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Courses for future leaders in airline and airport operations

Contrary to popular belief the bulk of careers in the Aviation industry are in areas other than Flight Crew. Swinburne's Management courses are aimed at the training and education of future professional managers, in particular those aspiring to leadership in airline and airport operations and technical management, and in regulatory authorities and similar organisations.

What Careers can I move into when I graduate?

Past graduates have developed careers in a diverse range of specialist areas in airlines, airports, regulatory authorities and associated organizations including:

  • Commercial Management
    • Network planning, Revenue management, Sales & Marketing
  • Safety & Compliance Management
    • Compliance Documentation, Quality Assurance, Security, Safety Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs.
  • Airports & Ground Operations
    • Airport & Facilities Planning, Ramp Operations & Baggage Services, Network Performance, Aircraft Coordination
  • Flight Operations
    • Crew Management, Operational Support, Training, Performance & Testing
  • Network Operations
    • Flight Planning, Resource Planning, Flight Planning, Crewing & Rostering, Aircraft Control, Maintenance Support
  • Engineering & Maintenance
    • Aircraft Configuration, Technical Library & Records, Maintenance Planning, Supply & Logistics
  • Passenger Services
    • Passenger Relations, Cabin Standards, Cabin Crew Management, Catering & Cleaning, Training

Which course is right for You?

For further information about these courses and how to apply, please select the appropriate link below.

  • Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
    The Bachelor of Aviation (Management) course is designed to equip students with an understanding of the broad range of challenges facing a manager in the Air Transportation industry and the ability to develop a high level of expertise in any chosen facet of aviation management. It is a three year full time program.

  • Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Business
    This four year program integrates the key elements of the Bachelor of Aviation (Management) with Swinburne's Bachelor of Business. During the business studies students undertake a management major and a choice of minor studies.
    The program is well suited to a student wishing to undertake extensive business studies and a broad degree program in conjunction with the more specialised Management program.

  • Bachelor of Aviation (Management) - Indian Students
    This course is aimed for those who to pursue a career in the non-flying areas of the air transportation industry. Most of the career opportunities in this industry are in areas other than flight crew.