HOW TO APPLY

Entrance Requirements

Selection Criteria

Recognition of Flight Experience

Program Costs

Completing the Application Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTACT DETAILS

Entrance Requirements
Academic Requirements

• Certificate, Diploma and Degree: satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Passes in Mathematics and Physics. 
  
• Postgraduate: applicants are generally expected to have a bachelor degree and be working or plan to work in the aviation industry. Consideration will be given for previous industrial and management experience.

Medical Requirements
Trainee professional pilots must pass the CASA Class 1 Pilot medical examination before starting the program. 

English Requirements
Trainee professional pilots must be able to speak and understand English clearly (for radio transmissions). All trainee professional pilots from non-English speaking countries must provide evidence of English proficiency. English language tuition is available prior to entering the program where required.

• Certificate/Diploma: IELTS - 5.5 (subject to individual profile) TOEFL Paper Based - 500+ (TWE 4.0+)TOEFL Computer Based - 213+ (TWE 4.0+)
   
• Degree: IELTS - 6.0 (bands 5.5 minimum) TOEFL Paper Based - 550+ (TWE 4.0+)TOEFL Computer Based - 213+ (TWE 4.0+)
   
• Postgraduate:IELTS - 6.5 (bands 6.0 minimum)TOEFL Paper Based - 580+ (TWE 4.5+)TOEFL Computer Based - 237+ (TWE 4.5+) 

Selection Criteria 
Acceptance of academic entry level will be assessed on a case by case basis. Applicants who have not satisfactorily completed Year 12 must demonstrate proficiency in English and Mathematics. 

Consideration is also given to mature age applicants (returning to study after an absence of one or more years from secondary education). Employment in the field of aviation is an advantage.

Recognition of Flight Experience
The Australian Civil Aviation Regulations recognise foreign civil flight crew licences and military aeronautical experience. In general, a person holding a foreign civil licence or who has received aeronautical training may be eligible for credit against an Australian licence or rating. This can be gained by presenting certifiable evidence that meet minimum aeronautical experience requirements specified in the Australian regulations, passing an air law written examination and undertaking theoretical and flight tests relevant to the licence or rating being sought.

Program Costs 
The total cost of the training program depends on the flight program option selected by the trainee professional pilot. A fee list can be obtained by contacting RMIT Flight Training.

Completing the Application Form
Students must complete the relevant application form and include all necessary attachments as specified on the form before submitting to RMIT. You will need Acrobat Reader to download any of these forms.

Local Students: 
Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

• Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor Programs: Applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), 40 Park Street, South Melbourne, and must follow any extra requirements listed in the VTAC Guide. The VTAC Guide can be purchased through newsagencies, normally from July onwards.

• Postgraduate Programs: complete the RMIT University Higher Education Postgraduate Full-Fee Direct Application Form.

International Students: 

• All Programs: complete the Application Form for Admission as an International Student.