Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) - Major in Drone Operations

Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) - Major in Drone Operations is a Bachelor program taught at Holmes Institute, Australia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Years) options.

The Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) - Major in Drone Operations at Holmes Institute teaches drone operations through flight labs and simulator work, remote aircraft systems, mission planning, aviation law, regulation, and safety. Students study aviation theory and practice alongside units such as Introduction to Drones and UAVs, Drone Operations Management, Drone Operational Applications, and Drone Mission Planning.

The course runs for 3 Years Full Time and is delivered through blended learning: classroom theory, workshops, labs, drone flight practice, and simulator use. The program includes project-based units with live drone missions and an internship or placement opportunity in Year 2 or 3 to log real flight hours. The course consists of 24 units: 20 core units and 4 electives.

Modules

• HV1000 Flight Lab – Single Engine Piston
• HV1001 General and Technical Aeronautical Knowledge
• HV1002 Aviation Law
• HV1003 Aerodynamics – Piston Aircraft
• HC1041 Information Technology for Business
• HV1004 Meteorology
• AVT1001 Aeronautical Theory – RPL & PPL
• AVP1001 Aeronautical Practice – RPL*
• HV2000 Flight Lab – Advanced Piston Aircraft
• HV2004 Aeronautical Navigation
• HV2002 Human Factors in Aviation
• HV2008 Introduction to Drones and UAVs

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) - Major in Drone Operations at Holmes Institute for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Holmes Institute.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Holmes Institute as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) - Major in Drone Operations.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be considered for admission all applicants must:

• Be eligible for admission as defined in student entry requirements below and
• Have lodged an application for admission to Holmes Institute
• Successfully obtained a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Be eligible for Aviation Security ID Card
• Attend interview and complete a skills assessment with Holmes Institute

Academic Requirements:

• Successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (senior high school), a Certificate IV or equivalent; or
• Successfully completed an approved Tertiary Preparation Program, or a Foundation Year program offered by an accredited Institution of Higher Education;

Assumed Knowledge

• Year 12 - Mathematical Methods or equivalent

No ATAR Required

To be eligible for admission applicants must have:

• Successfully completed studies in English (Language or Mode of Instruction) such as Year 12 at Australian High School or an Australian Diploma or higher qualification; or
• Successfully completed studies at a recognised Australian educational institution at an equivalent study level based on at least a 50% pass rate in a recent semester of study; or
• IELTS Overall 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5;

CASA also requires a General English Language Proficiency test prior to issuance of a licence. This test will be undertaken prior to initial flight training.

Please check detail of study units at https://holmes.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-aviation-flight-major-in-drone-operations

• Commercial Drone Pilot / Remote Pilot
• Drone Operations Manager / Chief Remote Pilot
• Aerial Surveyor / Geographic Information Systems Analyst
• Precision Agriculture Operator
• Media & Cinematography Drone Pilot
• Environmental Monitoring Specialist
• Logistics / Delivery Drone Operator
• Emergency & Rescue Drone Operator
• (Longer term) Regulatory roles, consultancy or founding a drone services business

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