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Developed in partnership with industry experts, the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) provides the essential skills and knowledge for a successful piloting career.
Combining theoretical aviation concepts with hands-on flight training, this program readies students for the CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) Commercial Pilot License examinations. Beyond core pilot instruction, students can opt for specialized courses in instrument and instructor ratings to expand their expertise in this dynamic field.
The RMIT Aviation Academy leads in aviation education, training, and research, boasting Australia's largest higher education aircraft fleet. With cutting-edge Melbourne research facilities and flight training locations at Point Cook (RAAF's historic base) and Bendigo, RMIT provides optimal access to diverse airspace and terrain for comprehensive navigation training. Students benefit from global industry connections, with RMIT's 80-year aerospace engineering legacy and pilot training since 1994 producing over 3500 graduates across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) instead of Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below).
he 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)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component.