Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

The expected outcomes of this course, subject to demonstrated competencies and other CASA requirements, are: Recreational Pilot Licence, Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, and the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane). To be eligible to apply for a CASA Pilot Licence, graduates must also meet CASA's stipulated requirements including exams and flight tests conducted by CASA appointed testing officers.

The course requires a total of 200 flight training hours, broken down as follows: 100 Solo Flying Hours, 90 Dual Flying Hours, and 10 Sim Flying Hours. In addition, students complete over 60 hours of theory support training.

For domestic students, the tuition fee is $111,310, with a VSL Loan Cap and Maximum VSL Cover of $96,467, resulting in a VSL Gap Fee of $14,843. Material Fees are AUD $2,000. For international students, tuition fees are $119,070 with Material Fees of AUD $3,000. This course is approved for VET Student Loans for eligible domestic students, which creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth. Non-tuition fees also apply.

Flight One operates a modern, highly maintained training fleet of Cessna 172s (with and without Glass Cockpit), Twin-engine Piper Seminoles, and parachute-equipped Cirrus SR20s. Training is conducted at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane by experienced aviation instructors utilising authentic training equipment and well maintained aircraft.

Yes, international students are welcome to apply for enrolment into this course. Flight One is a CRICOS approved provider (CRICOS Provider Code 01302M). The international tuition fee is $119,070 plus non-tuition fees and Material Fees of AUD $3,000. Please visit the International Student page for more details.