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Airline Transport Pilot (Rotary Wing)

Airline Transport Pilot (Rotary Wing)

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AA23
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Accredited course
Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot
National Code
52738WA
State Code
YK90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2015
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Duration
4 Semesters
Nominal Hours
1460
Accredited Date
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Expiry Date
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Description
Graduates of this qualification;
- Will attain the required specialised knowledge and technical skills through integrated application of learning in preparation to meet the examination requirements of the CASA up to a Commercial Pilot

Licence with specialised knowledge up to International Airline Transport Pilot (for either fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft).
- Will be able to apply the specialised knowledge and skills to execute correct judgments in complex and sometimes unpredictable situations based on broad range of technical, communication and analysis techniques.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot (Rotary Wing), competence must be demonstrated in a total of twenty nine (29) units and modules:
- nine (9) core units of competence and
- seventeen (17) core modules and
- one (1) Mandatory Elective - Flying
and either
- one (1) unit of competence and
- one (1) module from Elective group “Flight Instruction”
OR
- two (2) units of competence from Elective group “Management”.
1. Core Units and Modules
All twenty six (26) units and modules must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW731 AW731 Advanced aerodynamics and airframe systems 40 Module
AW732 AW732 Advanced aircraft power plants and associated systems 40 Module
AW734 AW734 Advanced Navigation 40 Module
35752 35752 Airline Scheduling and Planning 40 Module
AW742 ATPROT605A Commercial Flight Operations - Rotary Wing 35 Module
24175 24175 Describe aircraft engine and systems 40 Module
24171 24171 Establish aeronautical foundations 65 Module
24177 24177 Explain aerodynamic principles 40 Module
AW725 ATPROT601A Flight Assessment Course - Rotary Wing 65 Module
AW733 AW733 Flight rules and air law for airline pilots 40 Module
35751 35751 Global meteorology and climatology 40 Module
D5078 TLID3015A Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
24176 24176 Identify specifics of aviation meteorology 60 Module
24178 24178 Identify visual flight operations legal requirements 70 Module
24172 24172 Investigate aircraft performance, loading and planning 100 Module
WE213 AVIO2014A Manage disruptive and or unlawful behaviour 20 Unit of competency
WB769 AVIF4001B Manage human factors in aircraft flight 20 Unit of competency
AW736 AW736 Manage human factors in an airline environment 40 Module
35749 35749 Modern aircraft structure 40 Module
AW740 ATPROT603A Night Visual Flight Rules and Emergency Recovery - Rotary Wing 30 Module
AW739 ATPROT602A Non-Commercial Operations Basic Navigation - Rotary Wing 45 Module
AW735 AW735 Operation and performance of a regular public transport aircraft 40 Module
35750 35750 Operations of design-specific aircraft 40 Module
24173 24173 Outline air navigation basics 35 Module
WB778 AVIH5016A Plan a flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 40 Unit of competency
AW741 ATPROT604A Preliminary Commercial Flight Operations - Rotary Wing 70 Module
2. Flying Core Unit
Choose one (1) of the following units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW744 ATPROT607A Advanced Commercial Operations - Rotary Wing 35 Module
AW743 ATPROT606A Command Instrument Rating - Rotary Wing 75 Module
3. Management Elective Units
Choose either Management OR Flight Instruction elective.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5145 TLIF4007A Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
D0846 BSBMGT502B Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
4. Flight Instruction Elective Unit
Choose either Management OR Flight Instruction elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW737 AW737 Flight Instruction PMI (Principles and Methods of Instruction) 40 Module
AW745 ATPROT608A Initial Flight Instructor Rating Grade 3 - Rotary Wing 100 Module
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