Department of Aviation
A leader in aviation education for the past 28 years, Swinburne delivers innovative flying and aviation management programs.
Whether you’re interested in becoming a pilot or aviation management, we offer courses that pave the way to a successful career. All are developed and reviewed in consultation with key players in industry and taught by teachers with significant industry experience.
Explore our courses
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Aviation Management
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Professional Piloting
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Human Factors
Our people
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Associate Professor Tommy Cheung
Department Chair
Academic staff
| Name |
Position |
Contact |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Vanessa Beanland | Associate Professor; Aviation Postgraduate Course Director | vbeanland@swinburne.edu.au | EN706a |
| Dr Tommy Cheung |
Associate Professor; Department Chair | EN706d | |
| Salim Hijazeen | Lecturer (Education Specialist) | shijazeen@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Professor Zheng Lei |
Professor; Director of Flight Training | EN704 |
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| Yun Maung | Lecturer, Aviation; Aviation Undergraduate Course Director | ymaung@swinburne.edu.au | EN706b |
| Dr Rockie Kuok | Lecturer, Aviation | rkuok@swinburne.edu.au | EN702e |
| Dr Adetokunbo Arogbonlo | Senior Lecturer, Aviation | EN706c |
Course Advisory Committee
| Name |
Title |
Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Young (Chair) | Head of Safety | Qantas Link - Network Aviation/ Qantas |
| Catherine Baird | Ex SVP Cabin Crew Training | Emirates |
| Greg Fordham | Director | Airbiz Aviation Strategies Pty Ltd |
| Matthew Franzi | COO | Jetstar |
| James Garth | Senior Technologist - Autonomy | BAE Systems Australia |
| Darryl Gerlach | Consultant & Advisor to Skytraders | Skytraders |
| Ken King | CEO and Co-Founder | Freespace Operations |
| Matt Marais | Executive General Manager Aviation | Avalon airport |
| Chris Mulholland | IOC manager | Qantas |
| Hilde Murphy | Captain | Qantas |
| Bunte, Niels | National Manager, Regulartory Services 1, Regulatory Oversight Division | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Alison O'Brien | Human Factor | Australian Transport Safety Bureau |
| Mark Wilson | Head of Airfield | Melbourne Airport |
| Alana Zuvela | People Manager, Operations Planning | Qantas |
Latest news
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Meet Swinburne’s Roo-ver Mission team
Roo-ver will be Australia's first lunar rover, and it’s being designed, built and tested in Australia. Swinburne is playing a key role in the design and construction of Roo-ver, through its involvement in the ELO2 Consortium.
Wednesday 26 November 2025 -
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Swinburne’s Mobile Innovation Lab hits the road
Swinburne’s Mobile Innovation Lab is a cutting-edge mobile facility designed for research, industry collaboration, STEM education, training and outreach.
Thursday 06 November 2025 -
- Astronomy
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- Aviation
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Shaping space innovation at the International Astronautical Congress
The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) united over 7,000 delegates from more than 90 countries to explore the future of space. Swinburne staff and students delivered 20 talks, panels and presentations, showcasing Australia’s growing leadership in research and education.
Friday 10 October 2025 -
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- Aviation
Swinburne contributes to $270.5m Australian manufacturing research initiative
The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) seeks to transform Australia's healthcare, aerospace, and construction sectors.
Monday 28 April 2025 -
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- Aviation
Swinburne showcases cutting-edge aerospace, space technology and manufacturing at Avalon Airshow 2025
Swinburne showcased groundbreaking contributions to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, detect and protect research, and space technology at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.
Monday 31 March 2025
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Contact the Department of Aviation
For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at Dean-SchoolofEngineering@swinburne.edu.au.