RMIT Flight TrainingAssociate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)

Marilyn AndreOperations Manager

Aviation Industry – Career Outlook

35% increase in demand for air travel in Asia Pacific

Estimated 500,000 pilots needed globally

Boeing estimates 192,300 new pilots will be required by 2032

Up to 13,000 new planes needed in Asia Pacific and corresponding need for new pilots. Boeing estimates 77,400 pilots needed in China alone

Pilot shortages expected in Europe and US as thousands of current pilots reach retirement age

CareersOn graduating, students may find immediate employment in:charter and regional airlinesoutback station flyingsightseeing flightsseasonal fire spotting and beach patrolsflight instructing (if they took theInstructor Rating elective)

After accruing significant flight hours and managerial qualifications students may go on to roles in commercial airlines like:• Chief Pilot• Fleet Manager• Flight Operations Manager• Flight Operations Inspector

Program structure

The Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) trains students for:

• General Flying Progress Test• Private Pilot Licence • Commercial Pilot Licence • Air Transport Pilot Licence • Choice between Instrument Rating or Instructor Rating

Licence exams are conducted independently by CASA.

Training provided for multi-engine aircraft as well as single.

Total syllabus for Commercial Pilot Licence is 160 hours flying (minimum), exceeding the minimum 150-hour CASA requirements.

Program Structure (RMIT and CASA)

CASAYear 1Semester 1

Year 1Semester 2

Year 2Semester 1

Year 2Semester 2

General Flying Progress Test examination

Private Pilot Licence examination

Commercial Pilot Licence examination

RMITGeneral Flying Progress TestPrivate Pilot Licence A

Private Pilot Licence B

Commercial Pilot Licence

Air Transport Pilot Licence examinationInstrument Rating examination (theory)

Air Transport Pilot LicenceEITHER Instructor RatingORMulti-Engine Command Instrument Rating

Entry Requirements

• 2014 Clearly-in ATAR: 52.55

Prerequisites

• Unit 3 and 4- at least 25 study score in English (ESL) or at least 20 in any other English

• At least 20 in Mathematics (any).

Recommended• A CASA Class 1 Medical Examination by a Designated Aviation

Medical Examiner (DAME).

FeesThe 2014 annual program fee is $59,520. Students are not charged on an hourly basis, as in some training schools

The program fees covers all -tuition in practical and theory courses,landing fees, internal testing officer fees,Air Traffic Navigation Service fees,prebrief and debrief costs.

FEE-HELPUnlike non-University accredited flight training programs, RMIT Flight Training students can take advantage of FEE-HELP to offset the cost of the program.• In 2014, FEE-HELP can cover up to $96,000 of program fees over the course

of a student’s total tertiary education.

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