By now I am sure you are wondering what low, low, price all this training will cost. Here is the breakdown for me...
Cost: (Presently .89 AUD = 1 USD)
Flight Training: usually done in a light twin (BE76 PA44 etc). Costs vary 300-500/hr DUAL depending on region. Unless you are current/proficient in light twin, single pilot, IFR expect about 10 hours of flight time including your flight test: 4000 / 3600
*Note: I have heard of the initial MECIR being done in your usual type (A320 B737 etc) by finding an approved testing officer (ATO) and booking sim time. It avoids the hassle of relearning a light twin, but cost will vary at the market rate for the sim.
Examiner Fees: 400 / 360
CASA Licensing Fees:
Certificate of Validation (needed for initial flight training): 150 / 135
ATPL Licensing / Ratings / Endorsements Fee: 180 / 162
*Note: In the end all of my FAA ATP type ratings were recognised and listed as endorsements on my CASA ATPL.
CASA Class 1 Medical:
Medical Examiner Fees: 150 / 135
Ophthalmologist: 160 / 144
Blood Work: 40 / 36
CASA Processing Fee: 75 / 68
Written Exam Fees:
IREX: 174 / 156
CLWA: 154 / 139
AALW: 144 / 130
Pubs: (you require your own copy – none provided by CASA for testing / flight)
Approach Plates: 177 / 160
CAR, CAO, ERSA, AIP, Charts (their FARs etc): 660 / 594
Aviation Security Identification Card (Background check): 196 / 176
GRAND TOTAL (TO CONVERT YOUR LICENSE): 6660 AUD or 5995 USD