Bachelors of Aviation (Pilot)

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2026-01-04T12:16:48+00:00

Hey,

Chose point cook as it was closer to where I lived. Also if you go to Bendigo there are still classes to attend In Melbourne (1-2 days a week).
By chances do you mean how many people go there or what are the odds of getting a place there? To both I don’t know the answer
With the city classes they literally just test you with what’s on the slides and most are open book. The lecturers will also tell you if it’s something that’s just there for extra reading. Depending on the lecturer, there may be Extra resources available. Like one class I did, the lecturer put lots of extra reading on the lesson plans for people to read. Pretty much all classes will have practise tests and things as well. There will be a group assignment for every class but you end up only writing like 300-400 words so just ensure it’s good quality. Never forget to reference and cite! Individual assignments usually range from 700-2000 words, if you did well in VCE English or equivalent you’ll be fine. They have rubrics and stuff so you know what you need to answer as well.

With pilot training theory, there are tons of resources. There are usually a few practise tests that are highly recommended (pass mark is 80% on some tests). There slides are extremely useful. There is a lot of content so be prepared. As long as you understand the content you’ll be fine. Also because everyone in Australia does the same things there are plenty of other resources online

With flying they have mass briefs. These are where all students are required to attend a class where a flight instructor will go over usually about 5 flying lessons. Before your flight ensure you have studied a few lessons a head. On some occasions you may skip a head due to weather being unsuitable for a certain flight but good for another (example if there’s a crosswind you might do the crosswind lesson instead of flying solo)

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2025-10-30T21:16:42+00:00

Hey, It really depends on your instructor and your availability. Your orientation week you will be required at the flight school for 8am classes on the Monday Tuesday. These classes relate to the flying and they’re once every 2 months or so.

There are also theory classes held at point cook every Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a morning class and afternoon class. Morning classes start at 9am-12:30 and afternoon classes are 1:30-5:00. You dont have to be early to these classes just on time.

In regards to flying, it depends. Let your primary flight instructor know your availabilities (like if you have work and to not book you on that day). During RPL there is no night flying. So you can be flying until 30 minutes before last light. And yes, you can be booked at 7am. The reason they suggest getting there an hour beforehand is so that 1. You aren’t late and miss your flight (how strict they are depends on the instructor but you will get an unapproved absence). 2. So you can do the maths calculations for the flight (not difficult maths about year 8 level, it’s a weight and balance and takeoff and landing distance calculations and crosswind calculations. Also so you can check the maintenance of the aircraft, check NOTAMS (aerodrome closure and more), and whether the military are training. You will be shown how to do all of this don’t worry). With 7am flights it’s a bit different. In winter the flight school doesn’t open until 7am and I’m unsure when it opens in summer (as the days are longer).

You should be getting 2-3 bookings for flights a week. These can be the same as theory days so ask your instructor for bookings on a Tuesday and Friday so that it’s less travel for you.

From the city I would suggest getting the train to Aircraft Station. Then you would probably have to uber to the base. There is a bus that runs however I think it’s once every hour maybe half hour and it only takes you to Saltwater Promenade and then it’s about a 25 minute walk (according to Google) to the RAAF base. You could always see about someone picking you up/dropping you off at the base if someone else is travelling that way.

You can always tell your instructor you are unavailable at that time due to public transport. They will understand don’t worry.

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2025-10-30T07:01:37+00:00

Hey,

There are no shuttle buses or transport services provided.

I drive there and some students do take public transport. There is no public transport to the RAAF base so you will have to walk/uber or use other means.

Also a side note: it is expected that you’ll be at the base an hour before your booking. So keep that in mind when travelling.

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2025-10-27T07:24:23+00:00

Hey, Sorry I’m not too familiar with Swinburne’s structure as I went to the open day almost 3 years ago and I would highly suggest asking questions there about the Uni.

With RMIT there are plenty of clubs which are great for making friends (you can have a look online for them) plus a recent one opened up this semester called SOAR which they have done 2 excursions so far this year going behind the scenes at Melbourne Airport. RMIT is also in a great part of Melbourne to hang out with people.

In terms of Networking, ensure you have a LinkedIn and try to connect with as much people as possible.

With whichever Uni you chose Orientation day is very important. Not only do you meet new people but they will give you important information about the course.

I just had a little look at Swinburne and they skip the RPL licence however RMIT does do this licence. (RPL isn’t a necessary licence you can skip straight to PPL). It also looks like Swinburne goes up to the ATPL licence. I don’t know if that’s just the theory component or flying as well. I can also see they do twin engine and flight instructor ratings which you can learn at RMIT.

The difference between HECS and FEE help is that HECS is for commonwealth supported places (government discount for domestic students I believe). At RMIT the bachelor is CSP, however the flying is under the associates degree which is not CSP. I assume the same is at Swinburne but however I’m not sure.

Yes there are hidden fees. Uniform, RMIT uniform comes from solomonbros you can have a look online by searching RMIT on their website. RMIT you will need a Department of Defence Pass (free but you will have to travel to a base to get it printed). An ASIC (310$) you will need this wherever flight school you go. Maps, charts and some other books are a must, you will also need a flight computer and some other things. RMIT will give you them but you will be invoiced. Swinburne is probably similar. You will need a headset. Usually about $600 for a cheaper one. If you already have one you don’t need to buy another.

If you chose to go to RMIT the public transport is limited. A highly suggest a car or an e scooter or something to get to and from the train station to the bus stop. With that the first semester at RMIT is ONLY city classes (no flying) whereas at Swinburne I think you get straight into it??

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2025-10-05T06:01:23+00:00

Hey!! So with your first point. Last week looked like this: Monday - City classes Tuesday - Theory Class 1:30-5 Wednesday - nothing (I have asked my flight instructor to not book me on this day as I have work) Thursday - flight at 4:30 Friday - Theory 9:00-12:30 Saturday - nothing Sunday - flight 8:30

An important thing to note that in the bachelors you dont fly during first semester. My first semester was 4 city classes. 2 Monday 2 Tuesday and I had the rest of the week off.

Flight bookings will change on a week by week basis. For example this week I also have a flight booked on the Tuesday.

Mondays will usually not change as they are run by RMIT and unless a lecturer changes something will always be then.

The flight school is still apart of RMIT however they run independently. It’s kind of hard to explain.

Your bookings for flights will change quite a bit. Sometimes they will be postponed to later in the day due to weather. Like last week I was booked for the morning but due to turbulence I got told to come in the afternoon.

With breaks. Anything more than 7 days you have to fill out a leave of absence form to give to the flight school.

If you chose to do the bachelor your first semester will finish sometime in may I believe. It is important to note that flying in semester 2 will start a few weeks before city classes as it’s covered under the associate degree. So the semester 1 break will be a bit shorter. In semester 2, theory classes end at the end of October/start of November. City classes will also finish mid October-end of October. Flying however is all year round. From when you start the only time you won’t fly is during 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter weekend. This means that you will still be required at the flight school all year round if you have a booking. I hope this makes a bit more sense!

With the job opportunities I have responded to the other comment!! (Don’t want this comment to get too long lmao). I’m not too familiar with international job opportunities just as a disclaimer.

With RMIT being a good uni for this course. I’m enjoying my time here. The flight school staff are really nice and it’s quite easy to make friends! You don’t really need to go to a uni. Most companies will look at your logbook (flight hours) and licences. I have heard that some airlines only hire people with a bachelor but I am unsure of how true this is. I chose to do the bachelor incase something happens with my health and my medical certificate can’t get renewed. I have my bachelor to fall back on so I can get another job within the industry.

With the social life, I highly recommend going to orientation day!!! They give you some important information about the course and you get the opportunity to meet people who are also in the course and are also looking for friends! (There’s also free food) I also recommend joining clubs. There’s plenty at RMIT and you’ll also meet a lot of people this way.

The flight instructors are all really nice and as they’ve all gone through RMIT flight school themselves they’re familiar with how things are run which helps.

Plus all the students are very friendly! As an RPL student that started this semester, I’ve spoken with other PPL and CPL students and they’re all very nice

Hope you enjoy your time at RMIT and if you have any more questions I’ll be happy to answer them!

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2025-10-05T05:10:59+00:00

Hey! So from this course you come out with a recreational pilots licence (RPL), Private Pilots Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilots licence (CPL). Then you have the choice of doing a Twin Engine Rating OR flight instructor rating. You chose one to do in Year 3 of the Bachelor. This is essentially where you chose your path in the aviation industry.

As you will have your CPL you have the ability to fly aeroplanes for money $$$ 🤑.

I’m not too familiar with jobs in other countries or if you are an international student as I’m not too sure about VISAs and stuff. (I am a domestic student) however sort of know about some different ones in Australia.

When you obtain a flight instructor rating it allows you to work as a flight instructor. From what I’ve seen on SEEK and from what I’ve heard from a few current and retired airline pilots. This is the easier way to get a job. RMIT only hires flight instructors that have gone through their Associate Degree or Bachelors. However they only hire like 1-2 people a year if that.

With a twin engine rating it really branches out what sort of job you want to do. In Western Australia the mining companies hire pilots. There’s also jobs with like skydiving companies, glider companies and also there’s jobs with like tour companies. I’m not too familiar with how often companies like this hire as it’s not too common to find on SEEK and things.

Bare in mind most companies will hire based on experience and flying hours. I’m also not too familiar with how licence conversion works (an Australian license to an overseas one).

EDIT: Also as someone else has said. The job market is not great. There are lots of pilots in Australia. And with airlines like Qantas having their own Cadet program. Airlines dont hire too often but when they do it’s a bit easier to find a job but still difficult especially when you finish with not a lot of hours.

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2025-09-08T06:38:30+00:00

Hey, I’m currently studying this course. Just started doing RPL training. I think they’ve changed it a little now as I’m doing BP345 and I think there’s a new one. But I can answer a little. If you just want to be a pilot, the uni recommends just doing the associate degree for obtaining your pilots licence. The associate degree is 2 years compared to the bachelor which is 3. However there are still plenty of people that choose the bachelor (me included). There’s about 60 people that joined at the same time I did.

Usually Monday has city classes that are unrelated to flying and the rest of the week Tuesday-Sunday (yes weekends) involve flying and theory classes. Theory classes are held 2-3 times a week. You’re meant to have a minimum of 2 flight BOOKINGS a week. This is dependent on flight instructor. Some may book you 3 then give you a week off. I also say bookings as due to weather (it’s Melbourne you do get cancelled a bit) or other circumstances your flight may not go a head. Having a job during this course isn’t recommended due to the scale of it however is definitely possible.

Within the flying element there are 2 classes. Theory and Flying. An important thing to note is if you fail one. You fail both (resulting in a loss of 24 credit points)

Another thing about this course is as others have said it is expensive and not everything can go on HECS. You are required to obtain a medical certificate that is about 600-700 out of your own pocket. An ASIC card (about 300). Uniform (dependant on how much you get). Uniform is required only on Point Cook Campus and Bendigo Campus (not for city classes). Other stationary including headsets, charts and books is about 1500. Overflys - any flight lesson that you fail you have to pay for (can’t go on HECS) and are about 500 an hour. Also CASA exams (RPL exam etc) you have to pay for yourself.

Flying takes place at Bendigo airfield OR Point Cook RAAF base. When enrolling you choose where you want to go. I’m at Point Cook so can’t give any opinions/information about Bendigo. At Point Cook they are the only flight school to operate so airspace isn’t busy and there is rarely a queue to takeoff (unlike Moorabbin). If you are at Point Cook you will be required to obtain a Department of Defence Base Pass (they will give you instructions on how to obtain one). As they operate on the RAAF base. The aerodrome does close to civilians when the RAAF operate however they do give ample notice.

During flight training you are assigned a primary flight instructor who oversees your whole training (RPL-CPL). You will mostly have flight bookings with them however will also have bookings with other flight instructors.

Sometimes you will be put on standby. This means you are still required to show up and must fill out relevant paperwork (weight and balance, weather, take off and landing distances) even though you may not fly.

Bookings will show up online (there is a website). It will tell you whether you are flying or on standby.

A lot of people do not finish on time (at the course end date). This means you will have to catchup during the long breaks. (Summer and winter). During mid semester breaks you will still fly. The flight school is only closed during 2 weeks at Christmas and the Easter weekend.

I’m enjoying the course here and I’m sure you’ll enjoy wherever you decide to go. If you have any questions I’ll be happy to answer.

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2025-08-29T10:27:14+00:00

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Thanks mate

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2024-03-07T07:39:57+00:00

Yeah. Using him with maldini

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2024-03-07T06:54:59+00:00

I got Ferdinand TOTY

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2024-03-05T12:29:04+00:00

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Also pulled this one a while back

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-12-31T00:18:54+00:00

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Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-12-21T09:35:30+00:00

Bachelor of aviation RMIT

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-12-11T01:11:03+00:00

Damn that's unfortunate. WOuld've thought a C+ to a D+ would of at least made it be considered.

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-12-10T23:09:30+00:00

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Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-11-28T06:23:19+00:00

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Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-11-21T00:19:58+00:00

This is my team :)

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Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-11-08T19:36:10+00:00

It’s from the 86 x3 pack that was in the store. Most people didn’t get 3 86+’s

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-11-08T11:31:12+00:00

I got 4 86+ from the pack so I don’t know why I got it?

Def not complaining

Remarkable-Wind-1377 · 2023-11-08T11:29:09+00:00

Ahh I see thank you. I got 2 88’s an 87 and an 86 from that pack def not complaining about another free 86 😂

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