WANTED: Flying School in Australia - Buyer Ready

QUALIFIED BUYER SEEKING FLYING SCHOOL BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA

Our client, a highly experienced aviation industry operator, is actively seeking to acquire an established flying school in Australia.

With a background in commercial flight operations, pilot training, and CASA regulatory compliance, the buyer is targeting a flight school with a proven track record in private, recreational, and commercial pilot instruction.

The buyer is fully self-funded and ready to proceed immediately with qualified vendors.

TARGETED BUSINESS TYPES:

✦ CASA-approved flight training organisations (FTOs) offering RPL, PPL, CPL, and instrument rating courses

✦ Fixed-wing or rotary-wing training schools with owned or leased aircraft

✦ Schools servicing domestic and international student markets

ACQUISITION CRITERIA:

BUSINESS SIZE:

✦ Annual turnover between $800K and $5M+

✦ Fleet of at least 3–10 aircraft (owned or under lease)

✦ Preference for consistent student intakes and multi-course revenue streams

LOCATION PREFERENCES:

✦ Proximity to capital city airports or major regional aerodromes (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide)

✦ Locations with access to controlled airspace, varied terrain, and VFR/IFR navigation zones

✦ Accommodation and transport access for interstate/international students preferred

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

✦ CASA Part 141 or 142 approval

✦ Modern and airworthy training fleet with maintenance records

✦ Qualified instructors and examiners with stable employment or contract arrangements

✦ Structured training programs, briefing rooms, flight simulators, and admin systems

FINANCIAL PARAMETERS:

✦ EBIT between $150K and $1.5M+

✦ Verifiable financials with breakdown by licence level, student demographics, and aircraft usage

✦ Asset register including aircraft, simulators, equipment, and lease/licence agreements

BUYER PROFILE:

✦ Aviation business operator with experience in pilot training, safety management systems, and international aviation markets

✦ Fully self-funded and backed by internal compliance, operations, and fleet management teams

✦ Committed to maintaining CASA compliance, staff continuity, and safety-first reputation

✦ Interested in growing training volumes, expanding into export markets, and potentially enhancing fleet and facilities

TRANSACTION APPROACH:

✦ Asset or share purchase (including CASA approvals and air operator certificates)

✦ Confidential due diligence process in line with aviation industry standards

✦ Flexible handover arrangements including vendor support and operational transition

✦ Committed to smooth regulatory handover, student continuity, and staff retention

VENDOR BENEFITS:

✦ Work with a buyer who understands the commercial, regulatory, and safety aspects of flight training

✦ Fair valuation based on aircraft, compliance, student throughput, and brand equity

✦ Seamless transition with minimal disruption to students, instructors, and regulatory approvals

✦ Opportunity to remain involved in a consultative or part-time training capacity if desired

CONNECT WITH THIS BUYER:

If you own or represent a flying school that fits this profile, we welcome your confidential enquiry.

Our client is actively reviewing aviation training businesses across Australia and ready to proceed with serious vendors.

Please provide a summary of your training approvals, aircraft fleet, student volumes, financial performance, and reason for sale. A member of our team will follow up promptly.

This is your opportunity to transition your flight school to a capable buyer who values compliance, safety, and excellence in aviation education. Enquire today.