Program Overview

Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot)

The Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) is a three-year full-time course designed to prepare students for a career as a commercial pilot. The degree provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to satisfy the requirements for a Commercial Pilot Licence and Command Instrument Rating.

Overview

The course is designed to provide students with the aeronautical knowledge and experience required to achieve a Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine, and Command Instrument Rating. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry, the fundamentals of flight, and aviation safety.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) will meet the aeronautical knowledge and experience requirements for careers as a commercial pilot in the air transportation industry. They will be legally qualified to work as a commercial pilot and have access to aviation careers in the air transportation industry, or a cadetship/traineeship offered by some airlines.

Structure and Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. The course is available at the Cairns campus, and students must complete 19 units (144 credits) to graduate.

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below:

1. Introduction to Aviation
2. Flight Fundamentals
3. Aviation Safety Fundamentals
4. Introduction to Flight Operations
5. Commercial Pilot Licence Human Factors
6. Aeronautical Flight Practice 1
7. Aeronautical Flight Practice 2
8. Principles and Practice of Aviation Law and Policy

Additional Information

• Internships and Placements: The course includes flight training of up to 227.3 hours total time (207.3 hours flight time and 20 hours simulator time), 100 hours of pilot in command time, and 46 hours of instrument time.
• Residential Schools: There is a compulsory residential school in the AVAT13013 unit. Students are expected to spend 4 days on the Cairns campus to complete this residential school.
• Credit Transfer: If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To be eligible for the course, you must meet the following entry requirements:

1. Entry Requirements

Fees and Scholarships

• Course Fees: The estimated course fee quoted does not include the flight training fee. The flight training costs are determined by the flight training provider, and these costs may be subject to change.
• International Course Fees: The course fee for international students is $53,220 (2025 indicative first-year fee).
• Scholarships: Scholarships are not available for this course.
• Additional costs: In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses, and more.