Massey University School of Aviation
Massey University School of Aviation is an educational institute offering both a professional degree for aspiring pilots incorporating flight training (fixed wing only) with academic studies, and academic degrees for aviation managers.
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- Address Line 1: Massey University School of Aviation
- Address Line 2: Private Bag 11222
- Town: Palmerston North
- Phone: 0800MASSEY
- Email Address: a.c.smith@massey.ac.nz
- Website: http://www.massey.ac.nz
The degree Bachelor of Aviation is intended for career pilots, and focuses on inculcating professional values and qualities.
It is structured around a set of core papers delivered over a period of four semesters, during the first two years. The papers progressively introduce technical subjects, such as navigation, meteorology, air law, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, etc to the ATP level.
They also incorporate topics such as human factors, aviation psychology, crew resource management, threat and error management, etc. to a standard well in excess of the mandatory requirements for the issue of an Air Transport Pilot licence. Consequently, the students graduate with all of the examination credits for issue of an ATPL, i.e. a ‘frozen ATPL’
The training is delivered in Diamond DA40 single engine and DA42 twin engine aircraft equipped with Garmin 1000 avionics displays incorporating the latest technology such as moving map displays, terrain awareness warning systems and traffic avoidance systems.
The flight training syllabus is scenario based and designed to develop the necessary competencies and skills for operating advanced technology aircraft, while retaining the basic flying skills required of any professional pilot.
A special feature of the flight training programme in the School of Aviation is the Airline Bridging Course module at the end of the flight training phase. This is designed to prepare students for functioning as flight crew members in multi-crew air carrier operations.
Entry to this degree is competitive and students must appear before a selection panel prior to gaining admission to the degree. Successful students must also have University Entrance and a current NZ CAA Class One Medical Certificate.
The School of Aviation also offers Bachelor of Aviation Management, Master of Aviation, and Doctoral programs in Aviation
Most of these programmes are available to international students through distance learning, and a number of industry professionals are currently enrolled.
The programmes can be completed in three years, full time, or up to six years, part time. Currently, there are a number of students completing their PhD studies in aviation at the School.
