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2026/2027 Course Dates

Most courses through Townsville Helicopters are structured to start with the required theory components.

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.

Theory classes are only available to students who are also undertaking flight training through Townsville Helicopters.

Commercial Pilot Licence Dates

2026 intakes:

28th September 2026

2027 intakes:

11th January 2027
12th April 2027
5th July 2027
27th September 2027

The CPL theory course runs for 13 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 all individual 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 2026 courses:

28th September 2026

Proposed 2027 courses:

11th January 2027
12th April 2027
5th July 2027
27th September 2027

*these intakes haven't been advertised/released by TAFE Queensland yet, but are planned for these dates. You can still register your interest in 2027 intakes.

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.

Next course date:

1st September 2026

Looking for a later start date? Let us know your availability here so we can set up new dates!

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.

Theory classes are only available to flight training students.

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]