AVI50222 DIPLOMA OF AVIATION
Commercial Pilot Licence
For over one hundred years, the Royal Victorian Aero Club has been a leader in flight training. We offer the latest training technologies and a diverse fleet of aircraft to take you through the key stages of your aviation flight training and prepare you for the next stage of your career.
Turn your love for flight into a high-flying career
For those interested in a career in aviation whether it be as an Airline pilot, Flight Instructor, Charter pilot, or in Agricultural flying operations you’ll need a Commercial Pilot Licence.
Where do you begin?
The AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence–
Aeroplane) is designed for students from ab initio flight training
to Commercial Pilot Licence–Aeroplane. RVAC Aviation Academy
offers a comprehensive Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training
course including both theory and flight instruction. Our CPL course meets the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements and allows you to gain employment with a commercial aviation operation under Visual Flying Rules. You can study with us on a full-time basis and VET Student.
Loans are available through RVAC for eligible students.


What’s involved in a Commercial Pilot Licence?
To obtain a CPL, you must be at least 18 years old and successfully complete an integrated course of training. An Approved Integrated Commercial Pilot Licence Training Course consists of a minimum of 150 hours of commercial flight training and an Integrated Theory component. During the course you will need to study for and complete 7 CPL Theory exams. We conduct CPL Theory courses in-house under CASA approved guidelines. The subjects you’ll learn include:
• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Meteorology
• Human Factors
• Navigation
• Flight Rules and Air Law
• Aerodynamics
• Operations, Performance and Flight Planning
Requirements for the Course
• An Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Class 1 Medical from a Designated Authorised Medical Examiner (DAME)
• Aviation English Language Proficiency (Minimum ICAO level 4) Year 12 or equivalent.
What is an Integrated Course?
‘Integrated’ means an intensive course of training, designed to
ensure that a course participant receives ground theory training
integrated with practical flight training.
The Flying Skills you’ll Develop
The Commercial Pilot Licence course builds on the foundational skills you have acquired from your previous training including:
• Airmanship
• Radio Procedures
• Emergency Procedures
• Practical Application of Theory Knowledge
• Advanced Flight Planning & Navigation
• Operation Command Decision Making
• Advanced Aircraft Handling Techniques
• Passenger Management.
The skills and experience gained during your CPL flight training
and building in-command hours will enable you to offer your
services to an employer as a professional pilot (on successful course completion)

What happens after completion of flight training?
Glad you asked! On completion of your CPL training you will
undertake a flight test with a CASA Approved Testing Officer.
You will then receive a Commercial Pilot Licence and be eligible to apply for jobs in the aviation industry.
The Next Step
To enrol in this course you will need to complete the following:
• Pre-enrolment Skill & Knowledge Assessment
• Flight Simulator Assessment (charge to applicant)
• Interview with RVAC Senior Instructor.
Other learning investment requirements
• Theory Course Textbooks
• Associated charts, maps and equipment.
Ready to begin?
Start your aviation journey with the Royal Victorian Aero Club.