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Associate of Aviation in Professional Pilots

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

  • Bendigo, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

A two-year associate degree combining aviation theory with practical flight training for aspiring pilots.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Aviation in Professional Pilots. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Aviation in Professional Pilots.

Career outcomes

  • Professional pilot
  • Flight instructor
  • Progression to commercial operations or an airline

Curriculum

  • Blends aviation theory with practical flying lessons
  • Designed with industry. On successful completion graduates are eligible to apply for a CASA Commercial Pilot Licence and related ratings. Two years full-time with flight training at RMIT Flight Training sites.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
  • With a minimum average of 50% or 60% in a VCE-equivalent qualification where stated
  • Some courses add prerequisites or selection tasks.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$86,786 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusBendigo
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
DepartmentDepartment of Engineering and Built Environment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    10 Feb 2027

    88 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.