500 series Helicopters began life in response to a US Army requirement for a light observation helicopter. This machine type is the workhorse of our fleet, tasked with the majority of our airborne electrical services work and also configurable as an ab-initio or lead-in trainer. #### AS350 B2 ![about_06](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_06.svg) Endurance: 3.1 Hours ![dashboard-2-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/dashboard-2-line-1.svg) Top Speed 130 Knots ![scales-2-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/scales-2-line-1.svg) Max All-Up Weight 2250kg ![group-line-1](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/group-line-1.svg) Number of Seats 6 The multipurpose, single-engine AS350 has an outstanding proven track record. Its flexibility and low acquisition cost have made it a very sought-after helicopter capable of performing a wide range of taskings. It is well suited for all missions requiring various types of equipment, especially for police, newsgathering, medical transportation, and utility operations. Our AS350 fleet is configurable for firefighting, sling work, powerline operations, and flight training. ## Safety & Quality Our regulatory suites underpinned by a comprehensive integrated management system which is ISO 45001 accredited. Our regulatory suite includes: - Electrical Contractor Licence Live Line Maintenance Approval - Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Air Operator’s Certificate - CASA Part 141 Flight Training Organisation Approval - CASA CAR 30 Aircraft Maintenance Organisation Approval - CASA RPAS (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Operator’s Certificate - Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Registered Training Organisation (RTO), approval no. 2912 & Overseas Student Provider, CRICOS code 03250B - Australian Department of Education Approved VET Student Loans Provider - Cm3 contractor preapproval - Ariba Repro European contractor preapproval ![unnamed](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/unnamed.jpg "unnamed") ![ISO 45001 Logo](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ISO%2045001%20Logo.jpg?width=189&height=258&name=ISO%2045001%20Logo.jpg "ISO 45001 Logo") ![helicopter-pilot-reading-a-manual-book-PLEXH6J](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/helicopter-pilot-reading-a-manual-book-PLEXH6J.jpg "helicopter-pilot-reading-a-manual-book-PLEXH6J") ### The Legal Bits - Training Provider: Aeropower Flight School (Aeropower Pty Ltd), RTO No. 2912 - Course code & title: AVI50322 – Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) - Maximum Tuition Fee: $117,506.88 (Advanced Course Option – Elect to conduct all flying in 4-seat R44 Helicopter) - VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. - A VET Student Loan gives rise to a VETSL debt which continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. ### Ready to begin your journey? [Start Flying](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/contact-us) ## Got questions? We’d love to hear from you You can get in touch using the contact us form, give us a call, or drop into the hangar.  ![about_04](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_04.svg) Queensland (Headquarters) Redcliffe Airport, Hangar 32, Nathan Rd, Rothwell QLD 4022, Australia ![about_04](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_04.svg) New South Wales Bankstown Airport, Hangar 109 Drover Road, Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia  ![phone-line (1)](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/phone-line%20(1).png) Give us a call! [(07) 3385 9500](tel:0733859500) ![about_03](https://www.aeropowerflightschool.com.au/hubfs/Aeropower%202021/about_03.svg) Send us an email! [info@aeropower.com.au](mail:info@aeropower.com.au)