Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting

Swinburne University of Technology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00111D

The Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting will equip you for a professional career as a commercial pilot.You'll undertake your professional pilot training program, including practical flying training, at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, located at Moorabbin Airport, and obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and Multi-engine Command Instrument Rating (MCIR).You'll also complete a Multi Crew Cooperation and Jet Orientation Course or Flight Instructor Rating, and Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), as well as studies in aviation human factors, aviation management and aviation technology.

Structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Subjects

  • Aviation and piloting

Standard entry requirements

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification OR Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).

Recognition

The Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting is structured to meet the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) (or equivalent ICAO State regulatory body) requirements for Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi Engine Instrument Endorsement and Air Transport Pilot Licence theory examination for aeroplanes, with the option to meet either the requirements of a Flight Instructor rating or Multi Crew Cooperation Course.

Study pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Honours year available.

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