Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) - Major in Piloting
This innovative and cutting-edge course provides you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required for a career as a professional pilot.
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Course Overview
Turn your passion for flying into a career with the Piloting major.
Our Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) - Major in Piloting is built for students who dream of taking the controls of a commercial aircraft. You’ll train on real aircraft and advanced simulators, gaining more than 195 flight hours while mastering aerodynamics, aviation law, navigation, and flight safety.
With direct mentoring from industry-experienced instructors and placements with aviation operators, you’ll graduate ready to step into the cockpit as a licensed commercial pilot.
What sets this course apart:
CASA Commercial Pilot Licence
Earn the credentials you need to fly professionally with our Bachelor of Aviation (Flight). Our course provides students with everything they need for a Commercial Pilot Licence and Instrument Rating from CASA, equipping them as professional pilots.
Be "General Aviation" ready when you graduate
Our program prepares ambitious students for success in the professional aviation flight operations industry. You will receive hands-on training and experience in a variety of aircraft and environments tailored specifically towards enabling you to achieve your first job as a professional pilot.
State of the art flight simulator lab
Hone your skills in our dedicated flight simulator laboratory. This gives you a hands on learning experience and is utilised across our theory units to enhance the practicality of the curriculum. This allows you to translate what you learn in lectures into a real world scenario with ease.
Unique blend of theory and practical units
Our course offers a distinct blend of practical flight training and essential theoretical knowledge, providing an unrivalled opportunity to enter the modern aviation industry with confidence. You'll receive intensive instruction in piloting aircraft, as well as gaining expertise in aerodynamics, navigation systems, meteorology, aviation law and more - arming you with the skills needed for success.
What You Will Study
This course comprises 24 units, 20 core units and 4 elective units
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How You Will Learn
This course takes a hands on and industry-led approach to education, providing students with a range of learning modalities throughout the course. Theoretical classes provide a blended learning opportunity where traditional lectures are complemented by dynamic workshops that push students to think reflexively.
Practical flight training occurs in the second semester and continues through the remainder of the course. This practical component is offered through our flight training partner Tristar Aviation located in Moorabbin.
This course is an intensive program and students are expected at least two days on campus and two-three days in Moorabbin for practical training, weather dependent.
Industry Connections & Work Placement Opportunities
At Holmes Institute, our strong industry partnerships give students more than just insights, they open real doors.
In your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement internship unit in the Northern Territory, where you’ll gain first-hand experience with active general aviation (GA) companies.
This immersive placement lets you build valuable flight hours, experience the realities of the GA lifestyle, and develop professional skills that set you apart from the crowd and as a future commercial pilot.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Synthesise technical knowledge, problem-solving techniques, and hands-on skills in traditional and emerging areas of flight operations.
- Validate a coherent understanding and application of the body of knowledge, specified by the regulatory bodies for flight crew.
- Analyse and develop responses, exercising a high-level of professional judgement, to ethical issues in the aviation industry from both national and international perspectives.
- Review the application of theoretical knowledge within the field of Aviation and communicate this effectively, with justification, to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Analyse and evaluate operational situations and problems, related to aviation operations, and devise and apply appropriate solutions to achieve safe, efficient and compliant outcomes.
Career Opportunities
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Graduates of Holmes Institute’s aviation program are equipped with the skills, flight hours, and professional mindset to launch careers across a wide range of aviation pathways. Whether you're aiming for the airlines or looking to build experience in general aviation, charter operations, flight instruction, or aerial surveying, this course sets you up for success. With growing demand for pilots both in Australia and globally, our graduates are ready to meet the industry with confidence, in the cockpit and beyond.
Entry Requirements
To be considered for admission all applicants must:
- Be eligible for admission as defined in student entry requirements below and
- Have lodged an application for admission to Holmes Institute
- Successfully obtained a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Be eligible for Aviation Security ID Card
- Attend interview and complete a skills assessment with Holmes Institute
Academic Requirements:
To be eligible for admission applicants must have:
- Successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (senior high school), a Certificate IV or equivalent; or
- Successfully completed an approved Tertiary Preparation Program, or a Foundation Year program offered by an accredited Institution of Higher Education;
English Requirements:
To be eligible for admission applicants must have:
- Successfully completed studies in English (Language or Mode of Instruction) such as Year 12 at Australian High School or an Australian Diploma or higher qualification; or
- Successfully completed studies at a recognised Australian educational institution at an equivalent study level based on at least a 50% pass rate in a recent semester of study; or
- IELTS Overall 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5;
- CASA also requires a General English Language Proficiency test prior to issuance of a licence. This test will be undertaken prior to initial flight training. Further information can be found here.
Assumed Knowledge
Year 12 - Mathematical Methods or equivalent
Student Testimonials
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I'm most excited about just meeting people, flying the beautiful machines in the air, exploring, flying, testing my capabilities, and just enjoying life in the air.
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I'll be the first pilot in my family and obviously my parents are very supportive and proud of me which is really good. I would want to represent more women in the aviation industry. It was a long process but at the same time I'm glad that I've made the right decision.
Fees
Total Course Fees: $157,950
This includes 195 Hours of Flight Training plus 22.5 Hours of Simulator Training
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP
You may be eligible to apply for a FEE-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of your tuition fees up to the HELP loan limit of $186,544 (2026 indexed rate). This course is eligible for the higher loan limit. Please contact a course advisor to determine your eligibility.
Flight Hours Included
The table below outlines the allocation of flight hours per unit of study:
Materials and other fees information
Students who undertake flight training will incur additional costs, which are detailed in the sections below. Prices are indicative only and are paid to bodies outside of Holmes Institute.
All CASA licence fees and first attempt at all CASA Theory Examinations are included in the course cost.
In some situations, students who require training above the maximum allotted flight hours for their course will be charged for any additional flight hours to achieve the required competencies. Each fee is for one additional hour of flying time. It will only be charged if additional hours above the allocated number of flying hours are required. The number of flight hours allocated to each unit is listed below:
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and are inclusive of GST where applicable. Course availability is subject to minimum numbers. Holmes Institute reserves the right to change course structure, content or fee scales any time without notice.
It is expected that there will be a 4% to 5% increase per year.
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