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Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) at RMIT University, designed in collaboration with industry, equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a pilot. Blending aviation theory with practical flying lessons, the program prepares students to undertake the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Commercial Pilot Licence theory and flight tests, and students may also undertake subjects in instrument and instructor ratings. Flight training takes place at RMIT's Point Cook campus.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1 $24,000 $61,480 $85,480 Year 2 $28,800 $58,520 $87,320 Total $52,800 $120,000 $172,800 Note: Fees are indicative and will vary based on individual study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees apply to the year indicated only. (e.g. you will be charged at the 2027 rate for any courses taken in 2027, and at the 2028 rate for any courses taken in 2028). Defer your payment You may be eligible to apply for a FEE-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of your tuition fees up to the HELP loan limit of $193,259 (2027 indexed rate). 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 . Learn more about fees for undergraduate study Fee assistance FEE-HELP loans You may be eligible to apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme. FEE-HELP loans are available to eligible students, such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa. The 2027 HELP loan limit for Associate Degree of Aviation (Professional Pilots) students is $193,5259. A 20% loan fee applies, which does not count towards the HELP loan limit. For more information visit Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist . SA-HELP loans 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. How does a HELP loan work? If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, on your behalf, the Australian Government will pay RMIT your tuition fees up to the HELP loan limit and/or your SSAF. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt. You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Prerequisites: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 23 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . AND Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or equivalent studies. Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT . We will consid
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