2024/2025 Course Dates

Most courses through National Aviation Academy are structured to start with any required theory components.

We offer theory courses covering PPL, CPL and IREX syllabus at our dedicated training facility. All study materials/course notes and accessories are available from National Aviation Academy. In most cases, students can also start outside of the set course start dates. Theory courses are only available to students who are also undertaking flight training through NAA.

Please note, students may join NAA at any time, if the theory dates do not suite your schedule please contact us so we can create a personalised study schedule. 

Upcoming 2024 CPL(A) courses:

  • 30th September 2024

Upcoming 2025 CPL(A) courses:

  • 6th January 2025
  • 7th April 2025
  • 7th July 2025
  • 29th September 2025

A full timetable of upcoming Commercial Theory subjects dates is listed below.

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.

The AVI50222 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland. Townsville Flight Training provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment.

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

Upcoming 2025 courses: 

  • 6th January 2025
  • 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.

2025 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

  • 13th January 2025
  • 10th March 2025
  • 12th May 2025
  • 14th July 2025
  • 15th September 2025
  • 10th November 2025

The AVI50519 - Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland. Townsville Flight Training provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment.

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

2025 courses (courses start with IREX theory):

  • 13th January 2025
  • 10th March 2025
  • 12th May 2025
  • 14th July 2025*
  • 15th September 2025*
  • 10th November 2025*

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

Visit the TAFE website for course information and entry requirements.

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 the 3rd February 2025 and enrolments are open now!

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

REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

One on One Tutoring

We also offer "one on one" personal theory tuition outside of class hours.

If you would like more information on our courses, or book a spot in a CPL, PPL or IREX course, please contact our office on (07) 4772 4997 or use our enquiry form.

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CPL Subject Dates

01 Oct - 05 Oct

 Human Factors

07 Oct - 18 Oct

 Aerodynamics

21 Oct - 26 Oct

 Aircraft General Knowledge

28 Oct - 08 Nov

 Meteorology

11 Nov - 22 Nov

 Navigation

25 Nov - 06 Dec

 Operations & Performance

09 Dec - 20 Dec

 Air Law

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

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

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

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