31 Mar 2021

Ask any group of young kids “what do you want to be when you grow up?” and you’re bound to hear astronauts, doctors, lawyers, pilots, and even superman. But when it comes down to it, a lot of these dreams are crushed when they eventually figure out how high of an ATAR you need to study at university.

But don’t throw the towel in just yet, cause we’re about to give you some groundbreaking, jaw-dropping info that’ll have you preparing for take-off on your dream career.

Becoming a pilot doesn’t require a university degree or a pesky ATAR.

I mean, who wouldn’t wanna be a pilot? An illustrious lifestyle of travelling around the globe and getting paid all the while for it (and the big bucks too, mind you).

Of course, you should like flying. And travel. And be pretty darn good with heights. But snagging one of the highest paying jobs without an ATAR?! You’ll be laughing all the way round the world!

But pilots don’t just fly thousands of Aussies to Bali every week. Aerial photography, crop dusting, rescue operations, and working for tour companies are just some of the other fields you could find yourself in as a pilot!

Ready to fly? Well you may not need a uni degree, but to fly you will need a licence.

Reaching for your dreams (and the sky) is not an impossible task. In fact, APTA have you covered with their commercial and private pilot license courses. Here’s the rundown on both.

Commercial Pilot License

Are you ready to start your journey to becoming a professional pilot?  Obtaining a Commercial Pilot Licence is your ticket to a career in aviation. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to fly private charters, freight, and commercial passengers.

APTA’s Boeing 737-800 simulator, HPAT, JOC and MCC Pathways will help you get there even faster!

Private Pilot License

After you finish your Recreational Pilot Licence the next step is the Private Pilot Licence.  For this you’ll learn to plan a flight efficiently and then manage the aircraft to the destination.

You’ll then be able to fly an aircraft anywhere in Australia for leisure or business with up to 5 passengers on board. Form one line, friends!

Mayday, mayday. Where the heck do I sign up? If you’re ready to hit the skies, check out our mates over at APTA.