RMIT University
3 years
Become a professional pilot with RMIT's industry-leading Bachelor of Aviation program. Combining practical flight training with aviation management theory, this degree prepares you for diverse careers as a commercial pilot or in aviation operations, with access to Australia's largest owned fleet in higher education.
You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent qualification. Prerequisites include a study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL) or 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL), and a study score of at least 20 in one of: Maths General Mathematics, Maths Mathematical Methods, or Maths Specialist Mathematics. Entry is competitive based on ATAR (72.25 for domestic students). You must also undergo a CASA Class 1 Medical Examination by a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) and meet Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP) requirements.
The degree combines practical flying training with aviation management theory. You will complete at least seven subjects in practical flying training, progressing through Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL), and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) levels. Remaining subjects focus on aviation management topics including airline operations planning and management, airline maintenance management, airport operations, aviation safety management, and airline strategies. A capstone subject requires you to undertake a project addressing a real-world aviation industry problem, supervised by RMIT staff or industry experts. Flight training uses Cessna 172 aircraft and includes navigation, cross-country flights, and various manoeuvres.
RMIT is at the forefront of aviation education with the largest owned fleet in Australian Higher Education. The university has trained over 3,500 pilots with graduates holding senior roles at major airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Cathay Pacific, Oman Air, and Air China. RMIT has been selected for the Qantas Group Aviation Career Enrichment program, providing direct industry mentoring and networking. Training facilities at Point Cook (home of the RAAF) and Bendigo offer unrestricted airspace, minimized circuit congestion, and access to diverse terrain for optimal navigational experience.
Graduates are well-prepared for diverse aviation careers beyond flying roles. Career opportunities include commercial pilot positions with major airlines, airline operations planning and management, airline maintenance management and supervision, airport landside and airside operations, airport planning and management, aviation safety management, and airline strategies and finance roles. The International Civil Aviation Organization projects that 980,733 pilots will be required globally by 2030, with 229,676 needed in the Asia Pacific region. RMIT graduates are highly employable, with many securing senior positions at leading international airlines.
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