Certificate III in Aviation (REMOTE PILOT) AVI30419
This qualification prepares you for a role as a licenced drone pilot and will provide you with the skills, knowledge and licences to operate commercially. This could be for your own business, working for a company or working for one of many government departments that are utilising drones.
The course is also an excellent entry point into the aviation industry as you will be learning the same subjects that pilots of manned aircraft in airlines and the military learn.
The course is a mix of theory and practical flying to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to be employed as a drone pilot in a full time or part time role.
Upon successful completion of the entry level course Certificate III in Aviation (REMOTE PILOT) AVI30419, there are a number of career pathways from this qualification including photography / cinematography, public safety and emergency services, aerial surveying, mining and resource sectors, Federal, State and Local Government agencies and specialist civil and military roles.
This qualification is for candidates new to aviation and remote piloting. It will require a mix of practical and theoretical skills to be able to meet the requirements. Students need to be self disciplined and be able to follow instructions.
Further details regarding this program are outlined in the
Certificate III Aviation (Remote Pilot) AVI30419 information sheet (PDF, 3.78MB).
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Course not available in 2025