Duration

52 weeks full time

Price

AU $88,000

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Entry Requirements

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • 17 years of age upon enrolment, 18 years of age to sit a flight test
  • be in possession of, or be able to obtain a current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) for flight crew which includes a criminal history check
  • have an Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
  • hold a current Aviation Class 1 Medical
  • be eligible to obtain General English Language Proficiency (GELP) with CASA.
  • Successful completion and recommendation of the flight evaluation program with Airways Aviation

Intake Dates & Locations

TAFE Queensland and Aviation Airways are excited to offer AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane).
This intensive course is delivered by Aviation Airways and approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Designed in conjunction with industry, the successful completion of this course will give you the knowledge and practical skills required to embark upon a career as a professional pilot. Pilots with a Commercial Pilot Licence work in a diverse range of industry sectors – from agriculture and tourism to aerial
surveillance and passenger transport.

This course includes both flight training and theory training – that means you will master the practical while engaged with the theoretical.

 

 

150 hour course option:

The integrated program is full time and covers both theory and flight training in-house.
You will complete a minimum of 150 hours flying which includes at least:

  • 70 hours as pilot in command (PIC)
  • 20 hours cross country as pilot in command (PIC)
  • 10 hours instrument flight time (IF)

Course must be completed within 2 years from course commencement.

  • Cessna 172
  • Cessna 182
  • Diamond DA42

 

Theory training for this course covers:

  • aerodynamics
  • operations, performance and flight planning
  • aircraft general knowledge
  • navigation
  • meteorology
  • flight rules and air law
  • human factors

Flight training

150 hour course option:

The integrated program is full time and covers both theory and flight training in-house.
You will complete a minimum of 150 hours flying which includes at least:

  • 70 hours as pilot in command (PIC)
  • 20 hours cross country as pilot in command (PIC)
  • 10 hours instrument flight time (IF)

Course must be completed within 2 years from course commencement.

Training aircraft

  • Cessna 172
  • Cessna 182
  • Diamond DA42

 

Theory training

Theory training for this course covers:

  • aerodynamics
  • operations, performance and flight planning
  • aircraft general knowledge
  • navigation
  • meteorology
  • flight rules and air law
  • human factors

TAFE Queensland RTO 0275