Swinburne’s pilot courses take you from never flying to achieving a commercial pilot licence, and gives you the skills to go on to a professional career.

You’ll fly planes with CAE Melbourne Flight Training School in a busy Airport Setting (at Moorabbin Airport), with access access to a large fleet of glass cockpit equipped aircraft and state-of-the-art simulators.

You’ll graduate from our pilot school with the skills and confidence to fly for commercial airlines. The sky truly is the limit with Swinburnes pilot course.

Check out our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR requirements and more. 

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Explore our labs

Discover Swinburne’s aviation facilities, where ideas take flight in modern, hands-on spaces designed for exploring advanced technologies. Whether you’re a student or a researcher, these innovative spaces provide the tools and resources to simulate, analyse, and drive advancements in aviation, shaping the future of the industry.

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Aviation at Swinburne

Start your Aviation journey

Explore the world of Aviation at Swinburne, discover outstanding facilities, expert lecturers, and a diverse aircraft fleet. Acquire the skills needed to obtain your commercial pilot license, instrument rating, and complete all ATPL subjects. With a supportive community and excellent course structure, Swinburne prepares you for success in aviation.

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  • "Swinburne is the best option for aviation if you want to get your pilot training and a degree. You get all the qualifications required to work for an airline. It's such a cool thing to be 18 years old and able to fly yourself from Melbourne to New South Wales."

    Josh , Bachelor of Aviation

Qantas Aviation Career Enrichment Program (Q-ACE)

We've partnered with Qantas to offer a pilot program that accelerates aviation careers with real industry preparation. 

Students who complete the program and meet minimum direct entry pilot recruitment requirements will be invited to attend a Qantas Group Assessment Centre, subject to operational needs.

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