PanAir Flight Training is a proudly regional, family-owned aviation business based at Bathurst Airport in Central West New South Wales. For more than three decades, we have been part of the local aviation landscape, training pilots, supporting industry, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of aviation in regional Australia.
What began as a small operation has grown into a respected CASA-award winning certified flight training organization offering structured, professional pathways from first flight through to commercial and instructor qualifications. Throughout our growth, one thing has never changed: our commitment to safety, integrity, and developing pilots who are prepared not just to pass a flight test, but to operate confidently and responsibly in the real world.
Being based in regional Australia is not a limitation, it is one of our greatest strengths. Operating from Bathurst Airport allows students to train in a diverse and challenging environment that includes controlled and uncontrolled airspace, varying weather conditions, and a mix of operational scenarios that better reflect real-world flying.
Our location provides the perfect balance between focused learning and exposure to operational complexity. Students gain strong foundational skills without the congestion and delays often experienced at major metropolitan airports, while still developing the situational awareness and decision-making skills required to operate safely in busier airspace.
PanAir Flight Training delivers training to national standards, with a regional mindset that values adaptability, self-reliance, and sound judgement, qualities that define capable aviators.
We offer a full range of pilot training programs designed to support both recreational and professional aviation goals. Whether a student is pursuing flying as a passion or working toward a career in aviation, our training pathways are structured, progressive, and aligned with CASA requirements and industry best practice.
Our programs include:
• Trial Introductory Flights
• Recreational and Private Pilot Licence (RPL/PPL) training
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training
• Multi-engine endorsements
• Instrument flight training (IFR)
• Flight Instructor Ratings
• Endorsements and advanced training
Each student’s journey is supported by structured lesson plans, clear milestones, and ongoing progress reviews to ensure training remains purposeful and efficient.
At PanAir Flight Training, we believe that learning to fly is about more than meeting minimum regulatory requirements. Aviation demands professionalism, discipline, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly in single-pilot operations.
Our instructors focus on developing:
• Strong aeronautical decision-making
• Situational awareness and threat management
• Professional cockpit discipline
• Communication skills and leadership
• A deep understanding of safety culture
We encourage students to think critically, ask questions, and understand the “why” behind every decision, not just the how“
Our instructor team is made up of highly experienced aviation professionals who bring a wealth of operational knowledge to the training environment. Many have backgrounds in charter, survey, emergency services, multi-engine operations, and instructional leadership.
More importantly, they are mentors as well as instructors.
We take pride in creating a supportive training environment where students feel encouraged, challenged, and respected. Aviation can be demanding, and we understand that confidence and competence grow best in an environment of psychological safety and trust.
Students are not treated as numbers, they are individuals with unique goals, learning styles, and strengths.
As a CASA-certified organisation, we operate under a robust Safety Management System (SMS) that prioritises proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and open communication. We encourage reporting, learning from experience, and shared responsibility for safety across instructors, students, and staff.
Our training philosophy recognizes that good pilots are not defined by perfection, but by their ability to recognize risk, manage workload, and make sound decisions, especially when things don’t go to plan.
For students pursuing professional pathways, PanAir Flight Training provides more than just licences. We actively support career development by offering exposure to industry expectations, operational realities, and professional standards.
Many of our graduates go on to careers in:
• Charter and regional airline operations
• Survey and aerial work
• Flight instruction
• Emergency services and specialist aviation roles
We maintain strong links with industry and believe in preparing students for the next step, not just the next flight test.
As a long-standing regional operator, PanAir Flight Training is deeply invested in the future of aviation in Central West NSW and beyond. We are proud to employ locally, train locally, and contribute to keeping aviation skills and opportunities alive in regional communities.
We believe regional aviation plays a critical role in connectivity, emergency services, training, and economic resilience, and we are committed to being part of that future.
At its core, PanAir Flight Training is about people.
It’s about the first solo that a student never forgets.
The confidence gained through hard-earned skills.
The quiet pride of achieving something once thought impossible.
We understand that learning to fly is a significant commitment financially, mentally, and emotionally. That’s why we approach training with honesty, transparency, and respect for each student’s journey.
Whether you’re taking your very first flight or working toward a professional aviation career, PanAir Flight Training is a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and prepared to fly with confidence.
We are training pilots for today, and aviators for life.
