Ready for take off? Become a licensed commercial pilot, with this hands on training and gain the skills and knowledge to become a licensed commercial pilot through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)’s Part 61 Flight crew licensing regulations.
If you're looking for a career as a commercial pilot, this is the qualification for you! Through this qualification, you will gain the skills and knowledge to become a licensed commercial pilot through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)’s Part 61 Flight crew licensing regulations.
You will complete 600 hours of theory and flying time in a range of conditions and times of day to prepare you for a diverse aviation career, through hands on learning and experience as you learn to apply technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport operations including passenger, charter and cargo flights.
You'll also learn how to plan a flight under visual flight rules and regulations, operate aircraft instruments and use aircraft radio communications; as well as how to manage safe flight operations including emergency procedures, manage passengers and cargo, airport departure and arrival procedures, and managing situational awareness as a pilot in command of a commercial aeroplane.
Pilot career stories
In this short video, you'll hear from pilots working with Virgin Australia.
They talk about why they love their job, and what it takes to be have a successful and exciting career as a commercial pilot.
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If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Do you have sky-high ambition to be a commercial pilot?
Make the Perth skies your next office window with the skills and knowledge to become a commercial aircraft pilot. Learn to fly light piston aeroplanes including knowing how to perform in normal and emergency conditions.
Our commercial pilot’s course enables you to reach toward certification as a commercial pilot through Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)’s Part 61 Flight crew licensing regulations. We offer training full time that integrates your theory study at campus with flying time located at Jandakot airport.
You will complete 600 hours of theory and flying time in a range of conditions and times of day to prepare you for a diverse aviation career. Our lecturers work with you to help you traverse a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations; and how to use your autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility for an extensive range of scenarios that you might face in the skies.
Information Sessions
Join us on campus to get all the need-to-know details on studying Pilot Studies at South Metropolitan TAFE. You’ll get a breakdown of the fixed-wing and helicopter pilot studies courses, gain insights into entry requirements, meet the lecturers and get expert tips on career opportunities. We’ll also cover essential financial information so you understand the commitment required to become a pilot.
This info session will include:
- a presentation on South Metropolitan TAFE’s pilot studies courses
- an overview of the essential entry requirements and how to apply for a place in 2025
- complimentary light refreshments.
You can still get in touch by completing the ‘Apply Now’ tab on our website to learn more about what you need to get started and explore our Pilot Studies courses, which combine academic and aeronautical knowledge with the necessary flight training to take your career to new heights.
Dates and times
Thursdays, 10:00am at Jandakot Annexe, 23 Eagle Drive, Jandakot.
- 10, 17, 23 and 31 October
- 7, 14, 21 and 28 November
Please note: If sufficient numbers exist, an evening briefing session from 6:00pm will be available on the first Thursday of each month: 7 November and 3 December.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.