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    Aviation and Aircraft Maintenance

    3 courses

    Commercial Pilot and Drone Pilot courses

    Fly into blue skies with TAFE NSW's comprehensive training for commercial pilots and drone operators. Launch a rewarding career in the dynamic and eve...

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    • Certificate IIIAviation (Remote Pilot)

      AVI30419-01

      Propel your career to new heights as a commercially licensed drone operator, and develop technical and niche skills that can help you to stand out in any industry. Make your mark in an emerging field and disrupt the status quo with your innovative ideas inspired by a unique point of view.

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    • DiplomaAviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

      AVI50222-01

      Take to the skies with TAFE NSW’s innovative commercial pilot licence diploma course. Learn about air law and aircraft operation through comprehensive practical training, undertaken at a partnered flight school. This course is offered as dual diploma consisting of the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) and the Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating), which are the qualifications required to be a commercial pilot. The total cost for both diplomas is $146,000, with a combined duration of 18 months.

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    • DiplomaAviation (Instrument Rating)

      AVI50519-01

      Give your commercial pilot licence an upgrade and develop the skills you need to operate an aircraft. Take to the skies with confidence in various difficult conditions, carry out instrument approaches and departures as well as en route procedures.

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    Commercial pilot and drone pilot course information

    Let us help you unlock the door to your aviation dreams. We offer various delivery options tailored to your learning preferences and that complement real-world applications. Whether you opt for face-to-face ins...

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    Who is a commercial pilot and drone pilot course good for?

    Do you have foundational understanding of maths and physics, a commitment to completing the challenges of the course and the ability to fly and work at heights? Aspiring aviators with a passion for flight and a...

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    Commercial pilot and drone pilot career paths

    Investing your time and energy into a Commercial Pilot or Drone Pilot course at TAFE NSW provides you with several great career options to choose from:

    • Commercial airline pilot fly large passenger or cargo air...
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    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    How do I enrol?

    At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

    If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

    1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
    2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
    3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
    4. Follow the prompts to complete
    5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

    If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

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