Australia’s RMIT Aviation Academy Welcomes Over 100 Student Pilots for 2026 Intake

Australia – RMIT University’s STEM College has commenced Semester 1 with more than 100 new student pilots beginning flight training in 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Australia’s larger university-linked aviation education providers with its RMIT Aviation Academy.

An additional 150+ students have enrolled in non-flight aviation management programmes, supporting broader industry workforce development beyond cockpit roles. The aviation cohort forms part of a wider multi-college intake, with thousands of students commencing studies across RMIT’s four colleges.

AFM previously reported about RMIT Aviation Academy's record-breaking 2025, with major training milestones, fleet expansion, and new program launches positioning the academy as a growing force in Australia’s flight training landscape.

• RMIT Aviation Academy flew over 20,000 flight hours in 2025 – the highest in its history.

• The academy aims to increase this to 25,000 hours in 2026, supported by further fleet expansion, particularly in the multi-engine category.

• Four new aircraft were added to the training fleet in 2025.

• Approximately 60 aviation degree students graduated during the year.

• The first VietJet Air cadet pilot cohort is nearing the completion of their training, a significant milestone in the academy’s international cadet partnerships.

• The Safety Academy, launched in partnership with Qantas Group, was introduced in 2025, adding to the academy’s training offerings.

• The academy also plans to launch new flight simulators and announce new training agreements in 2026.

Source: Justin Brownjohn (RMIT University) Photo Credit: RMIT Aviation Academy