AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
Fulfill your dream of being a commercial pilot!
Join our Jandakot-based course, blending theory and hands-on flying. CASA-approved, the program readies you for diverse aviation roles in just 600 hours.
Soar into your dream career now!
This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.
To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.
Overview
Where Jandakot
When Semester 1, 2025
How On Campus
Do you have sky-high ambition to be a commercial pilot?
Make the Perth skies your next office window with the skills and knowledge to become a commercial aircraft pilot. Learn to fly light piston aeroplanes including knowing how to perform in normal and emergency conditions.
Our commercial pilot’s course enables you to reach toward certification as a commercial pilot through Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)’s Part 61 Flight crew licensing regulations. We offer training full time that integrates your theory study at campus with flying time located at Jandakot airport.
You will complete 600 hours of theory and flying time in a range of conditions and times of day to prepare you for a diverse aviation career. Our lecturers work with you to help you traverse a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations; and how to use your autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility for an extensive range of scenarios that you might face in the skies.
Information Sessions
Join us on campus to get all the need-to-know details on studying Pilot Studies at South Metropolitan TAFE. You’ll get a breakdown of the fixed-wing and helicopter pilot studies courses, gain insights into entry requirements, meet the lecturers and get expert tips on career opportunities. We’ll also cover essential financial information so you understand the commitment required to become a pilot.
This info session will include:
- a presentation on South Metropolitan TAFE’s pilot studies courses
- an overview of the essential entry requirements and how to apply for a place in 2025
- complimentary light refreshments.
You can still get in touch by completing the ‘Apply Now’ tab on our website to learn more about what you need to get started and explore our Pilot Studies courses, which combine academic and aeronautical knowledge with the necessary flight training to take your career to new heights.
Dates and times
Thursdays, 10:00am at Jandakot Annexe, 23 Eagle Drive, Jandakot.
- 10, 17, 23 and 31 October
- 7, 14, 21 and 28 November
Please note: If sufficient numbers exist, an evening briefing session from 6:00pm will be available on the first Thursday of each month: 7 November and 3 December.
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Get access to a student loan to help pay for your studies! Conditions apply.
- maintain aircraft radio communications
- implement aviation risk management processes
- implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
- implement threat and error management strategies
- manage safe flight operations
- manage human factors in aviation operations
- manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
- operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | Fee |
|---|---|
| AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications | $3205.00 |
| AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes | $660.00 |
| AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes | $520.00 |
| AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies | $715.00 |
| AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo | $3275.00 |
| AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations | $1120.00 |
| AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation | $435.00 |
| AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems | $580.00 |
| AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments | $1655.00 |
| AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations | $750.00 |
| AVIY0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations | $600.00 |
| AVIY0047 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations | $1865.00 |
| AVIY0054 Control aeroplane on the ground | $5175.00 |
| AVIY0055 Take off aeroplane | $5315.00 |
| AVIY0056 Control aeroplane in normal flight | $1625.00 |
| AVIY0057 Land aeroplane | $5450.00 |
| AVIZ0006 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight | $925.00 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Fee* | |
|---|---|
| General | $33,870.00 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | Fee |
|---|---|
| AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations | $3275.00 |
| AVIH0010 Plan a flight under visual flight rules | $1040.00 |
| AVIH0014 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules | $1090.00 |
| AVILIC0003 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane | $14275.00 |
| AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions | $3485.00 |
| AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace | $0.00 |
| AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace | $0.00 |
| AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes | $0.00 |
| AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome | $0.00 |
| AVIY0058 Manage aircraft fuel | $3485.00 |
| AVIY0083 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures | $9640.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | Fee |
|---|---|
|
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$300.00 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Fee* | |
|---|---|
| General | $36,590.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.