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AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)

  • Gold Coast ● Brisbane ● Lismore
  • Minimum 52 weeks full time

The AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) is an ideal course for Domestic and International students seeking a pathway to a career in aviation. This course has been designed in conjunction with industry to ensure that upon completion you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to fly 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.

Flight Training

150 hour course* option:

This is an integrated program which means that you study full time on campus to complete both theory and flight training.

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)


200-hour course* option:

The non-integrated program consists of the same format as the integrated program except that:

  • Theory can be completed as home study (domestic only)
  • The course can be completed on a part time basis; hence duration may vary (domestic only)
  • International students have the option of enrolling onto the 200-hour course which may aid in meeting overseas regulatory requirements when converting a CASA licence.
  • For more information, please contact the Airways Aviation team.
    You will complete a minimum of 200 hours flying which includes at least:
  • 100 hours pilot in command (PIC)
  • 10 hours instrument flight time (IF)


*Course must be completed within 2 years from course commencement. Additional fees may apply where extra flight hours (remedials) are required above the total course hours for integrated and non-integrated course options. Please refer to the student handbook.

Training Aircraft

  • Cessna 172
  • Cessna 182
  • Piper PA44

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

Course Units

The course consists of 29 units of competency. Your successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all 28 core units and one elective unit listed below.

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)

Unit Code Unit Descriptor
Core Units
AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications
AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes
AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies
AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations
AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo
AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations
AVIH0010 Plan a flight under visual flight rules
AVIH0014 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules
AVILIC0003 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane
AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions
AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems
AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace
AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace
AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes
AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome
AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
AVIY0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations
AVIY0083 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures
AVIY0047 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations
AVIY0054 Control aeroplane on the ground
AVIY0055 Take off aeroplane
AVIY0056 Control aeroplane in normal flight
AVIY0057 Land aeroplane
AVIY0058 Manage aircraft fuel
AVIZ0006 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight
Elective Unit
AVIF0023 Apply aircraft safety procedures

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION

This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency commercial pilot duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations.

Flight crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations.

Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters.

This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as a commercial pilot by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing.
People seeking certification should check these requirements with CASA.

Occupations include:

  • Commercial aeroplane pilot
  • Military aeroplane pilot.

PARTNERSHIPS

We are thrilled to have joined forces with TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275), and TAFE NSW (RTO 90003), offering students a pathway to becoming a commercial pilot.  For further information on enrolling to study the AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) with one of our partners, please visit:

Contact our Admissions Team for an information pack and start dates.

Prerequisites

Entry Requirement

International students:

  • A pass in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall grade of 6.0 or equivalent with no band score below 5.5.
  • Completion of Year 12 English at an Australian school or college, or equivalent.

Course Code: AVI50222 | CRICOS Course Code: 109196M
CRICOS Provider Code: 00296A | RTO Code: 31633 | Airways Aviation Education Pty Ltd T/A Airways Aviation