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2025/2026 Course Dates

Most courses through Townsville Helicopters are structured to start with the required theory components, followed by the flight training.

We offer theory courses covering PPL and CPL syllabus at our dedicated training facility. All study materials/course notes and accessories are available from Townsville Helicopters.

Please note, students may commence flight training at any time. In most cases, students can also start theory outside of the set course start dates.

Commercial Pilot Licence Dates

Upcoming 2025 courses:

29th September 2025

A full timetable of upcoming Commercial Theory subjects dates is listed at the end of this page.

2026 intakes:

12th January 2026
13th April 2026
6th July 2026
28th September 2026

The CPL theory course runs for 12 weeks, 0730 - 1430 Monday to Friday. Subject dates below include exam days. Classes are run as normal on most public holidays. Please note that exams may be scheduled on a weekend.

A full timetable of subjects dates can also be found below.

AVI50322 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

The AVI50322 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275)

Upcoming 2025 courses:

29th September 2025

Upcoming 2026 courses:

12th January 2026

Proposed start dates for remaining 2026 intakes are:

13th April 2026*
6th July 2026*
28th September 2026*

*These 3 dates are for planning purposes only - TAFE Queensland have not advertised/released these intakes yet.

Visit the TAFE Queensland website for course information and entry requirements. You can also start an enrolment from here.

Diploma of Aviation & CPL courses are run concurrently with the same start dates.

Townsville Helicopters provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment on successful completion.

Private Pilot Licence Theory Dates

We run an intensive 3 week full time (Mon-Fri) theory course covering the 7 subjects that make up the PPL theory exam.

Our next course starts on:

5th January 2026

Please register your interest in an intake early, as we require min numbers to proceed with an intake.

Looking for a course later in the year? Let us know your availability here.

Please note, for students eager to get in and start flying - you are welcome to come in early and fly before your PPL (H) theory course begins.

CPL Subject Dates

The last day of each subject is the scheduled exam day.

Please note that for 2026, Air Law is now taught after Meteorology, and Operations & Performance will have an additional week of revision for students who require it.

2025 - September CPL Subject Dates

30 Sep - 03 Oct	Human Factors
06 - 16 October	Aerodynamics
20 - 24 October	Aircraft General Knowledge
27 Oct - 06 Nov	Meteorology
10 - 20 November	Navigation
24 Nov - 04 Dec	Operations & Performance
08 - 18 December	Air Law

2026 - January CPL Subject Dates

12 - 17 January	Human Factors
19 - 30 January	Aerodynamics
02 - 07 February	Aircraft General Knowledge
09 - 20 February	Meteorology
23 Feb - 06 Mar	Air Law
09 - 20 March	Navigation
23 Mar - 03 April	Operations & Performance

2026 - April CPL Subject Dates

13 - 18 April	Human Factors
20 Apr - 01 May	Aerodynamics
04 - 09 May	Aircraft General Knowledge
11 - 22 May	Meteorology
25 May - 06 Jun	Air Law
08 - 19 June	Navigation
22 Jun - 10 Jul	Operations & Performance

2026 - July CPL Subject Dates

06 - 11 July	Human Factors
13 - 24 July	Aerodynamics
27 Jul - 1 Aug	Aircraft General Knowledge
03 - 14 August	Meteorology
17 - 28 August	Air Law
31 Aug - 11 Sep	Navigation
14 Sep - 2nd Oct	Operations & Performance

2026 - September CPL Subject Dates

29 Sep - 03 Oct	Human Factors
05 - 16 October	Aerodynamics
19 - 24 October	Aircraft General Knowledge
26 Oct - 06 Nov	Meteorology
09 - 20 November	Air Law
24 Nov - 04 Dec	Navigation
07 - 18 December	Operations & Performance*

*additional tutoring available after Christmas break if required

One on One Tutoring

We can also offer one-on-one personal theory tuition to students who are self-studying their PPL or CPL theory, or need some extra support outside of class.

If you wish to register your interest in tuition or book a spot in a CPL or PPL theory course, please contact our office on (07) 4772 4998 or by email [email protected]