A Diploma of Aviation will make your career dreams come true
If you have always dreamed of earning a living as a pilot, then a Diploma of Aviation is for you! In this course, you’ll obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and will be licensed to fly an aeroplane professionally. You don’t need any prior knowledge of aviation to enrol – just a passion and enthusiasm for aviation. If you are an international student there are English proficiency requirements you need to meet, and you also must be over the age of 18. The Australian aviation industry is known globally for its high standards. Diploma of Aviation courses have been developed under strict CASA 142 training syllabus to produce the very best future pilots.
The course includes theory-based components on flight rules and air law, aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation theory, human factors, operation, performance and planning, power plants and aircraft systems. In addition to ground theory, you will complete advanced practical exercises such as accurate flight planning, safe plane operating procedures, and navigation techniques including how to navigate busy and regulated air space in a safe manner. This process mirrors the standard Commercial Pilot Licence training, taking you through RPL, PPL and then finally CPL syllabus.
The Diploma of Aviation course includes skills beyond a standard CPL though, such as training in the navigation to and from remote inland areas. This is largely due to the fact that air travel is the only reliable mode of transport in remote areas and sparse areas of Australia. As your program progresses, additional competencies are learned such as flying at night and Fatigue Management, and this will complement the theoretical knowledge you have obtained. You’ll be trained on how to manage emergency scenarios in a safe and efficient manner throughout your course. Preparation is key!
Once you complete your Diploma of Aviation you are well on your way towards an exciting career in the sky.You can start working as a professional pilot immediately, or continue to complete further courses to bolster your credentials. You can take on paid work for flying, with career options such as becoming a charter pilot, airline pilot, flight instructor or even an agricultural flying operator.
Choosing a flight school that has state-of-the-art facilities, experienced instructors and modern well-maintained aircraft is important. Great flight schools will also provide Diploma of Aviation students with professional development opportunities to enhance their career prospects once their training is complete.
Diploma of Aviation courses are commonly 60 weeks in length, with 24 contact hours a week that include both practical and theoretical training. Completion of the qualification requires a minimum of 150 Pilot In Command (PIC) hours. This ensures that graduates are confident and skilled enough to safely operate professionally. Advances in technology have made possible many courses now offer flexible learning options for some training components that can vary between face-to-face and online.
Make your dreams come true and become a professional pilot; with a Diploma of Aviation, the sky is the limit!
