CQUniversity (Central Queensland University) - Aviation

Australia · CASA (flight training via approved operators); university degree progr

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CQUniversity (Central Queensland University) offers accredited aviation degrees in Australia, including the Bachelor of Aviation and the Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot). The commercial pilot pathway combines university theory with hands-on flight training toward a Commercial Pilot Licence.

CQUniversity is an Australian public university whose aviation programs blend academic study with CASA-regulated flight training delivered through partner flying schools. The Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) integrates the university's aviation theory with around 200 hours of flight time leading to a Commercial Pilot Licence with a Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating. CQUniversity established commercial pilot training in Bundaberg in partnership with the Australian Flight Academy (AFA) at Bundaberg Regional Airport. The university also offers non-flying aviation degrees for management and industry careers.

School facts

Country	Australia
Region	Queensland
Base airport	Bundaberg Airport (flight training); Rockhampton academic
Regulator	CASA (flight training via approved operators); university degree program
Courses	Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) Graduate Diploma of Aviation CPL IR (MECIR) MCC
Fleet	delivered via partner operators; ~207 hrs flight + 20 hrs simulator in program
Partnerships	Aviation Australia (MCC provider)
Website	cqu.edu.au

Key facts

Australian public university offering Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot)
Commercial pilot pathway includes around 200 hours of flight training to CPL with Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating
Flight training partner: Australian Flight Academy (AFA) at Bundaberg Regional Airport
Flight training conducted under CASA regulation
Also offers non-flying aviation degrees for management careers

Frequently asked questions

What aviation degrees does CQUniversity offer?

It offers the Bachelor of Aviation and the Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot), plus aviation management pathways.

Where is the flight training delivered?

Flight training for the commercial pilot degree is delivered by the Australian Flight Academy (AFA) at Bundaberg Regional Airport.

What licence does the commercial pilot degree lead to?

It leads to a Commercial Pilot Licence with a Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating, including around 200 hours of flight time.

Is CQUniversity aviation CASA-regulated?

Yes. The flight training component is delivered under CASA regulation through its partner flying school.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.