Aviation Academy
The RMIT Aviation Academy is at the forefront of aviation education and innovation. Your partner in delivering industry-leading products and services that provide you real-world solutions for the challenges facing aviation today and tomorrow.
Harnessing the infrastructure and cross-disciplinary capability across the university, RMIT Aviation Academy will be the front door to accessing the knowledge, innovation, skills and leadership required by individuals, government and organisations across the global aviation ecosystem.
RMIT University has a long-standing legacy in Aviation and Aerospace and for over 80 years has been a trusted partner and global leader in the industry.
The RMIT Aviation Academy is an agile enterprise that is able to respond to skills needs and market opportunities, offering a comprehensive aviation-related curriculum and work integrated learning ethos to aviation professionals across the entire industry eco-system.
Sector leading in pilot training with flight schools in Point Cook and Bendigo
Largest owned and modern aviation fleet in Australian higher education
International airline cadet flight training program
Industry-led and hands-on learning experiences for students wishing to explore a career in Aviation
Aviation theory and management programs delivered in Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong
Integrated across RMIT capabilities including through the Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence & Aerospace Centre and the RMIT School of Engineering
To be a globally respected Academy of choice for quality end-to-end market solutions supporting a safe and sustainable industry.
To inspire, educate and cultivate a proficient global aviation workforce through teaching excellence and enterprise in a collaborative, inclusive environment that promotes lifelong learning.
The Aviation Academy will create partnerships, support industry, and enable growth of aviation-related activities and capabilities domestically and internationally, with a particular focus across South East Asia.
We aim to:
We will continue to foster and enhance a continuous improvement culture that delivers commercial excellence and supports a strong and competitive industry for all our global partners.
We will continue to grow and facilitate commercial opportunities through knowledge transfer to develop competitive products and services that support social innovation.
We will support industry's efforts to enhance organisational diversity, resilience, and [digital] capability for the future through learning and teaching innovation pedagogy.
We will leverage strong partnerships to maximise social, cultural, and economic impact through local, regional, and global networks, including our physical presence in Vietnam.
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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
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.
