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About the course
The Graduate Diploma of Aviation builds the aeronautical experience needed for a career as a commercial pilot under Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing standards. Delivered online, it supports students seeking to strengthen professional aviation knowledge and readiness for the air transport sector. It is a postgraduate qualification focused on aviation practice and industry expectations. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles in the air transportation industry, particularly as commercial pilots where aeronautical experience requirements are needed. Studied alongside CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations), it can broaden employment options across pilot and related aviation roles. With further flight training, opportunities may include flight instructing, tourism aviation and agricultural flying such as mustering and crop spraying. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.
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