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AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

National ID AVI50322 State ID BIA5
Soar to new heights as a commercial helicopter pilot!

Our full-time program blends theory and hands-on flying, meeting the CASA Part 61 regulations. With 119 additional flight hours, master diverse conditions for a successful career in air transport operations.

Elevate your aspirations now!

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Tow pilot students in a helicopter cockpit

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 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025

How On Campus

Reach new heights as a commercial helicopter pilot

Take your career to the skies with the skills and knowledge to become a commercial helicopter pilot. Learn to fly light piston helicopters 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 blends your theory study at campus with flying time located at Jandakot airport.

Outside of class time, you will complete 119 additional hours flying in a range of conditions and times of day to prepare you well for a diverse aviation career and increasing your employability. 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. 

  • 3, 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.

  • implement aviation risk management processes
  • implement threat and error management strategies
  • maintain aircraft radio communications
  • manage safe flight operations
  • manage aircraft passengers and cargo
  • manage human factors in aviation operations
  • plan a flight under visual flight rules
  • licence to operate a commercial helicopter
  • manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
  • manage pre- and post-flight actions
  • operate in controlled airspace

Important information

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Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Jandakot
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2025

Core

National ID Unit title Fee
AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications $3410.00
AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes $2450.00
AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies $3530.00
AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo $3900.00
AVILIC0004 Licence to operate a commercial helicopter $15570.00
AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation $930.00
AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace $5425.00
AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace $5180.00
AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes $3795.00
AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome $5425.00
AVIY0084 Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises $11155.00
AVIY0085 Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres $9585.00
AVIY0086 Manage abnormal situations and emergencies - helicopter $6040.00
AVIY0088 Operate helicopter on solo navigation flights $5690.00
AVIY0089 Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area $8770.00

Elective

National ID Unit title Fee
Operate helicopter at low level
$6090.00
Semester 1, 2025 fee
  Fee*
General $96,945.00

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. 

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 15 Months
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Jandakot
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2024

Core

National ID Unit title Fee
AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications $3410.00
AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes $2450.00
AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies $3530.00
AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo $3900.00
AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation $930.00
AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace $5425.00
AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace $5180.00
AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes $3795.00
AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome $5425.00
AVIY0084 Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises $11155.00
AVIY0088 Operate helicopter on solo navigation flights $5690.00
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Fee*
General $50,890.00

Semester 1, 2025

Core

National ID Unit title Fee
AVILIC0004 Licence to operate a commercial helicopter $15570.00
AVIY0085 Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres $9585.00
AVIY0086 Manage abnormal situations and emergencies - helicopter $6040.00
AVIY0089 Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area $8770.00

Elective

National ID Unit title Fee
Operate helicopter at low level
$6090.00
Semester 1, 2025 fee
  Fee*
General $46,055.00

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. 

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