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Study aviation

Discover an exciting career in the Aviation industry that could see you work across diverse areas including: agriculture, mustering, tourism, air transport charter operations, joy flights, corporate charters, border surveillance, emergency services and general aviation.

Under the expert guidance of Townsville Helicopters and National Aviation Academy experienced trainers, you will receive quality training and gain the theoretical and practical skills and knowledge needed to gain your Commercial Pilot Licence, in compliance with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and National Operating Standards.

Lifestyle and training benefits in Townsville include:

• direct access from the hangar to the tarmac
• idyllic weather conditions in a less congested airspace
• a range of aircraft maintained to the highest standard (Beechcraft Baron, Cessna 172/182, R22, R44, AS350)
• onsite engineers manage scheduled maintenance to ensure aircraft availability
• real-life commercial operations in scenic North Queensland locations
• state-of-the-art flight simulator and facilities
• ability to conduct all instrument approaches at the airport
• qualified instructors providing invaluable, on-the-job, industry-relevant training
• 10 minutes from Townsville CBD with free onsite parking

DIPLOMA OF AVIATION (COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE - AEROPLANE) AVI50222
Location: Townsville
Intakes: January, April, July, September
Duration: 39 weeks, full time
Full fee $83,500*
*VET Student Loans available

DIPLOMA OF AVIATION (INSTRUMENT RATING) AVI50519
Location: Townsville
Intakes: January, March, May, July, September, November
Duration: 12 weeks, full time
Full fee $38,475* - $47,935* (depending on aircraft selection)
*VET Student Loans available

DIPLOMA OF AVIATION (COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE - HELICOPTER) AVI50322
Location: Townsville
Intakes: January, April, July, September
Duration: 25 weeks, full time
Full fee $83,740* - $112,175* (depending on aircraft selection)
*VET Student Loans available

*VET Student Loans (VSL) is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible VET students pay their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth through the Australian taxation system. To review your eligibility visit tafeqld.edu.au/vet-student-loans.

Townsville Helicopters and National Aviation Academy (Koolardie Aviation Pty Ltd) provide training and assessment of these accredited qualifications on behalf of TAFE Queensland who will award the qualification upon successful completion.