The School of Aviation is an Air NZ Preferred Flight Training Organisation. After a rigorous selection process Air New Zealand chose four Preferred FTOs (PFTO) to provide airline-informed ab-initio flight training. Massey University is the only PFTO provider offering an integrated aviation degree.
Undergraduate programmes
- Bachelor of Aviation
- Bachelor of Aviation Management
- Certificate in Aviation Studies (60 credits)
- Graduate Diploma in Aviation
Postgraduate programmes
DOCTORATES
Professional development
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
SHORT COURSE – REMOTE PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS)
Massey provides a professional two day course introducing RPAS operators to aviation legislation and safety processes. This course gives you a good understanding of the regulations around unmanned aerial vehicles and other remotely controlled aviation craft. It will prepare you for your CAA PART 102 certification application.
SHORT COURSE – CAANZ INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES COURSE
This course is for those training to be a flight instructor. It is a prerequisite for the CAANZ Category D and C initial instructor rating, and is a mandatory requirement before attempting a relevant flight test. You must have a commercial pilots licence to undertake this course. It will provide you with the knowledge, attitudes, skills and techniques to aid you in instructing within the aviation environment.
Aviation careers
Becoming a pilot
Being a pilot is a sought-after job for a reason. If you love flying you could get paid for doing what you love! There’s obviously the potential for international travel as part of your job like the pilots for the global airlines flying huge planes thousands of miles. Or you could end up living in interesting, remote locations perhaps helping life-saving services like the flying doctors in Australia. Whatever path you choose, if flying is your passion becoming a pilot will never feel like a job.
What do I study?
Massey University is the only university in New Zealand that offers a degree that qualifies you as a professional pilot – the Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot).
This degree enhances your opportunities with airlines which are increasingly looking for tertiary trained professional pilots. Adding a BAv degree to your CV becomes a definite advantage when you are considering moving to more senior aviation industry roles mid-career. It then serves as a springboard to postgraduate study in aviation.
The BAv is a three-year degree and is recognised internationally.
Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot)
Becoming an aviation professional
Careers in aviation are not all about flying. There are a wide range of careers with aviation or aviation-related organisations. These may include management, logistics like cargo and passenger handling, communications, air accident investigation, customer service, sales or marketing roles.
As well as airlines, in New Zealand employers like Airways New Zealand and the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority are looking for people with these sorts of skills.
What do I study?
You will enrol in the Bachelor of Aviation Management. This is a three-year degree.
You will gain an understanding of the human factors in aviation, airline strategic management, and airport operational management. You will also have the opportunity to undertake an internship course (aviation practicum). This means that as part of your study you will gain real-life experience with the industry, giving you a real advantage when you are job-seeking.
Bachelor of Aviation Management
Aviation Open Day
12 September 2020 (Saturday), 9am – 3.30pm
Massey’s Aviation Open Day offers a chance to view our facilities, take part in trial flights (must be pre-booked), view presentations on programmes and careers and talk to current aviation students. Hall of Residence tours also available. You must pre-register for this event.