Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot)
Central Queensland University
About
The Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) will prepare you for a career as a commercial pilot.
In this course, you will gain the aeronautical knowledge and experience required to achieve a Commercial 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 planning 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 should be eligible to apply for your first pilot licence, the Recreational Pilot Licence, and start your navigation training.
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.
Towards the end of the second year, you should be eligible to apply for your Private Pilot Licence and start your Commercial Pilot Licence training.
During your third year, you will complete your Command Instrument Rating training and your Commercial Pilot Licence training and you should be eligible to apply for your Commercial Pilot Licence and Command Instrument Rating.
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 |
The course structure is designed to allow you to complete the degree in two and a half years. You can elect to complete more of your flight training in the third year and finish in three years.
First Year
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| --> AVAT11002 | Basic Aeronautical Knowledge | --> |
| --> AVAT11003 | Basic Aeronautical Practice | --> |
| --> AVAT11007 | Flight Planning, Performance and Operation (Private Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT11005 | Aviation Physics | --> |
| --> AVAT11006 | Aviation Law | --> |
| --> AVAT12013 | Aeronautical Flight Practice 1 | --> |
| --> AVAT12014 | Aeronautical Flight Practice 2 | --> |
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) | --> |
| --> AVAT13015 | Aeronautical Flight Practice 3 | --> |
| --> AVAT12010 | Flight Planning, Performance and Loading (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12011 | Aviation Human Factors (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12012 | Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures | --> |
| --> AVAT13016 | Aeronautical Flight Practice 4 | --> |
| --> AVAT13017 | Advanced Aeronautical Flight Practice 1 | --> |
Third Year
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AVAT13018 | Advanced Aeronautical Flight Practice 2 | --> |
| --> AVAT13019 | Advanced Aeronautical Flight Practice 3 | --> |
Entry requirements
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Entry Requirements
English Requirement
English Test
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5
TOEFL Internet-based Overall score of 75 with no score less than 17
Pearson Test of English Academic Overall score of 54 with no score less than 46
Other requirements
An offer of admission into the course will be conditional on a student passing: a Civil Aviation Safety Authority approved Aviation English Language Proficiency Test; and obtaining a Class 1 Aviation Medical and an Australian Security Identification Card, in Term 1 of the first year. These must be obtained at the student's expense. Please visit the CQUniversity international student webpages for additional information.
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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- Apply new and existing technology and concepts encountered in the aviation industry in the role of a commercial pilot
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- Demonstrate teamwork, leadership and communication skills required of a commercial pilot
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- Evaluate critically, and solve, problems encountered in the role of a commercial pilot
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- Plan and conduct a simulated commercial flight
- 5.
- Operate an aircraft to the level of a commercial pilot with a command instrument rating
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- Reflect critically upon the professional and ethical responsibilities of a commercial pilot in command from a national and international perspective.
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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 | --> | --> | --> | --> |
Institution
