Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

Career

The Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) will equip you with the skills to become a commercial pilot.

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.

Becoming a professional pilot in the competitive field of aviation can lead to a satisfying 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.

Entry Requirement

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.