Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

077041K

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Point Cook

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 73,920 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)

About

Why study to become a professional pilot at RMIT?

More flight training hours

RMIT holds an Air Operator’s Certificate, which means our students are highly employable, with more than the minimum number of hours spent in the air when they graduate.

Meet international standards

RMIT has trained 3,500+ pilots, with graduates in senior roles at major airlines like Qantas, Virgin Australia, Cathay Pacific, Oman Air and Air China.

Industry mentoring

RMIT has been selected in the Qantas Group – Aviation Career Enrichment program, allowing for direct industry mentoring and networking for all interested students in our flight training program.

Which flight training course will best suit you?

Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)

Suited to aspiring pilots, the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) has been designed to prepare you to undertake the CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) Commercial Pilot Licence theory and flight tests.

Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

The Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) is ideal for aspiring professionals seeking diverse career opportunities, equipping them to work as pilots or in a range of aviation operations roles beyond flying.

Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 60 (with minimum of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 50 (with no communication band less than 42)
C1 Advanced: minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 73,920

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.