Departmental Aim
The Department of Aviation was set up to provide the
highest level of training in the aviation sciences whilst
also offering students the chance to soar above the earth.
"Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with
your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and will always
long to return".
- Leonardo da Vinci
Department of Aviation Home Page
News and Events
ATPL Theory 2008 UNSW Aviation will be running ATPL theory courses in 2008.
IMPORTANT: Postgraduate Fee Schedule for 2008 All current and prospective Postgraduate students are advised to view the latest 2008 Tuition Fee Schedule as listed on the UNSW website.
Postgraduate Aviation - Summer Semester 2008 Summer semester for postgraduate coursework distance education studies commences on the 2nd January 2008. Students are encouraged to enrol into summer semester subjects a soon as possible.
UNSW Aviation student investigates ATC acceptance of automation Marek Bekier, a current postgraduate research student of UNSW is conducting research with a focus on automation within the air traffic management environment. Marek would like to invite all air traffic controllers to participate in this research.
"Pilot shortage threatens fleet growth" (BRW) A pilot shortage could have a negative impact on the fleet expansion and cost savings plans of the leading airlines. Qantas, its subsidiary Jetstar and Virgin Blue plan to bring in a large number of aircraft in the next few years, including long-haul aircraft to service new international routes.
Business Review Weekly, 15 Mar 2007