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Courses for future commercial pilots

Swinburne University 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 General Flying Services to provide flying training to the highest airline standards in new Cessna glass cockpit aircraft.
General Flying Services 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, General Flying Services and QANTAS are now working together to 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.

  • Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Flying Operations)
    This course provides an opportunity for students to gain a qualification that would enhance their selection prospects for entry into commercial aviation.
    This 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, recognising the needs of both the organisation and the customer, the student is made industry-aware by more general studies of the working environment.

  • Advanced Diploma of Technology (Aviation)
    This two year course enables students to seek a career in the aviation industry as commercial pilots with major and regional airlines. Students have the option to undertake one of three elective streams which include the Command Instrument Rating stream, the Flight Instructor Rating stream or the Bridging stream (which provides an additional theory component and is for students wishing to articulate into the Swinburne Bachelor of Technology (Aviation).

  • Bachelor of Aviation
    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 undertake the flying training necessary to achieve a Commercial Pilot Licencea nd 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.

  • Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Business
    This four year program integrates the key elements of the Bachelor of Aviation with Swinburne's Bachelor of Business. During the business studies students undertake a management major and a choice of minor studies.
    The program is well suited to a student wishing to undertake extensive business 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 Business/Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting)

    From 2009 students undertaking the Bachelor of Aviation or Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Business 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: www.goingtouni.gov.au
    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 Business.

  • Cadet Pilot Training
    QANTAS, General Flying Services and Swinburne are now working together to deliver the Qantas Cadet Pilot Program.
    For Phase One of the Cadet Pilot Program, Swinburne provides two degree course options.

  • Qantas/Swinburne Associate Degree of Aviation
    The Qantas/Swinburne Associate Degree is a two year program delivered in accelerated format over 18 months. It has been designed to suit a Cadet Pilot Program and incorporates the Qantas Phase One Flight Training with some academic studies in Aviation Human Factors and Air Transportation Management.

    This program is a Full Fee Paying course however students may be eligible for financial assistance.
    For more information please see the Qantas Cadet Pilot Website

  • Qantas/Swinburne Bachelor of Aviation/Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting)
    The Qantas/Swinburne combined Bachelor of Aviation / Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) is a three year program incorporating the Qantas Phase One Flight Training and academic studies in Aviation Human Factors, Air Transportation Management and Aviation Technology. Graduates from this program will have, in addition to their flying qualifications, a broader Aviation education that will prepare them for possible future management roles within the aviation industry.

    Cadets enrolled in this program will be enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place in the Bachelor of Aviation and a full fee place in the graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting).

    The flying component is undertaken by enrolment as a Full Fee student in the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) (subject to accreditation). From 2009 eligible cadets undertaking the Qantas/Swinburne combined Bachelor/Graduate Certificate option will be able to access Commonwealth assistance for fees for both the academic units of study and flight training.