Train to become a pilot at the Aviation Academy at Point Cook's Airfield, the oldest operating airfield in the world and birthplace of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Train to become a pilot at Point Cook Airfield, where 4500 feet of unrestricted airspace allows for a wide range of unrestricted training manoeuvres. With access to airspace, terrain and urban environments, trainees gain valuable navigational experience, building the confidence and skills to handle command under various operational conditions and to obtain a Commercial Pilot’s Licence.
RMIT holds an Air Operator’s Certificate, ensuring our graduates are highly employable, with more in-air flight hours than the industry minimum. Flight training is conducted in single-engine aircraft, including C172S Cessna Skyhawk, C182T Cessna Skylane, and the aerobatic 8KCAB Super Decathlon. After earning your Commercial Pilot’s Licence, you can pursue an optional instrument rating in our Frasca 242 flight simulator and the twin-engine PA44-180 Piper Seminole.
As the only operator at Point Cook, this minimises circuit congestion and delays, and enables more take-offs and landings per hour than many other airfields, improving training efficiency.
The Point Cook Airfield provides access to all types of airspace nearby and variable weather conditions created by mountains, sea and city environments.
Undertake practical flight training in world-class facilities consisting of a modern, purpose-built, pilot training complex and develop the necessary skills to gain a Commercial Pilots Licence.
Learn to fly in single- and multi-engine aircrafts and prepare to undertake the CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) Commercial Pilot Licence theory and flight tests.
Launch your flying career with a degree that equips you with both practical flying skills and valuable knowledge, allowing you to work either as a pilot or in aviation management.
Point Cook Airfield is located at RAAF Williams Base in Point Cook, approximately 22 kilometres south-west from Melbourne CBD, with convenient access by public transport and driving.
From Melbourne: Take the Metro Werribee Line train to Williams Landing Railway Station (Williams Landing) and connect with bus service 497, then walk or take a taxi to the RAAF Base.
From Melbourne International Airport or Avalon Airport (Geelong): Bus connections operate direct to Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station on Spencer Street, where you can take the Metro Werribee Line train to access Williams Landing. SkyBus Avalon Airport Transfers also drop off at the Werribee RSL (half way between Avalon and Melbourne). You can connect to the Metro Werribee Line Train Station and onwards to Point Cook from Werribee RSL.
The Point Cook campus is a 25-minute drive south-west of Melbourne via the Princes Freeway. To reach the campus, take the Point Cook Road exit and follow the signs to the RAAF Museum. RMIT is located just before the museum, on the left. Parking is available at the Point Cook campus.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
