Program Overview
UniSQ's Bachelor of Aviation offers comprehensive training for careers in aviation, with specialized paths in Flight Operations and Aviation Management. Students benefit from world-class flight simulators, industry-experienced instructors, and a professional development program. Career prospects include roles in flight operations, air traffic control, aviation regulation, and the Defence Force.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
UniSQ's Bachelor of Aviation prepares students for careers in the aviation industry, offering two study paths: Flight Operations and Aviation Management. The program emphasizes aviation-specific courses, including aviation safety systems, human performance in aviation, aviation business, and aircraft operations. Flight Operations students can obtain professional pilot qualifications from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The program includes a professional development program that contributes to the degree and features instruction from experienced aviation professionals. Students have access to world-class flight simulators in their first year, replicating real-world flight scenarios.
Teaching:
UniSQ's Bachelor of Aviation is taught by current and former airline, military, and instructor pilots, as well as aviation managers who are both academics and industry professionals. The program utilizes state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 and A320 airliner simulators for multi-crew simulated training.
Careers:
A Bachelor of Aviation from UniSQ opens up various career paths, including:
- Flight operations team member
- Air traffic controller/services
- Flying instructor
- Air safety investigator
- Aviation regulator
- Air freight services
- The Defence Force
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Air Transport Safety Bureau as a safety investigator
Other:
- UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for graduate starting salaries by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
- The program provides students with the opportunity to work for mock companies that accurately represent the workplace, helping them master corporate operations.
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Entry Requirements:
To be considered for entry into a Bachelor of Aviation, you must meet specific entry requirements. You will require an ATAR of 62.70 and sound knowledge in English and General Mathematics. To study Flight Operations you will also have to obtain a Class 1 medical certificate and UniSQ aviation uniform. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a Tertiary Preparation Pathway program can be completed in as little as one semester and can provide entry into a Bachelor of Aviation.
