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38 weeks
September 2026,January 2027
Course Overview
This course is designed for students with little or no prior flying experience, it includes both theory and real-world flying.
You will receive the skills and knowledge required to obtain a commercial aeroplane licence in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian operating standards.
There are multiple career opportunities as a qualified aeroplane pilot including airlines, commercial, corporate, cargo and scenic flights, charters, search and rescue missions, agricultural flying and flight instructors.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
19 Lear Jet Dr, CABOOLTURE, QLD 4510
Eligibility
Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to the completion of this qualification.
Meet the education requirements.
Have an Aviation Reference Number (ARN).
Eligible to apply and hold an Aviation Class 1 Medical carried out by a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME).
Eligible to apply and hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
Career & Study Pathways
There are multiple career opportunities as a qualified aeroplane pilot including :
airlines,
commercial,
corporate,
cargo and scenic flights,
charters,
search and rescue missions,
agricultural flying and flight instructors.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CASA
Course Content
Maintain aircraft radio communications
Implement aviation risk management process
Implement aviation fatigue risk management process
Implement threat and error management strategies
Manage safe flight operations
Manage aircraft passengers & cargo
Manage human factors in aviation operations
Plan a flight under visual flight rules
Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules
Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane
Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
Manage pre- & post-flight actions
Operate & manage aircraft systems
Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
Operate in controlled airspace
Operate in class G airspace
Operate at non-towered aerodrome
Operate at a controlled aerodrome
Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations
Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures
Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations
Control aeroplane on the ground
Take off aeroplane
Control aeroplane in normal flight
Land aeroplane
Manage aircraft fuel
Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight
Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is $AU 128,000, which consists entirely of tuition fees. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) has a duration of 38 weeks.
The course is delivered at 5/19 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture QLD 4510, a location owned and operated by the provider, A.M.T. Helicopters Pty Ltd (trading as Airwork Helicopters), with a total capacity of 4 students across all provider locations.
The CRICOS course code for the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) is 111808C, and the VET National Code is AVI50222.
This course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it does not meet the required criteria — specifically, it is a Diploma (not a Skills Level 1 qualification such as a Bachelor, Masters or PhD), and its duration of 38 weeks is below the required 92-week minimum.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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