Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

108797E

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 64,320 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

About

Gain a strong understanding of the global aviation industry and prepare for a career in the skies as a pilot or in vital operational management and planning roles.

The Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) offers a blend of flight training and industry-relevant theory to broaden your horizon of careers in aviation.

In this industry-led degree, you'll develop the critical skills needed to assess and manage all aspects of the aviation industry. You'll also learn how to work both independently and as part of a team to solve real industry issues in aviation operations. During your studies, you'll build on key problem-solving, communication and leadership skills to succeed in piloting and operational roles.

This degree provides a mix of aviation theory and flight training, preparing you to gain your Recreational (RPL), Private (PPL), and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), which enables you to fly commercially within Australia.

Why study pilot training at RMIT?

Choice of airfields

Learn to fly at the Point Cook Airfield or Bendigo Airfield and access more take-offs and landings in ideal training environments.

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?

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.

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.

Explore the Associate Degree

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 65% (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.

If you are applying for July intake, you must have successfully completed the AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) (or equivalent studies).

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English Program Requirements

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

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 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 Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

The Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) equips you with the skills to not only to become a commercial pilot but also to pursue operational roles in the aviation industry.

Your flight training includes a Recreational, Private, and Commercial pilot licence (RPL/PPL/CPL). These are Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licences and enable you to fly commercially within Australia.

Graduates of this degree are well-prepared for diverse aviation careers. In addition to flying roles, you'll gain skills in leadership, problem solving and aviation operations that can open opportunities into roles that include:

airline operations planning and management
airline maintenance management and supervision
airport landside operations
airport airside operations
airport planning and management
aviation safety management
airline strategies, finance, and traffic data.

Becoming a professional pilot in the competitive field of aviation can lead to a rewarding and well-paid career. The International Civil Aviation Organization found that in the most likely scenario 980,733 pilots will be required globally in 2030, with 229,676 of these in the Asia Pacific region.

RMIT graduates are highly employable. Many of our recent graduates have gone on to hold senior roles with major airlines such as:

Qantas
Virgin Australia
Cathay Pacific
Oman Air
Air China.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 64,320

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.

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