Freight Pilot Courses
A Freight Pilot transports goods via aircraft, ensuring timely delivery, conducting safety checks, filing flight plans, and maintaining communication with air traffic control.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Freight Pilot
Get qualified to work as a Freight Pilot with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AVI50222
Estimated fee
From $90,305
Duration
9 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) (AVI50222) is the qualification required for commercial airline pilots and military pilots. The course is recognised by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Defence Forces (ADF), as well as employers and government organisations in Australia and overseas. Competencies include: planning and navigating flights under visual flight rules, maintaining aircraft radio communications, operating aircraft systems and flight inst...
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Estimated fee
From $90,305
Duration
9 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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AVI50322
Estimated fee
From $96,945
Duration
8 months - 12 months
Become a commercial helicopter pilot with the AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter). This nationally recognised qualification allows you to operate a helicopter in Class G environments and controlled airspaces and is recognised by both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Defence Forces (ADF). The course covers: aircraft radio communications, aviation fatigue, threat and error management, aircraft passengers and cargo, aircraft safety procedures, man...
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Estimated fee
From $96,945
Duration
8 months - 12 months
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AVI50519
Estimated fee
From $23,854
Duration
6 weeks - 24 months
Learn to fly using instruments with the AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating). This nationally recognised diploma incorporates your instrument rating for single and multi-engine aeroplanes and helicopters. The course includes ground school, simulator sessions, and individual flying lessons — and you’ll graduate ready to fly in full instrument meteorological conditions (day and night) according to the grade of your pilot’s licence.
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Estimated fee
From $23,854
Duration
6 weeks - 24 months
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AVI60219
Estimated fee
From $19,869
Want to expand your piloting skills to multi-crew flights? The AVI60219 Advanced Diploma of Aviation is the qualification you need to supervise and manage flight operations as pilot in command, and gain your Airline Transport Licence (ATPL). It’s a full-time 12 week course made up of classroom-based theory, briefings, and simulator training. The course covers pilot in command responsibilities including aviation risk, managing threats and errors, security procedures, situational awareness.
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From $19,869
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Common questions
How much does a Freight Pilot earn?
In Australia, a full time Freight Pilot generally earns $2,200 per week ($114,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Freight Pilot?
The number of people working in this industry has remained stable over the last five years. There are currently 8,000 people employed as a pilot in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Freight Pilot. Freight Pilots may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Freight Pilot?
If a career as a Freight Pilot interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane). You’ll learn to plan a flight and operate an aircraft using instruments. This course covers topics including managing safe flight operations, managing passengers and cargo and maintaining situational awareness.
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A Freight Pilot transports freight via aircraft to various destinations. You’ll prepare aircraft for loading or unloading and conduct safety checks on equipment. Freight Pilots submit flight plans and communicate with air traffic control services. You may have to fill in relevant documentation before or after your flight.
Freight Pilots should have strong technical skills and be able to deliver their goods on time. Safety is important in this role and you must be able to work to correct procedures and standards at all times. Freight Pilots should be excellent communicators and have strong problem solving abilities. You may have to spend some time away from home in this profession.
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