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26 weeks
Full time
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. Learn about aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, radio communications, and operating in controlled and non-controlled airspace.
This nationally recognised qualification will equip you with the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required to obtain a commercial helicopter licence in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian operating standards.
As a qualified pilot, you can work in various areas, including tourism, charter, search and rescue, rural mustering, police, fire bombing, aerial agriculture, emergency services operations.
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
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CASA
Course Content
Operate helicopter on solo navigation flights
Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – Helicopter
Manage aircraft passengers and cargo
Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises
Implement threat and error management processes
Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
Maintain aircraft radio communications
Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
Operate at non-towered aerodromes
Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres
Operate in Class G airspace
Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area
Operate in controlled airspace
Operate at a controlled aerodrome
Licence to operate a commercial helicopter
Operate a helicopter at low-level
Elective Units
Operate a helicopter at low-level
Elective Units
Apply aircraft safety procedures
Elective Units
Supervise and manage safe flight operations as pilot in command
Elective Units
Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command
Elective Units
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is $AU 83,949, which consists entirely of tuition fees. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The course has a duration of 27 weeks.
The course is delivered at 5/19 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture QLD 4510, a location owned and operated by 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 - Helicopter) is 111807D, and the VET National Code is AVI50322.
This course falls under the broad field of Engineering and Related Technologies (03), narrow field of Aerospace Engineering and Technology (0315), and detailed field of Aircraft Operation (031505).
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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