Course Dates | National Aviation Academy (NAA)

2025/2026 Course Dates

Most courses through National Aviation Academy are structured to start with any required theory components.

We offer theory courses covering PPL, CPL and IREX syllabus at our dedicated training facility. All study materials/course notes and accessories are available from National Aviation Academy. In most cases, students can also start outside of the set course start dates. Theory courses are only available to students who are also undertaking flight training through NAA.

Please note, students may join NAA at any time, if the theory dates do not suite your schedule please contact us so we can create a personalised study schedule.

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.

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.

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):

10th November 2025

2026 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

19th January 2026
9th March 2026
11th May 2026
13th July 2026
14th September 2026
9th November 2026

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):

10th November 2025

2026 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

19th January 2026
remaining 2026 start dates TBC

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 starts on:

5th 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.

One on One Tutoring

We also offer "one on one" personal theory tuition outside of class hours.

If you would like more information on our courses, or book a spot in a CPL, PPL or IREX course, please contact our office on (07) 4772 4997 or use our enquiry form.

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CPL Subject Dates

The last day of each subject is the scheduled exam day.

Please note that for 2026, Operations & Performance will have an additional week of revision for students who require it.

30 Sep - 03 Oct	Human Factors
06 - 16 October	Aerodynamics
20 - 24 October	Aircraft General Knowledge
27 Oct - 06 Nov	Meteorology
10 - 20 November	Navigation
24 Nov - 04 Dec	Operations & Performance
08 - 18 December	Air Law

12 - 17 January	Human Factors
19 - 30 January	Aerodynamics
02 - 07 February	Aircraft General Knowledge
09 - 20 February	Meteorology
23 Feb - 06 Mar	Navigation
09 - 20 March	Air Law
23 Mar - 03 April	Operations & Performance

13 - 18 April	Human Factors
20 Apr - 01 May	Aerodynamics
04 - 09 May	Aircraft General Knowledge
11 - 22 May	Meteorology
25 May - 06 Jun	Navigation
08 - 19 June	Air Law
22 Jun - 10 Jul	Operations & Performance

06 - 11 July	Human Factors
13 - 24 July	Aerodynamics
27 Jul - 1 Aug	Aircraft General Knowledge
03 - 14 August	Meteorology
17 - 28 August	Navigation
31 Aug - 11 Sep	Air Law
14 Sep - 2nd Oct	Operations & Performance

29 Sep - 03 Oct	Human Factors
05 - 16 October	Aerodynamics
19 - 24 October	Aircraft General Knowledge
26 Oct - 06 Nov	Meteorology
09 - 20 November	Navigation
24 Nov - 04 Dec	Air Law
07 - 18 December	Operations & Performance*

*additional tutoring available after Christmas break if required

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