Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LBAF

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 37,800 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2022

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.0]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
095900M

Aim

This program prepares students for their future as an airline pilot overseas. Students will gain a strong professional background in the aviation industry, its environment, its regulatory structure, and critical skill sets (including safety, human factors, and communication). They will also receive a solid foundation of pilot ground theory, including aerodynamics, aeromedical factors, navigation, air law, and other basic technical knowledge components.

Content & Structure

This degree requires completion of courses totalling 108 units. In first year, students undertake general studies in aviation including an introduction to human factors and safety management systems, as well as courses that contain fundamental ground theory required as preparation for CASA Commercial Pilot Licence theory examinations. Students who opt for the flight training will take a 9 unit flight course during their second semester, which will allow them to gain approximately 15-20 hours of logged flight with an instructor from the flight training provider.

In second year, students undertake more advanced and theoretical studies covering a range of important areas including meteorology, law, and human factors. In addition, they study courses in communication and are given an introduction to aviation management. 

In the final year of the program, students undertake an aviation related project and further receive aeronautical knowledge at the airline transport pilot level. Students are also able to select electives throughout the program from the Aviation Management specialisation and other aviation related electives.


What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Flight Training Theory 1 AERO 1021 4.5
Aviation Physics 1 AERO 1011 4.5
Introduction to Aviation AERO 1022 4.5
Aviation Practice AERO 1020 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6)
Commercial Pilot Theory AERO 2064 13.5 Note(s): 6
Professional and Technical Communication COMM 1065 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 7)
Flight Experience AERO 1026 9 Note(s): 3,5 Rule(s): 1
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Communications and Research Methods AERO 3013 4.5
Aviation Physics 2 AERO 1027 4.5
Aviation Law AERO 1014 4.5
University Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 6)
Introduction to Aviation Management AERO 1024 4.5
Introduction to Aviation Safety AERO 1025 4.5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Advanced Pilot Theory 1 AERO 2062 9
Risk and Safety Management Systems AERO 3016 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 6)
Advanced Pilot Theory 2 AERO 2063 4.5
Large Aircraft Flight Operations AERO 3020 4.5
Aviation Project AERO 3012 4.5
Airline Operations Management AERO 2058 4.5