Online Aviation Courses
& Self-Paced Training

Southpac Aerospace offers online aviation courses and self-paced training for aviation professionals, managers, supervisors, safety personnel and operational teams.

Courses include aviation security awareness, human factors, fatigue risk management, disruptive behaviour, aviation risk management, WHS, leadership and management units, and online units that can contribute to the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management).

Online courses are designed for flexible study, allowing learners to complete training at their own pace while building practical skills in safety, compliance, human performance, risk, communication and operational management.

AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management)

Self-Paced Online Unit Package

The following 7 units of competency are required to complete the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) with Southpac Aerospace. Anyone can enrol in an individual unit at any time for $495.00 AUD per unit, however if purchased together, this package is discounted to $1,995.00 AUD. To enrol in the Online Unit Package, click the button below and enter your details. Our team will contact you to finalise your enrolment and issue an invoice.

Manage Organisational
Customer
Service

Coordinate Workforce
Plan Implementation

Manage People
Performance

Manage shifts, crewing and rostering activities 

Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

Manage 
Meetings

Manage Recruitment
& Onboarding

Your Learning Style

Self-Paced Online Courses

Southpac offers a range of Online Courses that can be completed at any time, at your own pace.
Available globally, these self-paced courses offer the flexibility to study to your own schedule and in the comfort of your own home and any surrounding that suit your learning style.

Which online course option do I need?

Choosing the right online course depends on your role, learning goals and whether you need an individual course or a broader unit package. Use the guide below to compare individual online courses, aviation-focused topics and diploma-related unit packages.

If you need…

Recommended courses

you are working toward the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation — Aviation Management.

Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

Manage 
Meetings

Manage Recruitment
& Onboarding

Manage Organisational
Customer
Service

Coordinate Workforce
Plan Implementation

Manage People
Performance

Manage shifts, crewing and rostering activities 

Choose Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance Online or HOP Fundamentals Online if…

Your role relates to human performance, maintenance, safety or systems thinking.

Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance Online

HOP Fundamentals Online

Choose Aviation Security Awareness, RFX Awareness or Behaviour Detection Awareness if…

You need to use aviation radio as part of your aerodrome, airside or operational duties.

RFX Awareness

Behaviour Detection Awareness

Choose Fatigue Risk Management, WHS or Risk Management if…

Your role involves aviation safety, risk controls or operational assurance.

Fatigue Risk Management

Apply aviation WHS procedures 

Implement Aviation Risk Management Processes

Choose online Leadership & Management units if

You need flexible study in meetings, performance, planning, critical thinking or professional development.

Manage 
Meetings

Manage Business
Operational Plans

Develop Critical
Thinking in Others

Establish Innovative
Work Environments

Manage Personal
and Professional Development

Manage People
Performance

Still unsure which course is right for your team? Contact Southpac Aerospace and we’ll help you identify the most suitable aerodrome training pathway based on your organisation, staff roles and operational requirements.

Compare Self-Paced Online Courses

Use the table below to compare Southpac Aerospace’s online course options by category, audience, study format and key topics.

Course / Option Category Best for Key Topics
Self-Paced Online Unit Package Diploma pathway Learners working toward the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) WHS, meetings, recruitment, customer service, workforce planning, people performance, aviation rostering
Aviation Security Awareness Training Aviation Security Airport, airline, cargo and contractor personnel Security awareness, access control, threat awareness, reporting
Recognition of Firearms and Explosives Awareness Aviation Security Security, cargo, airline, airport and inflight-supplies personnel Firearms, explosives, ammunition, prohibited items, threat recognition

Behaviour Detection Awareness

Aviation Security Frontline, customer-facing and security-sensitive roles Behaviour indicators, observation, situational awareness, reporting
Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance Online Human Factors Aircraft maintenance personnel needing flexible Human Factors training Human performance, communication, decision making, fatigue, maintenance risk
HOP Fundamentals Online Course HOP Safety, quality, operations and management personnel HOP principles, systems thinking, learning from work, operational context
Fatigue Risk Management Course Safety Management Aviation personnel, managers and safety-related roles Fatigue hazards, fatigue controls, reporting, SMS integration
Manage Disruptive Behaviour Course Safety Management Aviation personnel managing passenger or operational disruption Disruptive behaviour, unlawful interference, response procedures, reporting
Apply Aviation Work Health and Safety Procedures Safety Management Aviation personnel with workplace safety responsibilities WHS procedures, hazards, risk controls, workplace safety
Implement Aviation Risk Management Processes Safety Management Safety, operational and management personnel Risk identification, assessment, controls, monitoring, review
Manage Business Operational Plans Leadership & Management Managers and supervisors responsible for operational performance Operational plans, implementation, monitoring, improvement
Develop Critical Thinking in Others Leadership & Management Leaders coaching problem solving and decision making Critical thinking, coaching, decision making, team capability
Establish Innovative Work Environments Leadership & Management Managers building innovation and improvement capability Innovation, creativity, improvement, team contribution
Manage Personal and Professional Development Leadership & Management Individuals, supervisors and managers developing capability Development planning, self-management, professional growth

Why choose Southpac Aerospace?

Benefits of online learning with Southpac

Southpac’s online courses are designed for aviation professionals and organisations that need flexible, practical training without attending a scheduled classroom course. Learners can study at their own pace, access aviation-specific course content and choose individual courses or units that support their role, development goals or diploma pathway.

Nationally Recognised Training

Southpac Aerospace is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 32353). Our lead auditor certification carries the weight of a nationally-recognised qualification framework.

Study from anywhere

We deliver Lead Auditor and aviation compliance training across Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Asia-Pacific region, with Virtual delivery options to allow for regional participation.

Aviation-specific course content

Our training is designed for and delivered by aviation professionals. We use aviation-specific scenarios and language to ensure our training is highly relevant to aviation professionals, while also being relatable to other industries.

Diploma pathway opportunities

Most Southpac training is facilitated virtually, making it convenient and affordable for participants across the region to attend. Our Safety and Lead Auditor certification course is also offered face-to-face several times a year at select locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Online Courses FAQs

Southpac Aerospace offers self-paced online courses across aviation security, Human Factors, Human and Organisational Performance, fatigue risk management, disruptive behaviour, aviation WHS, risk management, leadership and management. Southpac also offers a Self-Paced Online Unit Package linked to the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management).

The Self-Paced Online Unit Package includes seven units of competency required to complete the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation — Aviation Management with Southpac Aerospace. Learners can enrol in individual units or purchase the full package at a discounted rate.

Yes. Individual units in the Self-Paced Online Unit Package can be purchased separately. This is useful if you only need a specific unit or want to complete the diploma pathway gradually.

The current page lists individual units at $495.00 AUD per unit, or $1,995.00 AUD for the full Self-Paced Online Unit Package. Prices should be checked on the course page before enrolment.

Yes. Southpac’s online courses are designed to be completed at the learner’s own pace. This makes them suitable for people who need flexible study around work, rosters, travel or other commitments.

Southpac’s online courses are suitable for aviation professionals, managers, supervisors, safety and quality personnel, airport and airline staff, aviation security personnel, maintenance personnel and learners completing diploma pathways.

Some online units can contribute to Southpac diploma pathways, including the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management). Check each course page or contact Southpac to confirm how a specific unit fits your qualification pathway.

Yes. Southpac’s self-paced online courses can be completed remotely, allowing learners to study from their own location and on a schedule that suits their learning style.

The Online Unit Package is a structured group of units connected to the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management). Self-Paced Online Courses are individual courses across a wider range of aviation, safety, security, risk and management topics.

Some Southpac online courses or units are nationally recognised, depending on the course and unit of competency. Learners should check the individual course page for the specific outcome, unit code or Statement of Attainment details.

Completion time varies by course. Some short awareness courses may take only a few hours, while nationally recognised units or more detailed courses may require more time for learning and assessment.

Yes. Self-paced online learning is designed to support flexible study. Learners can work through course materials at times that suit their schedule, subject to any course access or completion requirements.

For individual online courses, follow the enrolment instructions on the course page. For the Self-Paced Online Unit Package, submit your details through the enrolment button and Southpac’s team will contact you to finalise enrolment and issue an invoice.

Start Your Self-Paced Online Training

Choose an individual online course or complete a package of units toward the AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation — Aviation Management. Study at your own pace and build practical skills for aviation, safety, security, risk, Human Factors and leadership roles.