Summary
Respected Moorabbin Airport flying school with 48+ years of history and an international reputation. Trains RPL, PPL, CPL, Night VFR, Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings. Sim training offered.
Revenue
$423,515 pa
Rent
$26,219 pa
Expenses
$374,848 pa
Net Profit
$36,466 pa
Location Details
Based at Moorabbin Airport, one of Australia’s busiest general aviation airports, about 20 km south-east of the CBD. Conveniently located just across the road from the tarmac, so students walk straight from briefing to aircraft.
Potential
Revenue grew 17% in 2025-26 and simulator income rose by half, with almost no money spent on marketing. The owner is not involved day to day, so a hands-on owner or instructor could replace contractor costs and lift profit. Clear room to grow through online marketing, a refreshed website, trial instructional flights, more simulator hours and better use of the building’s spare rooms. A reputation built over nearly five decades at one of Australia’s busiest training airports. Fleet of aircraft included!
Skills
Ideal for an experienced flight instructor or commercial pilot, or an investor who will appoint a qualified Head of Operations. Business management and customer service skills are an advantage. The buyer must meet CASA requirements to run a flight school.
Hours
09:00-17:00 Monday - Sunday.
Lease
Year to year ground lease from Moorabbin Airport Corporation. Rent approx $26k p.a.
Employees
Team of 5 instructors, incl. ex-airline training captains. CASA-approved Head of Operations & Flight Examiner (33,000+ hrs) is a contractor willing to continue. One instructor also runs admin/reception. Staff may stay on by agreement.
Reason for Sale
The school was my father’s passion project. The family’s focus is now on other business interests, and the school and its team deserve an owner with the knowledge and passion to take it forward. This is a genuine opportunity to take over a respected business with a strong reputation and an experienced team.
About the Business
Peter Bini Advanced Flight Training is one of Moorabbin Airport's longest-running flying schools. This is a rare chance to own an established, well-respected training business with its own building on the airport.
The school is known for its "quality not quantity" approach: one-on-one instruction with thorough pre- and post-flight briefings. Its reputation brings students from across Australia and overseas.
TRAINING OFFERED
- Recreational and Private Pilot Licences (RPL/PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Night VFR rating
- Instrument Rating and Private IFR rating, incl. GNSS approvals
- Multi-engine class rating
- Simulator training, aircraft hire and joy flights
THE BUILDING
A single-storey 181 m2 building on a prominent corner site, directly across the road from the tarmac. It has a reception and waiting area, offices, two briefing rooms, a simulator room, a medical room, a training room, kitchenette and male and female toilets, all air-conditioned. The building is included in the sale, on a ground lease from Moorabbin Airport Corporation.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (year to 30 June 2026)
- Revenue $423,515, up 17% on the previous year
- Simulator income up 51%
- Net profit $36,466
The owner has not been involved day to day, with contractors filling the gaps, so there is clear room to grow profit under a hands-on owner.
THE TEAM
Five experienced instructors, including ex-airline training captains and a CASA-approved Head of Operations and Flight Examiner with 33,000+ hours, who is willing to continue under contract.
AIRCRAFT
Owned by a related company and available ro be bundled in sale. Independently valued at $505,000-$535,000 (Feb 2026):
- 1981 Piper Archer PA28-181 VH-ZWW, Garmin 430
- 1978 Piper Arrow PA28R-200 VH-LCM, Garmin 650, autopilot
- 1979 Piper Seminole PA44 VH-ZWI, Garmin 650, autopilot
- 1979 Piper Warrior PA28-161 VH-ZWE, ADS-B out
- 1980 Piper Warrior PA28-161 VH-ZWD, autopilot
- 1979 Piper Seminole PA44 VH-WHV, dismantled, parts only
Full financials, valuations and fleet details are available to genuine buyers after signing a confidentiality agreement.
History
The school has trained pilots at Moorabbin for nearly five decades. Its one-on-one, quality-first approach has produced pilots who have gone on to airline careers, including one of the current instructors, who trained here before becoming an A320 captain. The family has run the school as a passion project, keeping its focus on high standards and real-world instruction.
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