FLIGHT TESTING & ASSESSMENT
Flight Tests & Proficiency Checks at a Professional Standard
Experience-led assessment. Precision in execution. Professional standard throughout.
Independent evaluation delivered at the highest standard of professional aviation.
Nighthawks Aviation provides helicopter flight testing and assessment services in Australia, supporting pilots, operators, and training organisations with independent, CASA-compliant flight tests and proficiency checks.
Overview of Flight Testing & Assessment
Our flight testing and assessment services are delivered by highly experienced aviation professionals, ensuring all evaluations are conducted with accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
We support both internal and external candidates, providing CASA-compliant helicopter flight testing services across a comprehensive range of licences, ratings, and endorsements.
Each assessment is approached with discretion and professionalism, reflecting the expectations of modern aviation environments.
Flight Testing & Assessment Services
We provide a comprehensive range of helicopter flight tests and proficiency checks in Australia, including:
Proficiency Checks
Instrument Rating Proficiency Check (IPC)
(CASA-approved synthetic training devices available for cost-effective IPC credits)Night Vision Imaging System Proficiency Check (NPC)
Instructor Rating Proficiency Check (FPC)
Examiner Proficiency Check (EPC)
Flight Tests — Licences
Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL)
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL)
Flight Tests — Ratings
Instructor Rating
Instrument Rating
Low-Level Rating
Night VFR Rating
Night Vision Imaging System Rating (NVIS)
Private Instrument Rating
Type Rating Flight Tests
Bell 429 (BH429)
BK117
EC145
Endorsements & Operational Checks
Including, but not limited to:
Instrument Endorsements
Single-engine helicopter (SEH)
Multi-engine helicopter (MEH)
IAP 2D / IAP 3D
Low-Level & Operational Endorsements
Helicopter low-level endorsement
Sling operations
Winch and rappelling
Night & NVIS Endorsements
Helicopter Night VFR
NVIS Grade 1 & Grade 2
Private Instrument Endorsements
SEH / MEH
NDB / VOR / LLZ / GNSS
Departure – single & multi-engine helicopter
SID / STAR
Instrument Approaches
NDB
VOR / LLZ
DME / GNSS
RNP APCH 2D / 3D
ILS
Multi-engine helicopter approach and landing
Night operations
Training Endorsements
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Type & Class Ratings
BH429 / BK117 / EC145
Helicopter class rating
Design feature endorsements
All assessments are conducted in full alignment with CASA regulatory frameworks and operational requirements.
Who We Work With
Our flight testing and assessment services support:
Private and commercial helicopter pilots
Part 119, 133 & 138 operators
Part 141 and 142 flight training organisations
Industry professionals requiring independent, high-level assessment
Our Approach
At Nighthawks Aviation, flight testing is approached as a professional responsibility — not a procedural task.
Each assessment reflects the standard of modern aviation, where precision, judgement, and consistency are essential.
We provide independent, objective evaluation within a discreet and professional environment, fully aligned with CASA Part 61 MOS (Schedules 5 & 6).
Our focus extends beyond compliance — ensuring every pilot demonstrates operational capability, sound decision-making, and readiness for real-world conditions.
This is assessment conducted with clarity, discipline, and respect for the profession.
Why Nighthawks Aviation
At Nighthawks Aviation, our point of difference is not scale — it is experience, standard, and consistency.
We operate at a level recognised and trusted across the aviation industry.
Our flight testing and assessment services are delivered by highly experienced CASA-approved examiners, with deep operational backgrounds across multiple sectors.
With in-house capability across advanced ratings, endorsements, and operational checks, we provide a considered and efficient assessment environment aligned with real-world expectations.
Trusted by pilots and organisations who value precision, professionalism, and discretion, our approach reflects a standard where capability is demonstrated — not assumed.
Enquiries
Request Flight Testing
Confidential enquiries welcomed.
Private coordination available for individuals and organisations.