Subject 1: Aircraft Systems
Understand the systems that keep you flying
Advance your technical competency and take the next step toward your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with confidence.
This course is ideal for student pilots preparing for the CPL theory exams, flight instructors in training, and pilot refreshing their skills.

Overview
Where Jandakot
When Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
Build the technical knowledge you need to confidently operate and manage modern aeroplanes or helicopters with our Aircraft Systems Short Courses, fully aligned with the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) syllabus.
This targeted course demystifies essential aircraft systems, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations.
Topics include:
- Aircraft powerplants and propeller/rotor systems
- Hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems
- Landing gear, brakes, and flight controls
- Environmental control and pressurisation systems
- Warning, protection, and redundancy systems
Delivered by industry-experienced instructors, the course combines focused theory with real-world examples to help you connect systems knowledge directly to practical flying.
This course is perfect for student pilots preparing for the CPL theory exams, flight instructors in training, and pilots wanting to strengthen their systems understanding.
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Semester 2, 2025
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Course fees
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.
Units
National ID | Unit title |
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09527 | Subject 1: Aircraft Systems |