Learn to fly with RMIT's Aviation Academy, offering comprehensive flight training for commercial airline pilots.
Learn to fly at the RMIT Aviation Academy at the Point Cook Airfield or Bendigo Airfield and train with an internationally recognised team of instructors.
The Point Cook Airfield is a modern, purpose-built pilot training complex at the former home of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. 1 Flying Training School (No.1 FTS). The RAAF Williams Base at Point Cook provides 4,500 feet of airspace over the airfield that offers unrestricted training manoeuvres, various types of airspace, terrain and urban development to maximise variety in navigational experience. As the only operator at Point Cook, this minimises circuit congestion and delays, allowing more take-offs and landings per hour than many other airfields, giving you more time flying.
The Bendigo Airfield boasts more than 300 flyable days each year. Here, you can fly our newly acquired Cessena 172s with glass cockpits, use a new runway and train on routes that include both regional and rural airstrips including Swan Hill, Mildura, Shepparton, Horsham and the Riverina in NSW.
As an RMIT flight training graduate, there are a variety of paths you can take – from undertaking flight instructor training and working as an instructor to working in emergency services to high-performance activities such as the Royal Flying Doctors Service or in the role of first officer in major airlines.
Major airlines typically require approximately 1,500 hours of total time for direct entry First Officers. Some charter companies might require as few as 200–300 hours.
With further experience and managerial qualifications, you'll be able to seek positions as a chief pilot, fleet manager and flight operations manager or inspector.
You can also take your career to new skies with an Australian pilot license, which can be converted for use in other countries, upon meeting requirements.
Whether you're a high school student or a professional with work and life experience, you can explore your flight training study options whenever you're ready.
You can learn about prerequisites, adjustment factors, and other additional information, including the CASA Class 1 Medical Clearance, under Admissions in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) and Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots).
If you already have previous flying experience, you can receive credit if you supply a logbook for review and undertake a competency assessment for evaluation.
Broaden your horizons with RMIT's aviation courses that will prepare you for diverse aviation careers from piloting to managing airline operations and safety to pioneering aerospace research.
The RMIT Aviation Academy is at the forefront of aviation education, training, and research. Learn about partnering with us to advance the future of aviation.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
