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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Professor Zheng Lei
Department ChairDepartment of Aviation
Academic staff
| Name |
Position |
Contact |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Tommy Cheung |
Associate Professor, Aviation Postgraduate Course Director | ||
| Professor Zheng Lei |
Department Chair |
EN704 |
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| Yun Maung | Lecturer, Aviation | ymaung@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Dr Rockie Kuok | Lecturer, Aviation | rkuok@swinburne.edu.au | EN702e |
Course Advisory Committee
| Name |
Title |
Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| TBD (Chair) |
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| Mr Greg Fordham |
Director |
Airbiz Aviation Strategies |
| Mr Peter Evans |
Senior Advisor |
Airservices Australia |
| Mr Brent Hayward |
Managing Director |
Dedale Asia Pacific |
| Dr Richard Batt |
Manager International |
Australian Transport Safety Bureau |
| Mr Nigel Fanning |
Head of Commercial Australia and New Zealand |
Jetstar Airways |
| Adrian Jakobovic |
Head of Operations Support |
Tiger Airways Australia |
| Captain Adrian Young |
Head of Flying Operations and Chief Pilot |
Qantas Link Airways |
| Ms Sarah Renner |
Executive General Manager-Aviation and Transport |
ISS Facility Services Australia |
| Mr Darryl Gerlach |
Consultant & Advisor to Skytraders |
Skytraders |
| Captain Steve Gist |
Manager Training and Checking, B737 |
Qantas Airways |
| Mr Mike Drinkall |
General Manager |
CAE Oxford Aviation Academy |
| Captain Phil Elliot |
Director, Flight Operations |
AHK Air Hong Kong |
| Captain Tegan Gray |
Chief Pilot and Head of Flying Operations |
Express Freighters Australia |
| Mr Simon Gandy |
Chief of Aviation |
Melbourne Airport |
| Mr Shane Carmody |
CEO and Director of Aviation Safety |
CASA |
| Mr Paul Ferguson |
CEO Moorabbin Airport Corporation |
Australian Airports Association |
Latest news
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- University
- 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 -
- Aviation
- Sustainability
- Engineering
Australian-made sustainable powders to drive the future of advanced manufacturing
A high-tech spinout from Swinburne University of Technology will deliver Australian-made High Entropy Material (HEM) powders, developed from recycled industrial feedstocks, to advanced manufacturing and 3D printing facilities.
Thursday 27 March 2025 -
- Aviation
Swinburne student navigates new heights with International Aviation Womens Association annual scholarship
When Beatrice Lorenzo first began studying aviation at Swinburne University of Technology, she found herself massively outnumbered by her male classmates. But now she’s facing the industry’s gender stereotypes head-on and packing her bags to fly to Dublin, Ireland, to attend the International Aviation Womens Association Annual Conference in November.
Friday 18 October 2024 -
- Sustainability
International project makes hydrogen storage lighter for future transport
Swinburne has collaborated with the University of Stuttgart to create an innovative new hydrogen storage technology could lead to safer, lighter and faster zero emissions transport in the future.
Tuesday 15 October 2024 -
- Technology
- Aviation
- Sustainability
Swinburne partners with Latrobe City Council to propel Victoria’s Advanced Air Mobility precinct
Swinburne has become the first Foundation Member of the newly established Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct.
Friday 03 May 2024
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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.