RMIT has been educating aerospace engineers for 80 years and has been training commercial pilots since 1994, with over 3500 pilots and flight instructors graduating in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region to date.
With its sector-leading fleet, advanced research facilities in Melbourne and flight training sites at Point Cook (home of the RAAF) and in regional Victoria (Bendigo), the RMIT Aviation Academy is uniquely positioned to support the Australian aviation sector meet the challenges the of today and tomorrow.
The RMIT Aviation Academy is at the forefront of aviation education, training, and research. It is sector-leading in pilot training with the largest owned fleet in Australian Higher Education.
With advanced research facilities in Melbourne and flight training sites at Point Cook (home of the RAAF) and in regional Victoria (Bendigo), RMIT offers students and clients easy access to airspace, terrain, and urban development to maximise navigational experiences. RMIT students are also connected with industry leaders for global career opportunities.
Just as we support students to prepare for their aviation career, we’re also there to support professionals at all levels to continue their learning throughout the entirety of their career.
We partner with governments and aviation organisations to support workforce development and across everything from flight training to non-technical skill development.
Being part of RMIT University means we have the unique opportunity to support the ongoing sustainability of the Australian aviation industry.
We’re growing our aviation research capability and focusing on:
With our programs offered RMIT Campuses in Melbourne and Vietnam and partnerships with universities in Hong Kong, China and Singapore* we bring a global perspective to all we do.
The RMIT Aviation Academy can provide tailored solutions for regional markets the world-over.
*Flight training is only offered in Australia.
Director: Lea Vesic
Email: lea.vesic@rmit.edu.au
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 - 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.
