Upcoming 2025 courses:
- 29th September 2025 (Townsville)
A full timetable of upcoming Commercial Theory subjects dates is listed below.
2026 intakes:
- 12th January 2026 (Cairns and Townsville)
- 13th April 2026 (Townsville)
- 6th July 2026 (Cairns and Townsville)
- 28th September 2026 (Townsville)
The CPL theory course runs for 12 weeks, 0730 - 1430 Monday to Friday. Subject dates below include exam days. Classes are run as normal on most public holidays. Please note that exams may be scheduled on a weekend.
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AVI50222 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275).
Upcoming 2025 courses:
- 29th September 2025 (Townsville)
Upcoming 2026 courses:
- 12th January 2026 (Cairns and Townsville)
Proposed start dates for remaining 2026 intakes are:
- 13th April 2026* (Townsville)
- 6th July 2026* (Cairns and Townsville)
- 28th September 2026* (Townsville)
*These dates are for planning purposes only - TAFE Queensland have not advertised/released these intakes yet.
Visit the TAFE Queensland website for course information and entry requirements. You can also start an enrolment from here.
National Aviation Academy provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) who will award this qualification/statement of attainment.
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Training is available for all intakes from our main base in Townsville, and from our Cairns based for FNQ-based students.
2025 courses (courses start with IREX theory):
- 15th September 2025
- 10th November 2025
2026 courses (courses start with IREX theory):
- 19th January 2026
- remaining 2026 intakes TBC - dates coming soon
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The AVI50519 - Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland. National Aviation Academy provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment.
Diploma of Aviation & MEIR courses are run concurrently with the same start dates. Training is available from our main base in Townsville, or from our Cairns base for FNQ-based students.
2025 courses (courses start with IREX theory):
- 15th September 2025
- 10th November 2025
2026 start dates TBC - coming soon
Visit the TAFE Queensland website for course information and entry requirements.
We run an intensive 3 week full time (Mon-Fri) theory course covering the 7 subjects that make up the PPL theory exam.
Our next course dates are:
- 5th January 2026 - Special school holiday course (15-18 y/o)
- 27th January 2026
Please register your interest early, as we require min numbers to proceed with an intake.
Looking for a course later in the year? Let us know your availability here.
Please note, for students eager to get in and start flying - you are welcome to come in early and fly before your PPL(A) theory course begins.
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