Pilot

Career Starter Courses

Dreaming of a career in the sky? Our pilot courses will put you on the right track from your very first flight.

Train with one of Australia’s leading specialists in pilot training.

 

Your journey starts with a pilot aptitude assessment, a half-day online session that helps you decide if becoming a pilot is the right career for you before you commit to training.

From there, our Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence, Aeroplane) gives you the technical and non-technical skills to earn your CASA Commercial Pilot Licence, with your Skills Recognition (RPL) completed along the way. Once you hold your CPL, the Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) trains you to fly at night, through cloud and in multi-engine aircraft, putting you on the path to an airline career.

Training is available at Archerfield, Gold Coast, Mareeba, Lismore and Moorabbin, and VET Student Loans are available for eligible students.

Steps to becoming a pilot

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) details the most up to date information in the process to become a pilot. Visit the CASA website for full details.

Career Opportunities

Your pilot career can take you across the country or even around the world! With airlines, operators and services all looking for skilled pilots, there’s a growing number of opportunities in the commercial aviation sector, including

  • Airlines
  • Defence
  • Freight and logistics
  • Aeromedical services like the Royal Flying Doctor Service
  • Corporate and charter flying
  • Flight instruction, and many more!

Not sure which direction suits you? The CASA Pilot Career Guide 2021 is a great reference tool that walks you through the many pathways available, from your first lesson to the flight deck.

Discover the course which is right for you

Not sure where to begin? Our team can help you find the right starting point, whether that’s an aptitude assessment to test the waters or jumping straight into your Commercial Pilot Licence training.