Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)
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Overview
In the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training), you will gain the skills to become a commercial pilot while also learning about the aviation industry.
Conducted on both the City campus and at the RMIT Flight Training School at Point Cook Airfield, this degree will give you a broad, coherent and detailed body of knowledge and theory related to the global aviation industry, preparing you for a successful career in the skies. You'll also build the skills to critically review and analyse all aspects of the aviation industry, and learn how to work both indiividually and in teams to solve real industry issues. You will graduate with a vast array of tools and knowledge to communicate to a diverse range of stakeholders, and manage industry-specific projects.
In addition to extensive theory work, this degree includes flight training. This training will assist you to gain a Recreational (RPL), Private (PPL), and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), which enables you to fly commercially within Australia.
You'll learn to fly at the RAAF Williams base at Point Cook, which boasts 4,500 feet of airspace over the airfield. Here, you will benefit from space for unrestricted training manoeuvres, and 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, and enables more take-offs and landings per hour than many other airfields, improving training efficiency.
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Qantas Future Pilot program
Qantas and RMIT have partnered to offer an exciting career path to aspiring pilots.
Find out more about the Qantas Future Pilot program
Details
Your classes and tutorials in this degree will be held on two campuses, the City campus and at the RMIT Flight Training School in Point Cook, and may, where appropriate, allow for remote learning.
You will benefit from a range of learning and teaching methods. These include lectures and seminars, field trips and work-integrated learning, problem-based tutorials, simulations, intensive workshops, and potentially some online and distance learning.
Your assessment may come in the forms of assignments and projects, written reports and reflective writing, work-integrated learning subjects, a major project which addresses and solves an industry-relevant project, and practical flying.
As a student of the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training), you will undertake and be assessed on various structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice.
In this degree, you will complete specific subjects that focus on work integrated learning (WIL). You will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a workplace setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.
Work integrated learning has been incorporated into the following compulsory (core) subjects:
- AERO2467 Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence
- AERO2470 Flying to Private Pilot Licence
- AERO2431 Aviation Industry Project
- AERO2586 Flying to Commercial Pilot Licence.
This degree equips you with both practical flying skills and highly useful and transferable theoretical knowledge, allowing you to work either as a pilot or in aviation management. You will complete 17 subjects devoted to aviation management, and 7 subjects in practical flying training.
In the capstone subject AER02431 Aviation Industry Project, you will undertake a project focusing on a real-world aviation industry problem or issue and where you are able apply your critical thinking, judgment, problem-solving skills, and industry knowledge. The project will be supervised by an RMIT staff member and/or an industry-based expert.
Through your flight training, you will be prepared to obtain the relevant licenses to fly recreationally, privately and commercially within Australia.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) | City Campus |
Three years (six semesters) of full time study
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Three years (six semesters) of full time
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BP345 |
Choose a program structure
Program code: BP345
VTAC Code
If you are eligible to apply via VTAC, copy and paste the below code into VTAC search.
- Plan BP345 - 3200532931
Please ensure that you have checked the admissions requirements and apply page before applying.
Career
As a graduate of this degree, you will be prepared for employment in a range of operational management and planning roles. These include roles in areas such as:
- airline operations planning and management
- airline maintenance management and supervision
- airport landside operations
- airport airside operations
- airport planning and management
- aviation safety management
- airline strategies, finance, and traffic data
- human factors concepts and applications.
Your flight training includes Recreational, Private, and Commercial pilot licences (RPL/PPL/CPL). These are CASA licences and enable you to fly commercially within Australia.
Qantas Future Pilot Program
Qantas and RMIT have partnered to offer an exciting career path to aspiring pilots.
The Qantas Future Pilot Program provides aviation students with access to experienced pilots during their degree, and selected students will be invited to complete an intensive twelve-week airline transition course.
Upon successful course completion, graduates will transition to employment with QantasLink and complete their training under the supervision of QantasLink's experienced training team and become qualified as First Officers flying the airline's Dash 8 200/300 or Q400 fleet.
To be eligible to be considered for the program, students will need to be enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) or Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilot) and be actively undertaking flying training in one of these degrees. Students also need to have an equivalent GPA score of 4.0 (based on a seven point scale) or above for the duration of their degree and Australian work rights.
Admissions
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any Mathematics, or equivalent studies.
Rankings and adjustment factors
Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.
Adjustment factors include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments.
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
Selection criteria by applicant type
Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.
Early Offer program
This course provides current Year 12 applicants with the opportunity to apply for an early conditional offer through RMIT’s Early Offer program. Applications must be submitted by 30 August. To Find out more and apply, visit Early Offer program.
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
- The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.
Subject adjustments
- A study score of 25 in any Information Technology or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 30 in any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 8 points.
Regional adjustments
- RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
- The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:
- Advanced Diploma: 81
- Diploma: 72
- Certificate IV: 54
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education training, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program
STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.
You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
- The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.
- successful completion of an Australian higher education diploma (or equivalent overseas qualification); or
- successful completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian associate degree (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree; or
- successful completion of at least two courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program
STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.
Personal Statement
If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.
If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.
You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
- The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites. Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work or life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program
STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.
You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Additional information
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about RMIT’s commitment to admissions transparency.
Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP)
Students will be required to meet English language requirements to use an aeronautical radio to receive their various levels of licence. The Aviation English language proficiency (AELP) assesses verbal proficiency in English and aviation terminology. For more information about the AELP assessment, visit CASA.
CASA Class 1 Medical Examination
Successful applicants must undergo a CASA Class 1 Medical Examination by a medical practitioner known as a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME).
Students will be required to hold a valid aviation medical certificate to progress through the various licencing level tests throughout the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training).
It is recommended that students apply for a CASA Class 1 Medical Examination prior to commencing the degree to ensure there is no existing ailment which might prevent them from completing the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training or continuing their flying career to a higher level.
Students are expected to source and arrange their own Aviation Medical through a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME).
RMIT University does not accept responsibility for students who enrol but cannot complete the program due to an inability to receive a CASA Class 1 medical certificate.
Visit CASA for more information and the location of your nearest DAME.
Successful applicants must undergo a CASA Class 1 Medical Examination by a medical practitioner known as a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME).
Students will be required to hold a valid aviation medical certificate to progress through the various licencing level tests throughout the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training).
It is recommended that students apply for a CASA Class 1 Medical Examination prior to commencing the degree to ensure there is no existing ailment which might prevent them from completing the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training or continuing their flying career to a higher level.
Students are expected to source and arrange their own Aviation Medical through a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME).
RMIT University does not accept responsibility for students who enrol but cannot complete the program due to an inability to receive a CASA Class 1 medical certificate.
For more information and to find your nearest DAME, visit CASA.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
- understand more about the program
- determine if you may need support during your studies
- make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.
To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
Pathways
Current articulation and credit agreements for BP070PL Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) will be honoured into BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training).
The STEM College is currently in the process of approving a new agreement between AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) and BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training).
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.
Fees
2022 indicative fees
Annual student contribution
In 2022, the annual student contribution amount you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$3,985 to AU$14,630*.
See Commonwealth Supported Places below for more detail.
Flight training tuition fees
Students will complete their flight training under the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots), RMIT program code AD023. This program is full-fee paying only, however, eligible students can apply for a FEE-HELP loan to cover their tuition fees up to the HELP loan limit.
Total flight training course fees for 2022 is $88,320. See below for a detailed breakdown of these fees.
Material and other fees and expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and handbooks, uniforms, equipment, standard and additional flying hours and licences. See below for a detailed breakdown of these expenses.
Annual fee adjustment
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees, or a FEE-HELP loan to defer payment of your tuition fees up to the HELP loan limit.
You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
Paying your fees and applying for refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available.
The Australian Government has announced amendments to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package. The CSP fees in the table below apply to students commencing their program in 2021. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
In a CSP, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the Australian Government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of the courses in which you enrol, not the overall program.
How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?
In 2022, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$3,985 to AU$14,630.
Subjects fall into fee bands. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all subjects in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in subjects from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2022 for commencing students
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2022 |
|---|---|
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture |
$3,985 per standard year $498 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology |
$8,021 per standard year $1,002 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science |
$11,401 per standard year $1,425 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture |
$14,630 per standard year $1,828 per standard (12 credit point) course |
HECS-HELP
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to 100% of their student contribution.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to the full amount of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022 is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
Students will complete their flight training under the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots), RMIT program code AD023. This program is full-fee paying only, however, eligible students can apply for a FEE-HELP loan to cover their tuition fees up to the HELP loan limit.
You will be charged a specific fee for each course, with practical flying-oriented courses attracting higher fees and theory-oriented courses attracting lower fees. The fee charged will depend on the year you take the course (e.g. if you take a course in 2022 you will be charged the 2022 course fee, and if you take a course in 2023 you will be charged the 2023 course fee).
Each flying-oriented course includes the standard number of flying hours required to gain competency. Note, the cost of additional flying hours to gain competence cannot be deferred to FEE-HELP.
Eligible Associate Degree of Aviation (Professional Pilots) students can access a HELP loan limit of $156,841 (2022 indexed rate).
A 20% loan fee applies to associate degree students, which does not count towards the HELP loan limit.
For more information, contact RMIT Connect.
Plan AD023A (Point Cook) course code |
Plan AD023BN (Bendigo) course code |
Course name |
Semester* |
2022 fee |
Credit points |
Flying hours - dual |
Flying hours - solo |
AERO2466 |
AERO2625 |
Theory to Recreational Pilot Licence |
4 |
$3,840 |
12 |
N/A |
N/A |
AERO2467 |
AERO2619 |
Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence |
4 |
$23,040 |
12 |
26.6 |
10 |
AERO2469 |
AERO2624 |
Theory to Private Pilot Licence |
5 |
$3,840 |
12 |
N/A |
N/A |
AERO2470 |
AERO2618 |
Flying to Private Pilot Licence |
5 |
$14,400 |
12 |
20 |
6 |
AERO2576 |
AERO2627 |
Intro to CPL |
5 |
$9,840 |
12 |
10 |
15 |
AERO2587 |
AERO2617 |
Commercial Pilot Licence Theory |
6 |
$3,840 |
12 |
N/A |
N/A |
AERO2586 |
AERO2616 |
Commercial Pilot Licence Flying |
6 |
$29,520 |
12 |
27 |
39 |
|
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Total flight training course fees |
|
$88,320 |
84 |
83.6 |
70 |
*Based on standard full-time program progression.
Equipment
RMIT Code |
Item |
2022 fee |
| M1499 | David Clark Headset (H10 13.4). | $630 |
| M1498 | ASA Circular Flight Computer - $70, Protractor - $13, Scale Ruler 180 NM - $16. | $99 |
| M1518 | Knee-board (RPL, PPL, CPL). | $79 |
Textbooks and handbooks
Textbooks and handbooks are required at the start of each licensing level: Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL), and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
Some materials can be used across multiple licensing levels.
RMIT code |
Item |
2022 fee |
M1496 |
Avionics Manual - Cessna 172S POH Glass (172SIMBUS) |
$111 |
M1497 |
Avionics Manual - Cessna 172S POH Analogue (172SIM) |
$111 |
M1495 |
Manual of Aviation Meteorology |
$79 |
M1514 |
The Human Being Pilot - book |
$87 |
M1515 |
Victorian Country Airstrip Guide (PPL & CPL) |
$65 |
M1516 |
Avionics Manual - Cessna 182T POH Analogue (182TIM) (PPL & CPL) |
$97 |
M1517 |
Avionics Manual -Cessna 182T POH Glass (182TIMAUS) (PPL & CPL) |
$97 |
M1519 |
Instrument Rating Study Guide (Bob Tait) |
$110 |
M1781 |
Avionics Manual - Seminol PA44 POH Glass |
$115 |
Uniforms
RMIT code |
Item |
2022 fee |
| M1502 | Ladies long sleeve epaulette shirt | $30 |
| M1612 | Replacement RMIT branded epaulette | $40 |
| M1616 | Replacement RMIT branded tie | $40 |
The uniform items below are available directly from the supplier. Contact RMIT Flight Training for more information.
Item |
2022 fee |
| Short sleeve shirt, white epaulette (men's and women's) | $29 |
| Long sleeve shirt, white epaulette (men's and women's) | $30 |
| Epaulette jumper (unisex) | $77 |
| Trousers, navy (poly/viscose) (men's and women's) | $57-$65 |
| Trousers, navy (poly/wool) (men's and women's) | $110 |
| RMIT branded bomber jacket (unisex) | $86 |
| RMIT branded softshell jacket (women's) | $106 |
Standard flying hours
Plan AD023A (Point Cook) course code |
Plan AD023BN (Bendigo) course code |
Course name |
RMIT code |
2022 fee |
Semester* |
Flying hours - dual |
Flying hours - solo |
AERO2467 |
AERO2619 |
Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence |
M1572 |
$17,880 |
4 |
26.6 |
10 |
AERO2470 |
AERO2618 |
Flying to Private Pilot Licence |
M1433 |
$9,240 |
5 |
20 |
6 |
AERO2586 |
AERO2616 |
Commercial Pilot Licence Flying |
M1434 |
$24,360 |
6 |
27 |
39 |
AERO2576 |
AERO2627 |
Intro to Commercial Pilot Licence |
M1750 |
$4,680 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
* Based on standard full-time progression.
Equipment
RMIT Code |
Item |
2022 fee |
| M1499 | David Clark Headset (H10 13.4). | $630 |
| M1498 | ASA Circular Flight Computer - $70, Protractor - $13, Scale Ruler 180 NM - $16. | $99 |
| M1518 | Knee-board (RPL, PPL, CPL). | $79 |
Textbooks and handbooks
Textbooks and handbooks are required at the start of each licensing level: Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL), and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
Some materials can be used across multiple licensing levels.
RMIT code |
Item |
2022 fee |
| M1496 | Avionics Manual - Cessna 172S POH Glass (172SIMBUS) | $111 |
| M1497 | Avionics Manual - Cessna 172S POH Analogue (172SIM) | $111 |
| M1495 | Manual of Aviation Meteorology | $79 |
| M1514 | The Human Being Pilot - book | $87 |
| M1515 | Victorian Country Airstrip Guide (PPL & CPL) | $65 |
| M1516 | Avionics Manual - Cessna 182T POH Analogue (182TIM) (PPL & CPL) | $97 |
| M1517 | Avionics Manual -Cessna 182T POH Glass (182TIMAUS) (PPL & CPL) | $97 |
| M1519 | Instrument Rating Study Guide (Bob Tait) | $110 |
| M1781 | Avionics Manual - Seminol PA44 POH Glass | $115 |
Uniforms
RMIT code |
Item |
2022 fee |
| M1502 | Ladies long sleeve epaulette shirt | $30 |
| M1612 | Replacement RMIT branded epaulette | $40 |
| M1616 | Replacement RMIT branded tie | $40 |
The uniform items below are available directly from the supplier. Contact RMIT Flight Training for more information.
Item |
2022 fee |
| Short sleeve shirt, white epaulette (men's and women's) | $29 |
| Long sleeve shirt, white epaulette (men's and women's) | $30 |
| Epaulette jumper (unisex) | $77 |
| Trousers, navy (poly/viscose) (men's and women's) | $57-$65 |
| Trousers, navy (poly/wool) (men's and women's) | $110 |
| RMIT branded bomber jacket (unisex) | $86 |
| RMIT branded softshell jacket (women's) | $106 |
In some situations, students who require training above the maximum allotted flight hours for their course may be charged for any additional flight hours to achieve the required competencies.
Each fee is for one additional hour of flying time. It will only be charged if additional hours above the standard number of flying hours are required.
RMIT code |
Item |
2022 fee |
| M1444 | C172S solo hire | $281 |
| M1445 | C182T solo hire | $468 |
| M1446 | PA-44 solo hire | $536 |
| M1447 | Aero 8KCAB solo hire | $333 |
| M1520 | Flight Simulator dual hire | $270 |
| M1521 | C172S dual hire flying cost for per 1 hour for students who withdraw before the census date | $468 |
| M1651 | C182Tdual hire flying cost for per 1 hour for students who withdraw before the census date | $655 |
| M1652 | PA-44 dual highflying cost for per 1 hour for students who withdraw before the census date | $723 |
| M1653 | Aero 8KCABdual hire flying cost for per 1 hour for students who withdraw before the census date | $520 |
Flight instructor hourly rate
This fee is for one additional hour of flying time. It will only be charged if additional hours above the standard number of flying hours are required.
RMIT code |
Item |
2022 fee |
| M1448 | Flight Instructor Hourly Rate | $187 |
These fees are paid to bodies outside of RMIT but will be necessary for students wishing to pursue the program. The prices given below are indicative only. Students should ensure they remain up to date with current pricing.
Licences
Item |
2022 fee |
Class 1 Medical Exam (First Issue only) |
Approx $500 |
Processing of medical exam results (Civil Aviation Safety Administration – CASA) |
$75 |
Aviation Security Identity Card (CASA) |
$257 |
Private Pilot Licence – licence issue, processing and consideration of application (CASA) |
$61 |
Private Pilot Licence – exam (CASA and ASL) |
$190 |
Commercial Pilot Licence – 7 exams (CASA and ASL) |
$1,140 |
Commercial Pilot Licence – licence issue, processing and consideration of application (CASA) |
$81 |
Air Transport Pilot Licence – 7 exams (CASA and ASL) |
$1,145 |
Instrument Rating Examination (CASA and ASL) |
$190 |
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