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On campus. Classes and tutorials held at Melbourne City campus; flight training conducted at Point Cook Airfield or Bendigo Airfield. Includes lectures and seminars, field trips and work-integrated learning, problem-based tutorials, simulations, intensive workshops, and potentially some online and distance learning.
Full-time
February
Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview 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.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> 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. Expand all sections Qantas Group – Aviation Career Enrichment (Q-ACE) Program The Qantas Group – Aviation Career Enrichment program is designed to support Aviation students through partnerships with selected Australian aviation universities, including RMIT . To participate, university students will need to be in Year 2 of their undergraduate Aviation degree. The program will provide University students the necessary insights and preparation for future roles in the aviation industry. Students who complete the Q-ACE program will be able to update their aviation experience with Qantas every six months. Once the minimum direct entry pilot recruitment requirements are met for one of the Qantas Group airlines, they will be extended an invitation to attend a Qantas Group Assessment Centre, subject to operational requirements. To be eligible to be considered for the program, students will need to be enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) or Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilot) and be actively undertaking flying training in one of these degrees as an Australian resident student. For further information, contact RMIT Flight Training by email: flight.training@rmit.edu.au , or visit qantas.com/careers . Qantas Group – Aviation Career Enrichment (Q-ACE) Program Qantas and RMIT have partnered to offer an exciting career path to aspiring pilots. Find out more <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CASA
Common Questions
Flight training will be conducted at RMIT's dedicated flight schools at either Point Cook Airfield or Bendigo Airfield. Non-flying related subjects are held at the Melbourne City campus. Point Cook, located at the RAAF Williams Base, offers 4,500 feet of airspace, unrestricted training manoeuvres, and minimised circuit congestion as the only operator at that airfield. Bendigo Airfield boasts more than 300 flyable days each year and features newly acquired Cessna 172s with glass cockpits, a brand new runway, and training routes including regional and rural airstrips.
Through your flight training in this degree, you will be prepared to obtain a Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), and a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). These are Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licences and enable you to fly commercially within Australia. You will complete at least seven subjects in practical flying training, taking you to CPL licence level, with the option of taking further ratings if desired.
The Qantas Group – Aviation Career Enrichment (Q-ACE) program is designed to support Aviation students through partnerships with selected Australian aviation universities, including RMIT. To participate, university students need to be in Year 2 of their undergraduate Aviation degree. The program provides insights and preparation for future roles in the aviation industry. Students who complete the Q-ACE program can update their aviation experience with Qantas every six months, and once minimum direct entry pilot recruitment requirements are met for one of the Qantas Group airlines, they will be extended an invitation to attend a Qantas Group Assessment Centre, subject to operational requirements. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) and be actively undertaking flying training as an Australian resident student.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) are equipped for diverse aviation careers beyond flying roles. In addition to becoming a commercial pilot, graduates can pursue roles in 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, finance, and traffic data. The degree develops leadership, problem solving and aviation operations skills that open opportunities across the broader aviation industry.
The annual tuition fee for international students is AU$69,120 (2026 annual). The course is offered on campus with a full-time duration of 3 years, with the next intake in February, and is available at Point Cook and Melbourne City locations for international students.
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