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Upcoming Course Dates

Most courses through Townsville Flight Training 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 Townsville Flight Training. 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 TFT.

Commercial Pilot Licence Course Start Dates

Upcoming 2022 courses:

Monday, 10th January (induction on Friday 7th)
Monday, 4th April (induction on Friday 1st)
Monday, 4th July (induction on Friday 1st)
Monday, 26th September (induction on Friday 23rd)

A full timetable of 2021 Commercial Theory subjects dates is listed below.

AVI50219 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

The AVI50219 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland. Townsville Flight Training provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment. Visit https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18699/diploma-of-aviation-commercial-pilot-licence-aeroplane for course information and entry requirements.

Diploma of Aviation & CPL courses are run concurrently with the same start dates.

Upcoming 2022 courses:

Monday, 10th January (induction on Friday 7th)
Monday, 4th April (induction on Friday 1st)
Monday, 4th July (induction on Friday 1st)
Monday, 26th September (induction on Friday 23rd)

Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) Course Start Dates

Upcoming 2021 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

Monday, 8th November

Upcoming 2022 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

Monday, 17th January
Monday, 21st March
Monday, 23rd May
Monday 25th July
Monday, 26th September
Monday, 28th November

AVI50519 - Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

The AVI50519 - Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland. Townsville Flight Training provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment. Visit https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18989/diploma-of-aviation-instrument-rating for course information and entry requirements.

Diploma of Aviation & MEIR courses are run concurrently with the same start dates.

Upcoming 2021 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

Monday, 8th November

Upcoming 2022 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

Monday, 17th January
Monday, 21st March
Monday, 23rd May
Monday 25th July
Monday, 26th September
Monday, 28th November

Private Pilot Licence Theory Courses

We run a 3 week full time (Mon-Sat) theory course covering the 7 subjects that make up the PPL theory exam.

Upcoming 2022 courses:

Monday, 7 February 2022
Monday, 13 June 2022
Monday, 5 September 2022

Enquire now to SECURE your spot!

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.

CPL Theory Course Content

The full time theory courses run for 12 weeks, Mon to Fri.

Private tuition is available 7 days a week. Prior bookings are essential and is dependent on availability.

Human Factors & Limitations - 4-5 days
Aerodynamics - 8-10 days
Aircraft General Knowledge - 5-6 days
Meteorology - 8-9 days
Air Law - 8-9 days
Navigation - 8-9 days
Ops Performance & Planning - 8-9 days

2021 Commercial Theory Subject Dates

Subject dates below include exam days. Classes are run as normal on public holidays. Please note that exams may be scheduled on a weekend.

CPL #4 2021 (September intake)

Human Factors	27 Sep - 2 Oct
Aerodynamics	4 - 16 Oct
Aircraft General Knowledge	18 - 25 Oct
Meteorology	26 Oct - 6 Nov
Air Law	8 - 20 Nov
Navigation	22 Nov- 4 Dec
Operations & Performance	6 - 18 Dec

CPL #1 2022 (January intake)

Human Factors	10 - 17 Jan
Aerodynamics	18 - 28 Jan
Aircraft General Knowledge	31 Jan - 7 Feb
Meteorology	8 - 18 Feb
Navigation	21 Feb - 4 Mar
Operations & Performance	7 - 18 Mar
Air Law	21 Mar - 1 Apr

CPL #2 2022 (April intake)

Human Factors	4 - 11 Apr
Aerodynamics	12 - 22 Apr
Aircraft General Knowledge	25 Apr - 2 May
Meteorology	3 - 13 May
Navigation	16 - 27 May
Operations & Performance	30 May - 10 Jun
Air Law	13 - 24 Jun

CPL #3 2022 (July intake)

Human Factors	04 - 11 Jul
Aerodynamics	12 - 22 Jul
Aircraft General Knowledge	25 Jul - 01 Aug
Meteorology	02 - 12 Aug
Navigation	15 - 26 Aug
Operations & Performance	29 Aug - 09 Sep
Air Law	12 - 23 Sep

CPL #4 2022 (September intake)

Human Factors	26 Sep - 03 Oct
Aerodynamics	04 - 14 Oct
Aircraft General Knowledge	17 - 24 Oct
Meteorology	25 Oct - 04 Nov
Navigation	07 - 18 Nov
Operations & Performance	21 Nov - 02 Dec
Air Law	05 - 16 Dec