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Developed in partnership with aviation experts, the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) provides the essential training and expertise required to launch your career as a professional pilot.
Combining theoretical aviation knowledge with hands-on flight instruction, this program prepares you to complete both the CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) Commercial Pilot License theoretical exams and practical flight assessments. Beyond core pilot training, you can expand your qualifications by studying specialized subjects like instrument and instructor ratings, enhancing your skills in this dynamic field.
The RMIT Aviation Academy leads in aviation education, training, and research, boasting Australia's largest university-owned aircraft fleet for pilot training. With cutting-edge research facilities in Melbourne and flight training bases at Point Cook (site of the RAAF) and regional Victoria (Bendigo), RMIT provides optimal access to diverse airspace, landscapes, and urban environments for comprehensive navigation training. Students benefit from direct industry connections offering worldwide career prospects. With an 80-year legacy in aerospace engineering education and commercial pilot training since 1994, RMIT has graduated more than 3500 pilots and flight instructors throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.