What Can I Do with a Diploma of Aviation

1. WHAT CAN I DO WITH WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DIPLOMA OF AVIATION? A DIPLOMA OF AVIATION? A Diploma of Aviation prepares students for a career as a commercial pilot, but there are many other exciting and rewarding jobs to pursue. 1 INTRO A Diploma of Aviation is a formal qualification to pursue a career as a commercial pilot, and CASA requires a Commercial Pilot Licence. WHAT IS A DIPLOMA OF AVIATION? 2 A Diploma of Aviation will prepare you for a career in aviation, but there are many other possibilities. CAREER PATHWAYS 3 Airline pilots are responsible for ensuring passenger safety and must possess technical flying skills, communication skills, and decision-making skills. 4 AIRLINE PILOT Private pilots require the same skills and traits as commercial pilots, but have a strict set of clients, ranging from politicians to sporting teams. 5 PRIVATE PILOT Charter pilots work for smaller companies offering specific flight experiences or an aircraft and pilot for hire. 6 CHARTER PILOT Agricultural pilots are highly skilled professionals who help grow, cultivate, and transport crops. 7 AGRICULTURAL PILOT A cargo pilot transports goods and freight on behalf of a company, flying a variety of planes depending on the size of the load. 8 CARGO PILOT Become a flight instructor to increase your own flying hours while getting paid, after completing a Diploma of Aviation. 9 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR Flight schools should provide as many career paths as possible upon receiving a Diploma of Aviation. 10 FINAL WORDS learntofly.edu.au