Duration
52 weeks full time
Price
AU $88,000 VET Student Loans (VSL) is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible VET students pay their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth. To review your eligibility please visit tafeqld.edu.au/vet-student-loans
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
- Gold Coast, Australia
- 8. August, 2022
- 14. November, 2022

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