Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
Student type:
Quick facts
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Duration
Full-time 3 years -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
Next intake
February, JulyEntry score
Operations and management: ATAR 64.50
Piloting: ATAR 70.25Duration
Full-time 3 yearsLocation
Melbourne City
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
Overview
Are you ready to work across operational, management and planning roles in the dynamic and vibrant aviation industry?
With RMIT, you'll gain a broad awareness of the aviation industry and a range of analytical skills, giving you a comprehensive appreciation of the aviation operating environment. You'll develop breadth and depth of thinking, and the ability to solve problems relevant to the aviation industry.
The degree contains two specialised streams:
The Aviation Operations and Management stream focuses on developing a breadth of skills and knowledge across the aviation industry. This includes operational and management aspects of airlines and airports, ground handling and safety.
The Piloting stream is where you'll gain the skills to become a commercial pilot, while also learning about the aviation industry. Flight training can be taken in conjunction with RMIT Flight Training at Point Cook or Bendigo.
You’ll also be able to tailor the degree to suit your interests and desired career path, through many general, business and aviation electives.
Study aviation at RMIT
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Why study aviation at RMIT?
- Study with a leading organisation
RMIT has been involved in aerospace and aviation education and training for more than 75 years so we have a strong history in educating aviation professionals. - We tailor the degree to you
You can tailor the degree to suit your interests and desired career opportunities through a number of general, business, and aviation electives. - Practical and industry-focused approach
Project-based learning and work-integrated learning means you graduate equipped to be effective in a wide range of roles and levels.
Details
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This degree undertakes a practical and industry-focused approach. A feature is project-based learning and work-integrated learning (WIL) to ensure you graduate with the skills to work effectively in rapidly changing environments.
In the final year of the degree you’ll undertake the Capstone Aviation Industry Project in which you’ll receive feedback from industry practitioners.
This degree has connections to a range of aviation industry organisations.
In all years of the degree, industry-based professionals deliver lectures that are designed to enhance your understanding of the aviation industry.
Some final-year projects are also supported by aviation industry professionals.
This program has connections to a range of aviation industry organisations.
In all years of the program, industry-based professionals deliver lectures that are designed to enhance your understanding of the aviation industry.
Some final-year projects are also supported by aviation industry professionals.
RMIT encourages you to aspire to a global career, not just a local one.
Through partner organisations in Europe, Asia and the United States, the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) offers workplace training and academic research placements of between six and 12 months.
There are also opportunities to study abroad through global work, exchange and study experiences.
This program is also delivered as a top-up in Singapore in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Management.
The BP070 program contains two specialised streams:
Aviation operations and management stream (Plan code BP070P6)
Year 1
You’ll develop a breadth of skills and knowledge across the aviation industry.
Year 2
You’ll learn the operational and management aspects of airlines and airports, ground handling, and safety.
Year 3
While completing your studies you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your preferred area of future employment.
Piloting stream (Plan code BP070PL)
Year 1
You’ll develop a breadth of skills and knowledge across the aviation industry.
Year 2
You’ll learn the operational and management aspects of airlines and airports, as well as cargo and logistics, ground handling, and safety.
You’ll also undertake your Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL).
Year 3
While finishing your studies you’ll undertake your Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) and Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL).
Choose a program structure
Choose a program structure
Program code: BP070
VTAC Code
If you are eligible to apply via VTAC, copy and paste the below code into VTAC search.
- Plan BP070P6 - 3200332911
- Plan BP070PL - 3200532931
Please ensure that you have checked the admissions requirements and apply page before applying.
VTAC Code
If you are eligible to apply via VTAC, copy and paste the below code into VTAC search.
- Plan BP070P6 - 3200332913
- Plan BP070PL - 3200532933
Please ensure that you have checked the admissions requirements and apply page before applying.
Career
Professionals in the aviation industry are in demand, not only in Australia, but across the globe. With a rapidly growing population that seeks to travel internationally, the need for well-planned and managed airlines, airports and related organisations will become even more important.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) will prepare you to play an important role in meeting the needs of the aviation industry, and RMIT graduates continue to be highly employable.
Graduates may choose to embark on professional careers in the following areas:
- airline management
- airline operations
- airport management
- airport operations
- airport planning
- aviation charter business
- aviation consulting
- aviation regulation and safety
- commercial pilot
Graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations including:
- Jetstar Group
- Qantas Airways
- Australian Defence Force
- Airservices Australia
- Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd
- Regional Express
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 Applied Science (Aviation) 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.
NOTE; The BP070PL plan is only available in the midyear/July intake to applicants who:
- have completed AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots); or
- are commercial airline pilots; or
- are RAAF pilots, air combat officers, air traffic controllers or similar, with experience working with aircraft.
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.
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
- Satisfactory completion in Business Management, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics equals 1 aggregate point per study.
- Overall maximum of 3 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.
You must have satisfactorily completed at least four courses (subjects) (0.5 EFTSL) at an Australian undergraduate level (or overseas equivalent). You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
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:
Subject adjustments
- Satisfactory completion in Business Management, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics equals 1 aggregate point per study.
- Overall maximum of 3 points.
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.
Additional information
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.
*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.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, there may be other RMIT programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program. Explore pathway options.
To study this program 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 (Paper Based Test): minimum score of 580 (TWE 4.5)
- 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.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
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
Find your pathway
The Piloting stream of this course offers pathway options.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this stream, a formal pathway might be your way in. Undertaking a course, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course or stream. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree and helping you get the degree you want.
Use our Pathway finder or contact us for more information.
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.
Management stream
If you have completed a nationally recognised Diploma of Engineering in aerospace or aviation you may be eligible for up to 96 credit points (equivalent to one year) in advanced standing.
If you have completed an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering, aerospace or aviation, you may be eligible for up to 144 credit points (equivalent to 1.5 years) of advanced standing.
Fees
Aviation operations and management stream (Plan BP070P6)
In 2021, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$3,950 to AU$14,500*.
* Note: additional fees apply to students undertaking the Piloting stream (plan BP070PL). See below for more detail.
Aviation operations and management stream (Plan BP070P6)
The annual tuition fee for 2021 is AU$39,360.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2021 commencement is AU$123,840.
* Note: additional fees apply to students undertaking the Piloting stream (plan BP070PL). See below for more detail.
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 2021, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$3,950 to AU$14,500.
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 2021 for commencing students
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2021 |
|---|---|
| Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture | $3,950 per standard year $493 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 | $7,950 per standard year $993 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $11,300 per standard year $1,412 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture | $14,500 per standard year $1,812 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 2021 is $313.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA‑HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
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.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Piloting stream (Plan BP070PL)
The Piloting stream is where you’ll gain the skills required to become a commercial pilot, while also learning about the aviation industry. Flight training will be taken in conjunction with RMIT Flight Training at Point Cook or Bendigo.
Students who undertake flight training will incur additional costs, which are detailed in the sections below.
Piloting stream BP070PL students
The Piloting stream is where you’ll gain the skills required to become a commercial pilot, while also learning about the aviation industry. Flight training will be taken in conjunction with RMIT Flight Training at Point Cook or Bendigo.
Students who undertake flight training will incur additional costs, which are detailed in the sections below.
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 2021 you will be charged the 2021 course fee, and if you take a course in 2022 you will be charged the 2022 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 $155,448 (2021 indexed rate).
A 25% 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* |
2021 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 |
AERO2623 |
Intro to CPL |
5 |
$9,840 |
12 |
10 |
15 |
AERO2587 |
AERO2622 |
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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 fee |
Semester* |
Flying hours - dual |
Flying hours - solo |
AERO2467 |
AERO2619 |
Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence |
M1572 |
$18,120 |
4 |
26.6 |
10 |
AERO2470 |
AERO2618 |
Flying to Private Pilot Licence |
M1433 |
$9,480 |
5 |
20 |
6 |
AERO2586 |
AERO2616 |
Commercial Pilot Licence Flying |
M1434 |
$24,600 |
6 |
27 |
39 |
AERO2576 |
AERO2623 |
Intro to Commercial Pilot Licence |
M1750 |
$4,920 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
* Based on standard full-time progression.
Equipment
RMIT Code |
Item |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |