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Remote Pilot Training Courses

Do you want to be a part of an industry that’s rapidly evolving and offers new and exciting opportunities? More and more businesses are identifying that drones can improve their operations and increase commercial opportunities, enabling them to capitalise on the growing demand for remote pilot capabilities.

The drone industry is growing and developing rapidly and there are now significant career opportunities awaiting those with a remote pilot licence. As a leading provider of flight training and drone courses, Aviation Australia recognises that drones and associated technologies present a wealth of opportunities for individuals and businesses across a wide range of industries, including real estate, infrastructure and entertainment.

Aviation Australia has delivered certified remote pilot training in partnership with our training division Remote Aviation (CASA.ReOC.1006 training approval) to over a thousand remote pilots across Australia. We have developed courses that directly correlate to skills needed in the industry including filming, surveying, inspection, research and agriculture applications. We have assisted a wide range of businesses and departments with gaining their operational approvals and structuring their remotely piloted aircraft policy and procedures.

Discover the options to suit you:

Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) – AVI30419

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

AUD $3,950*

Duration:
  • Online – 80 hours
  • Theory – 3 days
  • Practical – 4 days
Location:

Brisbane

The Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) AVI30419 provides you with important training to legally operate a remotely piloted aircraft. It will also allow you to fly without many of the weight or operating restrictions applied to recreational users.

*Funding is available for this qualification for eligible applicants. Co-Contribution Fees are required to be charged under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program.

RePL – Remote Pilot Licence Course

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:
  • Brisbane: AUD $1,600+GST
  • All other capital cities: $1,750+GST

We offer group discounts if there are four or more participants and can conduct training on location. Contact us for a negotiated rate.

Duration:
  • 2 Days Flexible Online Theory
  • 2 Days Face to Face Practical/Assessment
Location:

Australia-wide

Our Remote Pilot Course has been designed in line with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority RePL manual of standards which governs RPA/UAV knowledge and flight standards across Australia.

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Business Consulting

We have assisted hundreds of businesses across Australia helping them to implement and expand their RPAS capabilities. Our training can be customised to your individual requirements providing consulting for:

  • Policy & procedures,
  • ReOC preparation,
  • Contextualized RePL training,
  • RPAS type & weight category upgrades and
  • AVCRM flight planning and risk management software.

Our training options are flexible and conducted at a location convenient for your staff.

To learn more or request a custom quote email [email protected]

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Training in Schools

Aviation Australia is approved by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training as a Skills Assure Supplier to deliver the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) AVI30419 through the VET in Schools (VETiS) program.

Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) is funded by the VET investment budget and is fee-free for eligible students.

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Careers

The drone industry is still quite new but rapidly evolving.

Thanks to ongoing technological advances drones are finding their way into many industries such as Oil & Gas, Construction and Mining.  These industries are using drones for services such as:

  • Inspection
  • Monitoring
  • Filming
  • Design & Engineering
  • Asset Inspection
  • Aerial mapping
  • Agriculture
  • Disaster management
  • Commercial photography

Unmanned aircraft will continue to replace manned aircraft for many tasks due to their efficiency and reduced operating expenses, the opportunities are endless in this exciting industry.