CQUniversity Australia is one of Australia's public universities and has many campuses across the country. The Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) program for training commercial pilots is carried out on the Cairns campus in the state of Queensland.

The program combines university education and professional flight training in accordance with CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) standards. When students graduate, they will have completed both a bachelor's degree and the theoretical and practical training required to work as a commercial pilot.

Pilotage Program

Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) is an integrated undergraduate program designed to train professional airline pilots.

During the program, students;

Aerodynamics

Meteorology

Aviation Law

Human Factors

Flight Safety

Navigation

Performance Calculations

CRM (Crew Resource Management)

Aviation Operations




English Preparatory Program (CQUEnglish)

CQUniversity has CQUEnglish Language Centers programs for students whose English level is not sufficient.

Purpose of the Program

The program provides the following information that students will need in their undergraduate education:

Academic reading

Academic writing

Listening

Speaking

Preparation for university courses




 

CQUEnglish (English Preparation) Fees


Program



Duration



Tuition Fee




English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1)



According to the level of the student



A$480 / week




English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2)



According to student's level



A$480 / week




English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP 3)



According to student's level



A$480 / week




Training Fees


Program



Duration



Tuition Fee




Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot)



3 years



A$43.900 / year



CQUEnglish (English Preparatory)



10–50 weeks depending on the student's level



A$480 / week

General application requirements for international students:

High school diploma
Meeting the university's academic admission requirements
Providing proof of English proficiency
Meeting student visa requirements

English Language Requirement


Exam



Minimum Score



IELTS Academic



Overall 6.0 (Each band minimum 5.5)




TOEFL iBT



75 (Each section minimum 17)




PTE Academic



54 (Each section minimum 46)




OET



At least B in all four sections

Cairns is a city distinguished by nature and outdoor activities. In their spare time, students can;

Take part in Great Barrier Reef tours,
Diving and snorkeling,
Explore the rainforests,
Spend on beaches,
Take weekend trips,
Take part in water sports.

Weather conditions suitable for flights throughout the year

High flight suitability except during heavy rain periods

Location close to the international airport

Opportunity to train in controlled and uncontrolled airspaces

Ceaser life and lower living costs compared to big cities