Become a helicopter pilot today! Take off into an aviation career with Airwork's nationally recognised courses.
This course is designed for students with little or no prior flying experience. It provides an intensive 26-week program that includes both theory and real-world flying. Learn about aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, radio communications, and operating in controlled and non-controlled airspace.
This nationally recognised qualification will equip you with the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required to obtain a commercial helicopter licence in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian operating standards.
As a qualified pilot, you can work in various areas, including tourism, charter, search and rescue, rural mustering, police, fire bombing, aerial agriculture, emergency services operations.
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Airwork Aviation
RTO 30839 | CRICOS 02392G
VET STUDENT LOANS APPROVED PROVIDER
Dreaming of a career as a helicopter pilot?
AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation
(Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter)
Don't miss out - 2025 course intakes filling fast!
VET Student Loans approved provider
Instructors with real-world experience
Safe and encouraging environment
Large fleet of maintained training aircraft
Support through every step of your aviation journey
Course Starts
- 7th July 2025
- 22nd September 2025
Duration
- 26 weeks full-time
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00am - 4:00pm
Course Location
- Beautiful scenic
Caboolture, QLD
Career Outcomes
- Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Airwork Aviation is located in Caboolture, just 50km north from Brisbane, and is easily accessed by a 40–50-minute drive or 1 hour train trip from the city centre. It is an ideal location to experience a number of different terrains including coastline, open water, cityscapes and mountains. Caboolture Airfield is located outside of controlled airspace, so there are fewer disruptions and delays to your initial training. As you gain more flying experience, we are close enough to Brisbane’s busy and controlled airspace that you can be exposed to real-world flying situations. Airwork Aviation also has an Archerfield base that can be used for courses.
Learn to fly over the beautiful scenic coast just 50km from Brisbane
Take off with Airwork Aviation
(Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter)
Your training is delivered by Airwork Aviation at Caboolture Airfield (RTO 30839). The program delivers 16 Units of Competency.
It includes practical flight training in our Robinson R22 or Bell 47G helicopters.
Once you successfully pass your Commercial pilot licence, you will receive:
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Low-Level Rating
Why choose Airwork Aviation?
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Caboolture Airfield & Main Office
5/19 Lear Jet Drive
Caboolture QLD 4510
Archerfield Airfield
219a Qantas Ave
Archerfield QLD 4108
Start your journey to becoming a commercial helicopter pilot today by downloading a free information pack, and a friendly member of the Airwork team will be in touch to discuss how you can take to the skies.
Meticulously Maintained Fleet of Aircraft
With us, you're in safe hands. We maintain our own fleet of top-of-the-line aircraft with our team of experienced aircraft engineers. As a student, you can talk directly to our engineers and ask any questions.
Decades of Real-World Flying Experience
Our team of 30 experienced flight instructors, aircraft engineers and mechanics have been proudly mentoring aspiring and qualified pilots across Australia since 1986.
Top-of-the-Line Aircraft & Modern Avionics
Our Caboolture flight training facility is home to the best aircraft suited for pilots of all skill levels. Learn to fly in our modern fleet of top-of-the-line aircraft.
Try Being Pilot for a Day
Not sure if a career in aviation is right for you? Ask us about our 30-60 minute trial instructional flights (TIF), where you can experience what it's like to pilot a helicopter of aeroplane before joining our flight school.
Course Price: $87,600.00
Download our info pack to see if you are eligible for support via the VET Student Loan program.
Ready to take to the skies?
Airwork Helicopters (RTO 30839) provides an essential training framework that will enable you to fly a commercial aircraft in Australia. Decades of experience means we have built a reputation within the aviation industry of providing high quality flight training. Our Caboolture flight training facility offers top-of-the-line aircraft and modern avionics.
"As a female pursuing a career in aviation, enrolling in the Diploma of aviation at Airwork was a life changing decision. From the very start, the course provided an inclusive and empowering environment, which made a significant difference in the learning experience. The classroom theory covered all essential content for the CPL exams, combined with hands-on training that allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone, especially woman considering a path in aviation; it truly prepares you for the challenges and opportunities ahead."
Gigi
"All the theory helps when you get to the practical part of actually flying the helicopter. That first flight is exhilarating but because you know your stuff, and the instructor is guiding you, it’s an amazing and exciting experience."
Tyrone F.