Diploma Course Schedule of Fees

Flight Training Course Offerings and Diploma Schedule

Want to learn to fly with one of the best flying schools in Melbourne? Check out our flight training course offerings below. If you wish to apply please contact RVAC to register your expression of interest for a specific course.

Missed an intake date? Not a problem! Call the Royal Victorian Aero Club on +61 3 8586 7777 to discuss options to start your course or contact us online.

2026 Course Offers

Commercial Pilot Licence

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence -Aeroplane) – Commences 02/02/2026 – Applications open

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence -Aeroplane) – Commences 07/04/2026 – Applications open

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence -Aeroplane) – Commences 01/06/2026 – Applications open

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence -Aeroplane) – Commences 31/08/2026 – Applications open

Flight Instructor Rating

AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) 
– Commences 12/01/2026
– Applications open

AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) – Commences 13/07/2026 – Applications open

Instrument Rating

AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) 
– Commences 02/02/2026 – Applications open

AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) 
– Commences 06/07/2026 – Applications open

VET Delivered to School Students (VDSS)

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Recreational Pilot Licence – Year 1) 
– Commences 02/02/2026 – Applications open

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Private Pilot Licence – Year 2) 
– Commences 02/02/2026 – Applications open

2025 Course Offers

Commercial Pilot Licence

AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence -Aeroplane) – Commenced 01/09/2025 – Applications closed – Recognition of Prior Learning may be available

Flight Instructor Rating

AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) 
– Commenced 1/09/2025 –Applications closed – Recognition of Prior Learning may be available

Instrument Rating

AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) 
– Commenced 07/07/2025 – Applications closed

Advanced Diploma (MCC/ATPL Theory)

Dates Coming Soon

Interested in this course? Register an Expression of Interest

Student Ancillary Expenses

Not all costs are included in course Tuition Fees.

Generally, ancillary items remain the property of the student. These include items such as student uniforms, materials and equipment and textbooks.

With the exception of RPL and PPL CASA theory exams, all other CASA theory exams are conducted externally from RVAC and are payable by the student.

A list of items and approximate student ancillary expenses is located here.

Please note these are estimated costs. Prices for products purchased from external suppliers may change without notice.

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