Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
RMIT University
Program Overview
Designed in collaboration with industry, the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career as a pilot.
Blending aviation theory with practical flying lessons, your studies in this associate degree will prepare you to undertake the CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) Commercial Pilot Licence theory and flight tests. In addition to your pilot training, you may also undertake subjects in instrument and instructor ratings to further your knowledge and capabilities in this exciting industry.
Melbourne, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 70,080
IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 60
Modules
- Introduction to Aircraft
- Theory to Recreational Pilot Licence
- Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence
- Theory to Private Pilot Licence
- Flying to Private Pilot Licence
- Human Factors in Aviation
- Introduction to Commercial Pilot Licence
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM
- To be eligible for the course, 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 courses. Students also need to have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 or above (based on the RMIT 4 point scale) or an equivalent GPA score of 5.0 or above (based on a seven-point scale) for the duration of their degree and Australian work rights.
Overseas
AUD $70,080 per year
Roles you may find immediately after graduation may include charter and freight operation, air-work/agricultural operations, major and regional airlines, emergency services, flight training organisations, seasonal bushfire spotting and beach patrols