South Metropolitan TAFE - Aviation

Australia · CASA Part 61 (qualification pathway); RTO

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South Metropolitan TAFE is a Western Australian government vocational training provider whose aviation programs train commercial aeroplane and helicopter pilots. Its pilot studies are based at the Jandakot Airport campus in Perth.

South Metropolitan TAFE has delivered pilot training in Perth for more than 40 years from its AeroSpace Training Centre at Jandakot Airport, which includes a hangar on Compass Road, an annex on Eagle Drive and a 1,500 square metre hangar housing training aircraft and the college's own Boeing 737. It offers the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter), which blend theory with hands-on flying under CASA Part 61 regulations, as well as a Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management). Students train under industry-connected lecturers at the working Jandakot airport campus.

School facts

Country	Australia
Region	Western Australia
Base airport	Jandakot Airport (YPJT), Perth
Regulator	CASA Part 61 (qualification pathway); RTO
Courses	AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (CPL-A) AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (CPL-Helicopter) Cabin crew Aircraft maintenance
Fleet	Light piston aeroplanes; static Boeing 737 trainer, fixed-wing and rotorcraft static trainers, flight simulator
Website	southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au

Key facts

Western Australian government vocational training provider
Pilot studies based at the Jandakot Airport campus in Perth
Has delivered pilot training in Perth for more than 40 years
Offers Diploma of Aviation CPL (Aeroplane), CPL (Helicopter) and Aviation Management
Training meets CASA Part 61 regulations; campus houses a Boeing 737 and a 1,500 sqm hangar

Frequently asked questions

Where is South Metropolitan TAFE's aviation program?

It is based at the Jandakot Airport campus in Perth, Western Australia.

What pilot courses are offered?

It offers Diploma of Aviation programs for Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) and (Helicopter), plus a Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management).

How long has it trained pilots?

South Metropolitan TAFE has delivered pilot training in Perth for more than 40 years.

Is the training CASA-regulated?

Yes. Its commercial pilot diplomas meet CASA Part 61 regulations, delivered at the working Jandakot airport campus.

Sources

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