Courses for future commercial pilots
Swinburne provides a range of vocational and degree courses to prepare students for future careers as a commercial pilot. Swinburne graduates are now flying with major airlines, such as QANTAS, Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Cathay Pacific. Students should consult airlines' pilot recruitment information to confirm qualifications and industry experience required to be considered for employment as flight crew.
All our Aviation courses include flying training to a Commercial Pilot Licence with the ability to include Air Transport Pilot Licence theory, multi engine endorsement, Command Instrument Rating and Instructor Rating. Syllabus hours can be tailored to meet international regulatory and airline recruitment requirements. We operate in partnership with Oxford Aviation Academy to provide flying training to the highest airline standards in new Cessna glass cockpit aircraft. Oxford Aviation Academy is the largest flying training organisation in Australia and is the provider of choice for cadet pilot training for QANTAS and various Asian airlines.
Swinburne, Oxford Aviation Academy and QANTAS deliver the QANTAS Cadet Pilot Program.
Which course is right for you?
For further information about these courses and how to apply, please select the appropriate link below.
This nationally accredited Certificate IV course extends the standard Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) training to provide students with a better appreciation of their machine and a technical understanding of procedures and manoeuvres. In addition, by recognising the needs of both the organisation and the customer, the student is made industry-aware by more general studies of the working environment.
This course is provided in conjunction with Oxford Aviation Academy, a nationally accredited provider. It provides all statutory training for qualification, as well as the preferred options required for employment, as either light charter pilots or flying instructors. When so employed, they may then accrue the further flying experience necessary for entry into the larger airlines.
A two year course that enables students to seek a career in the aviation industry as commercial pilots with major and regional airlines. Students have the option toundertake one of two elective streams which include the Command Instrument Rating stream, or the Flight Instructor Rating stream.
Practical skills training and education processes are weighted equally in the course as there is a need to provide a high level of both flying prowess and the ability to solve problems through the application of methodical and rational thinking. High-quality Commercial Pilot Licence training is combined with educational topics designed to provide an optimum balance across the range of areas required by today's professional pilots.
You will undertake commercial flying training. The course prepares you for the Private Pilots Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) and the Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL).
This program is aimed at the training and education of future professional pilots, in particular those aspiring to leadership as a management pilot in airline flight operations. High quality airline standard flying training is augmented with educational topics designed to provide an optimum balance within the range of areas required by today's professional pilots. Studies in Aviation Human Factors, Air Transportation Management and Aviation Technology are included to attain this objective.
During the three year duration of the course students can undertake the flying training necessary to achieve a Commercial Pilot Licence and a single engine command instrument rating. Additional flying training to suit particular needs, such as Multi Crew Cooperation Course, Multi Engine Gas Turbine Type Rating, and Flight Instructor Rating, is also available.
Eligible students can access Commonwealth assistance for the academic tuition only.
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This four year program integrates the key elements of the Bachelor of Aviation with Swinburne's Bachelor of Commerce. During the commerce studies students undertake a choice of major studies.
The program is well suited to a student wishing to undertake extensive commerce studies in addition to their flying training as well as undertaking a broad degree program in conjunction with the more specialised Aviation program.
Bachelor of Aviation/Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting)
Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce/Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting)
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Aviation or Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Commerce programs will be able to concurrently undertake flying training by enrolling in the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting). Undertaking the optional full fee Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) will enable eligible students to access Commonwealth assistance for the flying training. For information regarding Commonwealth assistance (HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP) eligibility and conditions please access the DEEWR Going to Uni website:
Undertaking the Graduate Certificate will not extend the time to graduation from the Bachelor degree program, given successful academic progress.
The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) encompasses flying training to a Commercial Pilot Licence CPL(A) with a single engine command instrument rating, with elective training covering Multi Crew Cooperation,Multi Engine Gas Turbine Type Rating, and Flight Instructor Rating.
Students who elect to undertake the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) must be concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation or Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Commerce.
Cadet Pilot Training Programs
Qantas Cadet Pilot Program / Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program
Oxford Aviation Academy and Swinburne are now working together to to deliver both the Qantas Cadet Pilot Program and the Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program.
For more information, visit the Swinburne Airline Cadet Training Pages
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Download the information flyer for Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program
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Download the information flyer for Qantas Cadet Pilot Program
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