Ayush Kaushal

Flight Instructor

📍 Sydney, NSW

CASA Commercial Pilot Licence
Grade 2 Flight InstructorMulti Engine Class & Instrument RatingDesign Feature Training EndorsementClass 1 MedicalWorking with Children CheckASICATPL (A) Theory Credit

Flight Time

Total Time
784.2
IFR
36.0
Pilot in Command (PIC)
582.0
Night
20.0
Multi-Engine
34.0
Data correct as of 30/3/2026

Aircraft Experience

P28A628.0 hrs
Piper PA-28 Warrior/Archer
P28A628 hrs experience
A very common training and touring aircraft with stable handling and simple systems
MTOW1157 kg
Power180 HP
Cruise Speed120 kts
ConfigurationSingle
P28R53.0 hrs
Piper PA-28R Arrow
P28R53 hrs experience
A complex retractable variant of the PA-28 used for CPL and instrument training
MTOW1247 kg
Power200 HP
Cruise Speed135 kts
ConfigurationSingle
Retractable
C17242.0 hrs
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
C17242 hrs experience
The most widely used training aircraft worldwide offering benign handling and excellent reliability
MTOW1110 kg
Power160 HP
Cruise Speed120 kts
ConfigurationSingle
DA4229.0 hrs
Diamond DA42 Twin Star
DA4229 hrs experience
A modern composite twin-engine trainer with FADEC and excellent single-engine characteristics
MTOW1999 kg
Power340 HP
Cruise Speed160 kts
ConfigurationTwin
RetractableMulti-Engine
C15210.0 hrs
Cessna 152
C15210 hrs experience
A two-seat primary trainer known for simplicity low cost and forgiving handling
MTOW760 kg
Power110 HP
Cruise Speed105 kts
ConfigurationSingle
DA408.0 hrs
Diamond DA40 Star
DA408 hrs experience
A popular glass-cockpit single with excellent safety record and strong training presence
MTOW1310 kg
Power180 HP
Cruise Speed145 kts
ConfigurationSingle
PA445.0 hrs
Piper PA-44 Seminole
PA445 hrs experience
A purpose-built multi-engine trainer with predictable asymmetric handling
MTOW1635 kg
Power360 HP
Cruise Speed160 kts
ConfigurationTwin
RetractableMulti-Engine
C1824.0 hrs
Cessna 182 Skylane
C1824 hrs experience
A high-performance fixed-gear single offering strong climb and useful load
MTOW1400 kg
Power230 HP
Cruise Speed145 kts
ConfigurationSingle
Data correct as of 30/3/2026

Education

Diploma of Aviation (CPL)
Basair Aviation College, Bankstown, NSW
2020-2022
FIR Grade 3/2 & Design Feature Training Endorsement
Altocap Flight School, Camden, NSW
2022
Multi Engine Instrument Rating
Flight Training Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
2023
ATPL Theory
Advanced Flight Theory & Aviation Theory Services
2025

About

Experienced flight instructor based in Sydney, Australia with a CASA Grade 2 flight instructor rating.

Experience

Flight Instructor & Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator (AMC)
Royal Aero Club of New South Wales
Mar 2025 – Present
  • Teach students Ab-Initio flying sequences and teach PPL navigation sequences
  • Create and maintain theory content for the RPL and PPL theory syllabus as per Part 61 MOS
  • Maintain and update training records accurately and in a timely manner
  • Deliver theoretical content
  • Coordinate maintenance scheduling, monitor aircraft hours, cycles, and upcoming maintenance due dates
  • Manage airworthiness recordkeeping in line with CASA audit standards
Flight Instructor
Basair Aviation College
Sep 2023 – Feb 2025
  • Teach students Ab-Initio flying sequences and teach PPL navigation sequences
  • Create, maintain and deliver theory content for the RPL, PPL and CPL theory syllabus as per Part 61 MOS
  • Maintain and update training records accurately and in a timely manner
  • Closely monitor student progress to ensure content is being delivered effectively
  • Create and manage student and aircraft bookings in line with company SOPs
Flight Instructor
Australian Air League
Dec 2022 – Mar 2023
  • Teach students Ab-Initio flying sequences
  • Maintain and update training records accurately and in a timely manner
  • Deliver theoretical content
  • Closely monitor student progress to ensure content is being delivered effectively
Salesperson
Optus
Nov 2021 – Mar 2023
  • Sell telecommunications products such as mobile phones, broadband internet, phone plans and accessories
  • Troubleshoot technical issues relating to telecommunication products in a timely manner