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2025 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 CPL(H) courses:

7th April 2025
7th July 2025
29th September 2025

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

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.

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

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

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

Upcoming 2025 courses:

7th April 2025
7th July 2025*
29th September 2025*

*not advertised yet, TAFE will advise when enrolments are open for these intakes

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

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 dates are:

30th June 2025 (Townsville)

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.

Private 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]

CPL Subject Dates

2025 - January CPL Subject Dates

07 - 10 January	Human Factors
13 - 23 January	Aerodynamics
27 - 31 January	Aircraft General Knowledge
03 - 13 February	Meteorology
17 - 27 February	Navigation
03 - 13 March	Operations & Performance
17 - 27 March	Air Law

2025 - April CPL Subject Dates

08 - 11 April	Human Factors
14 - 25 April	Aerodynamics
28 Apr - 2 May	Aircraft General Knowledge
05 - 15 May	Meteorology
19 - 29 May	Navigation
02 - 12 June	Operations & Performance
16 - 26 June	Air Law

2025 - July CPL Subject Dates

08 - 11 July	Human Factors
14 - 24 July	Aerodynamics
28 Jul - 1 Aug	Aircraft General Knowledge
04 - 14 August	Meteorology
18 - 28 August	Navigation
01 - 11 September	Operations & Performance
15 - 25 September	Air Law

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