Advanced Pilot Theory

Course aim

To provide students with a comprehensive theoretical understanding of essential concepts that are crucial for operating transport category jet aircraft effectively in AERO 3021 (Large Aircraft Operations_Part 1) and AERO 3020 (Large Aircraft Operations_Part 2).

Having a deeper understanding and appreciation of topics such as large aircraft performance and loading, large aircraft systems and meteorology, students will gain insights into the factors influencing aircraft capabilities and performance as well as having a thorough understanding of certain complex systems to ensure safe and efficient flight operations. Furthermore, the examination of human factors emphasises the importance of non-technical skills such as Crew Resource Management (CRM), communication, situational awareness and decision making. Overall, the aim of AERO 2063 is to prepare students with the required knowledge and understanding for AERO 3021 and AERO 3020.

Course content

• Navigational charts and Standard Operating Procedures
• Large aircraft performance and loading
• Large aircraft systems
• Meteorology
• Human Factors
• Normal and non-normal operations

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
AERO 2064	Commercial Pilot Theory

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	3 hours x 10 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.