StudyCommercial pilot
Designed to provide you with all technical and non-technical skills.
- Leads to Commercial Pilot Licence via CASA
- Covers flight planning, law, radio communications
- Offered through multiple approved training providers
Discover the best pathway for you
Choose your pathway
Every aviation career follows a journey
Whatever your starting point, the path to a regulated aviation role moves through the same five stages. Aviation Australia supports each one.
Stage 1
Discover
Explore career options
Stage 2
Choose pathway
Pick a course or exam
Stage 3
Train
Theory and practical
Stage 4
Qualify
Licence or qualification
Stage 5
Career
Industry role
Explore different journeys
Starting your aviation career
Every aviation career starts somewhere, and this pathway is built for exactly that. Whether you’re finishing school, exploring your options, or simply know you want to work in aviation but aren’t sure where to begin, this is your starting point.
You don’t need prior experience or industry knowledge, just the drive to learn. From here, you’ll discover the different roles aviation has to offer, from cabin crew to piloting, find the course that sets you on the right track. Your journey starts with choosing a direction, and we’ll help you find the one that fits.
Advancing your skills
Your aviation career doesn’t stop at your first role, and this pathway is built for what comes next. Whether you’re looking to move into a new area, step up into a more senior position, or add new skills to what you already bring, this is where that next move starts.
You’ve already got the foundation, now it’s about building on it. From here, you’ll explore the specialised courses and career paths available across aviation. Your next step starts with choosing a direction, and we’ll help you find the one that fits.
Changing careers
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Explore the aviation careers our graduates move into
All four pathways lead into one of these career streams. Most students choose their stream during training based on what they enjoy.
Explore all careersStudy
StudyMaintenance engineer
Learning about the technology behind the aircraft systems and fixing them makes for a fascinating and rewarding career.
- Multiple pathways from career starter to advanced
- Covers Australian and EASA international certifications
- Leads to globally recognised licensed roles
StudyCabin crew
- 3-week Cabin Crew Essential Course, Brisbane based
- Includes first aid, RSA, customer service certifications
- Builds airline recruitment, safety, and inflight skills
StudyRemote pilot
- Multiple drone courses, from RePL to Certificate III
- Trained over 1,000 remote pilots, Australia-wide
- High demand across mining, agriculture, construction sectors
Frequently asked questions
How long does the course take?
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What are the entry requirements?
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Is the qualification nationally recognised?
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Can I study part time?
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