The aviation industry is global, driven by changing markets and new technologies, and rapidly expanding. This opens up many and varied career opportunities for suitably educated and motivated professionals. This course is focused on developing your skills to succeed in this exciting & dynamic industry.

The course combines core studies spanning the aviation industry with the opportunity to dig deeper in such areas as:

• airline development and operations
• aviation logistics and air cargo operations
• remotely piloted aircraft systems
• airworthiness
• aerospace technology

During your study, you’ll increase both your understanding of the industry and be exposed to the contemporary issues it faces. You’ll also develop the skills to analyse and implement creative solutions to industry problems, identify opportunities and enhance your leadership and communication skills.

A key aspect of the program is the Aviation Research Project where you will expand on the knowledge gained throughout the course and have the opportunity to work on an in-depth qualitative and/or quantitative study that has a technical and/or managerial application within the industry.

Career Outcomes

There is a current and projected strong demand for aviation professionals both in Australia and globally. With a rapidly growing global population that seeks to travel both domestically and internationally, the need for well-planned and managed airlines, airports and related aviation organisations has become even more important.

Graduates with a relevant postgraduate qualification will be well prepared for a range of operational, management and planning roles in the aviation industry. These could include roles in areas such as:

• airline operations planning and management
• airline maintenance management and supervision
• airport landside and airside operations
• airport planning and management
• aviation safety management
• air cargo operations and planning

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Master of Science (Aviation) is not accredited, although it has been developed to align with the Engineers Australia accreditation framework.

Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practice as professional engineers.

Graduates of the Master of Science (Aviation) may be eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia.