Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations)
Central Queensland University
About
The Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) will prepare you for a career as a professional airline pilot capable of managing a multi crew environment.
In this course you will study the academic and aeronautical knowledge requirements of the Air Transport Pilot Licence and Command Instrument Rating.
In the first year of your study, you will fly solo in the circuit area of the training aerodrome.
You will learn about the physics of aviation, flight planning, navigation, performance, loading and operations pertaining to small general aviation aircraft.
You will calculate basic flight plans and fuel plans.
You will also study meteorological, and navigational factors that affect flying, such as aerodrome forecasts and area forecasts.
You will develop knowledge of planing flights on navigational charts and airspace requirements.
You will also be introduced to the laws that are relevant to aviation.
During your second year, you will learn the aerodynamics, aeronautics, meteorology, navigation, flight planning and loading required by a commercial pilot.
You will learn about the human factors that impact commercial pilots.
Flight planning and navigation both visually and using instruments are also covered.
In your third year, you will build on the knowledge and skills relating to aerodynamics, navigation, meteorology, flight planning and other aeronautical knowledge to bring you to the level required for the Air Transport Pilot Licence.
In addition, you will learn how to manage a multi crew environment and develop and maintain a safety management system.
If you wish to obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence and Command Instrument Rating you will need to complete the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) in addition to the Bachelor of Aviation.
All practical flight training components beyond first solo in the circuit area of your training aerodrome are delivered in the Graduate Diploma.
You will not be eligible for enrolment in the Graduate Diploma until you have successfully completed the first term of the Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations).
Please check the Student Handbook for detailed information regarding the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations).
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 19 | Total credit points: 144 |
After successfully completing Term 1 of Year 1 you will be able to make an appointment to see the Head of Course to determine your suitability to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations).
First Year
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| --> AVAT11002 | Basic Aeronautical Knowledge | --> |
| --> AVAT11003 | Basic Aeronautical Practice | --> |
| --> AVAT11005 | Aviation Physics | --> |
| --> AVAT11006 | Aviation Law | --> |
| --> AVAT11007 | Flight Planning, Performance and Operation (Private Pilot Licence) | --> |
Second Year
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AVAT12006 | Aerodynamics (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12007 | General Aeronautical Knowledge (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12008 | Meteorology (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12009 | Navigation (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12010 | Flight Planning, Performance and Loading (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12011 | Aviation Human Factors (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12012 | Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures | --> |
Third Year
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AVAT13008 | Navigation (Air Transport Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT13009 | Meteorology (Air Transport Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT13010 | Aerodynamics and Aircraft General Knowledge (Air Transport Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT13011 | Aviation Human Factors (Air Transport Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT13012 | Flight Planning, Performance and Loading (Air Transport Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT13013 | Multi Crew Cooperation | --> |
| --> AVAT13014 | Aviation Safety Management Systems | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 17 | SR 65 | ATAR 59.9 |
Entry Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent) or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
Students must be able to hold an Australian Security Identification Card
Health Requirements
Students must be able to hold an Australian Class 1 Aviation Medical
Assumed Knowledge
OP English, Physics and Mathematics.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Use new and existing technology and concepts encountered in the aviation industry in the role of an air transport pilot
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- Demonstrate effective leadership and authority in a multi-crew situation
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- Reflect on the professional and ethical responsibilities of an air transport pilot from a national and international perspective
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- Analyse critically and solve problems encountered in the role of an air transport pilot
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- Operate an aeroplane independently in the circuit area of the training aerodrome
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- Develop and maintain a safety management system.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | --> | ||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | --> |
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