AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) - Murrayfield Aerodrome
Next Course Intake Date: 5th October 2026
Overview
Get Your Commercial Pilots Licence. GET FLYING. START EARNING.
Start your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) journey on 5 October 2026 and take a more time-efficient path towards a career as a professional pilot.
Our Murrayfield CPL program is designed to maximise your time in the air, minimise unnecessary delays and keep training costs as low as possible.
Training is delivered by fully trained, highly skilled Royal Aero Club of WA instructors, bringing extensive aviation experience and a strong focus on developing safe, competent and professional commercial pilots.
YOU’RE CPL IN 54 WEEKS OR LESS
Our aim is simple: get you qualified and ready to enter the aviation industry as efficiently as possible. With the right commitment and successful progression through the course, you could complete your CPL in 54 weeks or less and be ready to start looking for employment as a commercial pilot. That means less time in training and more time working towards working as an industry ready pilot.
Next Course Intake Date: 05 October 2026
Location: Murrayfield Aerodrome (Mandurah Airport)
Course Entry Requirements
For entry into this Diploma course, the following prerequisites must be met:
The minimum age to commence training is 17.
Applicants are required to hold a current CASA Class One Medical Certificate. Click here for more information on how to obtain a Medical.
Applicants are required to hold a current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Click here for more information on how to obtain an ASIC.
Sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment with an Exit Level 3 or greater in the Australian Core Skills Framework.
For international students, an academic IELTS of 6.0 or greater is required (or equivalent as determined by the College).
No previous flying or aviation experience is required. This course assumes the student begins with no aviation knowledge. It is however recommended you conduct a trial flight before committing to the course. A trial flight can be booked here.
Course Content
This course is a full-time integrated training course with a duration of 54 weeks. Integrated training is an intensive program of theory and practical flying designed in a way to complete the training in a condensed period of time.
The training is conducted to a syllabus that satisfies the knowledge and flight test standards specified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for the grant of a Commercial Pilots Licence as well as the units of competency specified by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for the issue of a Diploma of Aviation.
To be awarded the Diploma of Aviation, students will complete the 28 core units of competency and at least 1 elective unit of competency listed as part of the AVI50222 training package found here.
Outcomes
Upon successfully completing the course, you will be awarded the nationally recognised AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and a CASA Commercial Pilot Licence.
A CASA Commercial Pilots Licence will enable you to fly single-engine aircraft in visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. Examples of jobs you can obtain with this qualification include:
Scenic flights
Small Aircraft air transport operations (charter flying)
Survey flying
Fire detection
Some jobs may require additional qualifications such as particular design feature or flight activity endorsements. On completion of this course you will also have the following design features on your licence:
Manual Pitch Propeller Control (MPPC)
Retractable Undercarriage (RU)
Course Structure
This course is split into 4 phases.
Phase 1 (16 weeks)
This phase starts with 6 weeks of Private Pilot Licence (PPL) theory (including your first 3 flight lessons) culminating with you sitting the CASA PPL theory exam. The remaining weeks are focused on completing the flight training required to successfully pass the CASA RPL flight test.
Flying for this phase is generally conducted in a Cessna 172.
Phase 2 (11 weeks)
This phase starts with a week of Private Pilot Licence (PPL) ground preparation and briefing before completing the flight training required to successfully pass the PPL flight test. The remaining 10 weeks are focused on completing the flight training required to successfully pass the CASA PPL flight test and an additional 15 hours of solo consolidation flying.
Flying for this phase is generally conducted in a Cessna 172.
Phase 3 (11 weeks)
This phase starts with 6 weeks of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theory covering 4 of the 7 required CPL subjects. Each subject’s theory delivery takes 5 days, with a study day and exam day scheduled for each subject. The remaining weeks are focused on flight training required to transition onto your CPL training aircraft and solo consolidation flying.
Flying for this phase is generally conducted in the Cessna 182 & 172RG or Grob G115.
Phase 4 (16 weeks)
This phase starts with 6 weeks of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theory covering the remaining 3 of the 7 required CPL subjects in a similar fashion to phase 3. The remaining 10 weeks are focused on completing the flight training required to successfully pass the CASA CPL flight test and make you a competent, industry-ready pilot.
Delivery
This course is currently delivered only on a full-time basis at Murrayfield Aerodrome (Mandurah Airport) with theory sessions at the Jandakot Airport. This course is an intensive Integrated Course that combines ground theory and practical flight training in a structured way and is designed to be completed in a condensed period of time.
Your training will be structured in a way that integrates both theory and flying. The nominal duration of the full-time course is 54 weeks.
The full-time course is fast-paced and will require good attendance and study at home to ensure the outcomes are achieved in the allotted time.
Start Dates
Upcoming start dates are:
05th October 2026
11th January 2027
Application Process
We recommend taking a trial flight before applying.
Complete and submit the application form.
We will contact you to organise an entry assessment based on the start date noted on the form. Entry assessments are conducted around 2-3 months before the course start date and consist of 3 events:
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN). This consists of two computer-based tests (approx. 60 minutes) to assess your basic level of literacy and numeracy.
Entrance Exam. This is an in-house exam that assesses maths, logic and reasoning (approx. 60 minutes) as well as a short answer response assessment to demonstrate sound decision making skills (approx. 30 mins.)
Entrance Interview. An interview with members of the College’s staff.
4. Letters of offer will be sent to successful candidates around 2 months before the course starts.
5. Fee assistance is available for this course.
Places are limited. Terms and conditions apply. Course completion within 54 weeks is dependent on individual student progress, training availability, weather, aircraft availability and meeting all required competency and regulatory standards. VSL eligibility and any gap-free funding arrangement are subject to individual eligibility and funding approval.
If becoming a commercial pilot is your goal, don't spend more time and money than necessary getting there.
Start your CPL at Murray Field on 5 October and take an efficient, professionally supported pathway towards your commercial pilot career.
Contact the Royal Aero Club of WA on 9417 0000 for course information, eligibility and enrolment details.
A Different Flying Environment
One of the biggest differences with the Murrayfield course is where you learn to fly. Murrayfield is a non-controlled aerodrome, providing a quieter and less congested environment for flight training. Aircrafts operate within a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) environment. This provides students with a different operational environment from a busy controlled metropolitan airport, helping students build confidence and practical decision-making skills throughout their training.
With minimal waiting times and less airfield congestion, students can spend more time focused on their training and developing their flying skills.
A quieter environment, more focused training and more time to develop flying skills.
The result is a course that feels less like learning to fly in a busy metropolitan airport and more like learning to fly in a dedicated aviation environment.
Why Train at Murrayfield?
No out-of-pocket expenses
If you are eligible for VSL funding, you may be able to complete the course with no out-of-pocket gap fee, subject to individual eligibility, funding approval and applicable course requirements.
A quieter training environment
Learn to fly away from the congestion of a busy metropolitan airport.
Minimal waiting times
Spend more time focused on your training and less time waiting for opportunities to fly.
Dedicated theory blocks
Complete intensive theory training through the Royal Aero Club of WA before transitioning into practical flight training.
Train in a different fleet and environment, including aircraft such as the Grob.
Full-time training
Immerse yourself in aviation and follow a structured pathway designed to progress you toward your CPL.
The same commercial pilot outcome
Graduate with the AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and CASA Commercial Pilot Licence.
Course Fees
VSL-FUNDED STUDENTS
Course cost is $96,467. If you are eligible for VSL funding, you may be able to complete the course with no out-of-pocket gap fee, subject to individual eligibility, funding approval and applicable course requirements.
The current course fee is estimated at $96,467. This includes:
87.6 hours of dual training
70 hours of solo consolidation
All landing fees
32.5 hours of formal briefing
All RPL, PPL and CPL Theory
The following is not included in the course fees:
Prescribed books
Air Law documents
Navigation equipment
Headset
Class 1 medical
Aviation Security Identification Card
Repeat exam sittings or flights
A VET Student Loan is available for this course for eligible students. Refer to the VET Student Loans section for more information.
Third Party Provider
The Western Australia Aviation College partners with The Royal Aero Club of WA to provide the practical flight training and assessment of this Diploma course. All ground theory is delivered in house by Western Australian Aviation College’s specialist lecturers.
Location
Flight training:
Murrayfield Aerodrome (Mandurah Airport) - Lakes Rd, Nambeelup WA 6207
Theory training:
Jandakot Airport - 16 Eagle Dr, Jandakot WA 6164
Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–5pm
Phone
(08) 9581 6222
Have Any Questions?
Read our FAQ or give us a call on (08) 9581 6222
