The School of Aviation at UNSW Sydney is uniquely positioned to serve the rapidly evolving aviation industry. Combining world-class education with industry knowledge and experience, our qualifications are competitively recognised throughout the world.
The School of Aviation has an accomplished and knowledgeable teaching and research team who are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of aviation experts. Our staff are currently conducting cutting edge research in Human Factors, Aviation Safety, Airline and Airport Management, Aviation Environment, Airport Logistics, and Tourism. Staff in Aviation encompass academics that are both current and partially-retired industry experts from a wide range of Senior Management positions in companies such as Qantas, Airservices Australia, CASA, ATSB and the Federal Airports Corporation.
We deliver our own flying training under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation certification (CASR Parts 141/142) conducted from our Flying Operations Unit at Bankstown Airport. The fleet comprises of single-engine Diamond DA-40CS and twin-engine Piper PA44 aeroplanes fitted with Garman G1000 flight navigation and display systems. The School also operates three flight training simulators, used for procedural and instrument training.
UNSW degrees prepare students for future leadership opportunities by providing graduates with the knowledge to succeed in the workforce. Undergraduate students study the Bachelor of Aviation in either the Management or Flying stream. Postgraduate programs such as the Graduate Diploma, available in both Flying and Management streams, and the Masters of Aviation Management, aim to provide professionals with the skills and knowledge to be effective leaders in a contemporary Aviation environment. The School also offers Research Programs at both an Honours and Doctorate level under guidance of an academic supervisor. Our graduates are highly employable and follow a wide range of careers in research and industry.
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Industry
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Higher Education
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Company size
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11-50 employees
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Headquarters
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Sydney, NSW
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Type
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Educational
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Founded
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1995