AVI50222 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

Transition your love of flying into a rewarding career in aviation with our Commercial Pilot Course featuring integrated Commercial Training in our Cessna 206 Stationair. This unique course is targeted to students who have not flown previously and want a career as a Commercial Pilot.



Training

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) is a full-time integrated course structured to meet the CASA regulatory requirements. The course consists of 28 core units and 1 elective unit.

Key Course Benefits

  • Fully integrated course enabling students to learn theory and complete regular flight training

  • 1 on 1 Flight Instructor teaching, briefing and support, providing students with a consistent learning environment

  • Cessna 206 commercial training integrated into the course to provide relevant training that is recognised as the minimum requirement to gain entry level employment in the aviation industry

  • Bunbury Airport offers short taxi times and no landing fees resulting in quicker takes offs and reducing any additional fees incurred

    • 156.4 hours flight training in both Cessna 172 and Cessna 182 or Cessna 206

    • 70 hours Pilot in Command flying

    • 6 hours Simulator flying

    • Ground school subjects include Navigation, Meteorology, Human Factors, Flight Rules and Air Law, Aerodynamics, Aircraft General Knowledge, Operation, Performance and Flight Planning.

    • Theoretical knowledge training is integrated with practical flight training throughout the course.

  • Graduates who successfully complete the AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) and obtain their CASA Commercial Pilot Licence are qualified to begin their careers as professional pilots.

    These qualifications open the door to a wide range of paid pilot career pathways within the aviation industry, including:

    • Air Charter

    • Flight Instructor

    • Aerial Surveillance & Surveying

    • Corporate and Private Aviation

    • Emergency Services

    • Airlines

Course Fee Information

Our 2025 course fee is $95,000. As an approved VET Student Loans provider, eligible students may be able to access loan assistance. Please refer to the fee inclusions, exclusions and Vet Student Loans outlined below.

    • 156.4 hours flight training

    • 6 hours simulator training

    • Theory & ground schools

    • Instructor briefings

    • Landing fees

    • Course materials & textbooks

    • Travel bag & Uniform epaulettes

    • Navigation equipment including maps

    • 1st CASA Exam fees & 1st Flight exam fees

    • Headset

    • Uniform

    • Laptop

    • Repeat exam fees

    • Replace flight test fees

    • Class 1 medical certificate

  • VET Student Loans is a government loan available to assist eligible students studying higher level vocational education and training (VET) qualifications to pay their tuition fees.

    To find out more and check if you are eligible, please click on the ‘Vet Student Loans’ button below.

Entry Requirements

Enrolment Process

Starting your journey toward becoming a commercial pilot is an exciting step, and our enrolment process is designed to make it as clear and supportive as possible.

2025 Course Intake Dates

Download course fee schedule and structure for more information.

2026 Course Enrolment Dates

Planning to take off in 2026? Our 2026 course enrolment dates for the AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) will be released in September 2025. Stay tuned for key dates and application details—your future in the skies starts here.

Registered Training Organisation Number: 52396