TAFE NSW - Aviation

Australia · CASA Part 61 (qualification); flight training via CASA-approved partne

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TAFE NSW is the New South Wales government's vocational education provider, whose aviation programs train commercial and drone pilots. Its Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) combines classroom theory with practical flight training delivered through partner flying schools.

TAFE NSW delivers the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane, AVI50222) and related qualifications, often as a dual diploma paired with the Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating). The commercial pilot qualification requires 29 units of competency and the practical flying component is undertaken at partner flight schools such as Basair Aviation College or Airways Aviation. Training is delivered under CASA regulation and prepares graduates for careers as commercial airline pilots, flight instructors, charter and Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots, and ground theory instructors. TAFE NSW also offers drone (remote pilot) and cabin and ground crew courses.

School facts

Country	Australia
Region	New South Wales
Base airport	flight training at partner schools (Bankstown etc.)
Regulator	CASA Part 61 (qualification); flight training via CASA-approved partners
Courses	AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (CPL-A) AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) Drone/remote pilot
Fleet	delivered via partner flight schools
Partnerships	Basair Aviation College Airways Aviation (flight training partners)
Website	tafensw.edu.au

Key facts

Vocational education provider of the New South Wales Government
Delivers Diploma of Aviation (CPL - Aeroplane, AVI50222) and Instrument Rating diploma
Practical flying delivered via partner schools Basair Aviation College and Airways Aviation
Commercial pilot qualification requires 29 units of competency; CASA-regulated
Also offers drone (remote pilot) and cabin and ground crew courses

Frequently asked questions

Does TAFE NSW train commercial pilots?

Yes. It delivers the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) with theory in-house and flying via partner schools.

Who delivers TAFE NSW's flight training?

The practical flying component is undertaken at partner flight schools such as Basair Aviation College or Airways Aviation.

What qualification do you receive?

Students can earn a dual Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating), delivered under CASA regulation.

What careers does the program lead to?

Graduates pursue roles as commercial airline pilots, flight instructors, charter and Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots, and ground theory instructors.

Sources

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