Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) at CQUniversity requires the completion of 19 core units, totalling 144 credits. The program provides a balance of theoretical knowledge, safety awareness, legal frameworks, and extensive hands-on flying practice to prepare graduates for careers as professional commercial pilots. You will begin with foundational subjects such as Introduction to Aviation (AVAT11013), Flight Fundamentals (AVAT11005), Aviation Safety Fundamentals (AVAT11010), and Introduction to Flight Operations (AVAT11012), which establish essential aviation concepts and safety principles. Building on this base, you will study Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theory subjects including Human Factors (AVAT12011), Air Law (AVAT11006), Aerodynamics and Aircraft General Knowledge (AVAT12006), Meteorology (AVAT12008), Navigation (AVAT12009), and Flight Planning (AVAT12010). These units equip you with the technical and regulatory knowledge needed to operate aircraft safely and in compliance with aviation standards.Practical flying skills are progressively developed through structured training in Aeronautical Flight Practice 1–4 (AVAT12013, AVAT12014, AVAT13015, AVAT13016) and Advanced Aeronautical Flight Practice 1–3 (AVAT13017, AVAT13018, AVAT13019), ensuring you achieve the competencies for a Commercial Pilot Licence and Command Instrument Rating. The course also integrates broader industry-focused learning, with units such as Principles and Practice of Aviation Law and Policy (AVAT11009), Advanced Human Factors (AVAT13011), Applied Safety Management Systems (AVAT13014), and Multi Crew Cooperation (AVAT13013), the latter specifically preparing you to work effectively in multi-crew airline environments.The program culminates in the Aviation Capstone Project (AVAT13026), where you consolidate your learning and apply theoretical and practical skills to real-world aviation challenges. By combining rigorous academic study with extensive flight training, the Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) develops the technical expertise, decision-making skills, and professional readiness required for employment as a commercial pilot in both domestic and international aviation sectors.