Duration
47 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency commercial pilot duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations.
Flight crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations.
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as a commercial pilot by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing.
People seeking certification should check these requirements with CASA.
Occupations include:
- Commercial helicopter pilot
- Military helicopter pilot.
Career Outcomes
Helicopter Pilot
Helicopter Pilots fly helicopters for various purposes. They can transport passengers, mail or freight; provide agricultural, aviation or aerial surveillance services; or be involved in emergency rescue operations.
Commercial Pilot
Commercial Pilots operate as pilot in command in single pilot aircraft, or as co-pilot in multi-pilot aircraft carrying passengers or freight. They can get ratings for specialist functions e.g. crop dusting.
CRICOS Details
Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Bankstown Helicopters Pty Ltd in 031505 - Aircraft Operation.
- CRICOS course code: 114060G
- Provider: Bankstown Helicopters Pty Ltd
- Course level: Diploma
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 031505 - Aircraft Operation
- National qualification code: AVI50322
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 47 weeks
- Locations: BANKSTOWN AERODROME, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.