2026 intakes:
- 28th September 2026 (Townsville)
2027 intakes:
- 11th January 2027 (Cairns and Townsville)
- 12th April 2027 (Townsville)
- 5th July 2027 (Cairns and Townsville)
- 27th September 2027 (Townsville)
The CPL theory course runs for 13 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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A full timetable of individual subjects dates is also listed below.
AVI50222 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275).
Upcoming 2026 courses:
- 28th September 2026 (Townsville)
Proposed 2027 courses*:
- 11th January 2027 (Townsville & Cairns)
- 12th April 2027 (Townsville)
- 5th July 2027 (Townsville & Cairns)
- 27th September 2027 (Townsville)
*these intakes haven't been advertised/released by TAFE Queensland yet, but are planned for these dates. You can still register your interest in 2027 intakes.
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.
2026 courses (courses start with IREX theory):
- 14th September 2026
- 9th November 2026 (tbc)
2027 courses (courses start with IREX theory):
- 8th February 2027
- 12th April 2027
- 14th June 2027
- 6th September 2027
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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.
2026 courses (courses start with IREX theory):
Proposed start dates for 2027 intakes are*:
- 8th February 2027
- 12th April 2027
- 14th June 2027
- 6th September 2027
*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.
We run an intensive 3 week full time (Mon-Fri) theory course covering the 7 subjects that make up the PPL theory exam.
Next course date:
- 1st September 2026 (Townsville)
Looking for a later start date, or an class in Cairns? Let us know your availability here to help us set up new intakes!
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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Training is available from our main base in Townsville.
FIR information page under construction - please enquire for course details in the meantime!
Please note that students must complete the PIRC exam prior to enrolment - FIR theory course not available.
2027 courses:
- 10th May 2027
- 2nd August 2027
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