Commercial Pilot Licence

Introduction

Course Codes: AVI50222 Diploma Of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane) | CRICOS Course Code: 109211F

The Commercial Pilot Licence Diploma programme provides beginners with a fully integrated course of both theory and practical aviation training. Students who undertake this integrated training course are eligible to apply for a Commercial Pilot Licence with a reduced minimum total of 150 hours flight time (which includes 73 hours general flight time as Pilot In Command, 20 hours of cross country as Pilot In Command and 10 hours of instrument flight time.

Students must be minimum of 18 years of age to hold Commercial Pilot Licence.

Details

Course Outcomes:

All course outcomes are Australian nationally recognised qualifications registered with and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

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

Course Duration: 46 weeks Full Time

Course delivery:  All training is conducted face to face at Air Gold Coast Campus.

Course Intakes:

13January 2026 | 14 April 2026 | 14  July 2026 | 13 October 2026

 

Training Aircraft: Cessna 152, Cessna 172 and Cessna 172RG

Course Structure:

Phase 1: Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) - 11 weeks
Phase 2: Private Pilot Licence (PPL) - 12 weeks
Phase 3: Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) - 23 weeks

Enrolment Details - International Students

Entry Criteria:

• 18 years of age
• Completed year 12 or equivalent
• Solid upper intermediate English (minimum Academic IELTS 6.0)
• Eligible for a Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Eligible for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Eligible for an Aviation Reference Number (ARN)

• Tuition Fees (International Students)
• Estimated Tuition Fee: AU$110,135.00*
• Estimated Non-Tuition Fee: AU$4,500.00* Please refer to the Air Gold Coast International Student Course Guide for details.
• Total Estimated Tuition Fees: AU$114,635 (International Student Tuition Fee)
• *Fees are subject to change. CASA-related fees, textbooks, and equipment not included. Full details, terms and conditions provided in writing upon successful application. Expenses related to flying within the program are GST-exempt. Second and subsequent attempts for exams and flight tests, remedial ground and flight training are an additional student expense.  They are charged at the CPL course aircraft/ instructor hourly rate
• Payment Options: International students may pay in instalments. Please refer to Air Gold Coast International Student Course Guide for details.

AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications
AVIF0026Implement aviation risk management processes
AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies
AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations
AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo
AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations
AVIH0010 Plan a flight under visual flight rules
AVIH0014 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules
AVILIC003 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane
AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions
AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems
AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace
AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace
AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes
AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome
AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
AVIY0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations
AVIY0083 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures
AVIY0047 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations
AVIY0054 Control aeroplane on the ground
AVIY0055 Take off aeroplane
AVIY0056 Control aeroplane in normal flight
AVIY0057 Land aeroplane
AVIY0058 Manage aircraft fuel
AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night
AVIZ0006 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight