Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 1
Overview
To provide students with the required aviation theoretical knowledge in the areas of Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems and Human Factors for the Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) as detailed in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS).
Requisites
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AVT20003 Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2
02-November-2025
01-November-2026
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Explain the aerodynamic, engineering and human factors that affects flying operations at the Air Transport Pilot Level
- Describe the operational limitations of both aircraft and human beings at the Air Transport Pilot Level
- Apply an understanding of the unit content sufficient to pass the CASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Theory Examinations for Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems and Human Factors
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus Lecture |
9.00 | 12 weeks | 108 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
3.50 | 12 weeks | 42 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems Test | Individual | 5-20% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA ATPL Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems (AASA) Examination | Individual | 20-50% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA ATPL Human Factors (AHUF) Examination | Individual | 20-50% | 1,2,3 |
| Human Factors Test | Individual | 5-20% | 1,2,3 |
Hurdle
To pass this unit and achieve all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must:
(i) sit in all the assessments;
(ii) pass all the CASA exams, and
(iii) attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled classes.
Content
This unit of study satisfies the theoretical knowledge requirements specified in the CASA Part 61 MOS for two of the seven subjects required for the award of an Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) by CASA. It consists of the following areas of aviation theoretical knowledge:
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Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems; and
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Human Factors (including Threat & Error Management)
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.