Bachelor of Aviation Technology

The Bachelor of Aviation Technology is designed for those seeking a career in aviation, aerospace and information technology and attracts many students seeking non-flying positions within the aviation industry. The program will enable you to develop a thorough understanding of both theories and practices in aviation technology and explore the associated ethical, legal and security issues in this field.

Throughout the program you will study courses including aviation theory and cover exciting topics such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, air law, meteorology, navigation, pilot licenses and ratings, air service operations, aerodromes, airspace classifications, air traffic control and flight service, and handling emergencies. You will also develop sound knowledge in mapping techniques, aviation time, charts and publications, navigation computations, pilot navigation and radio navigation, the composition of the atmosphere, heat, temperature, pressure and humidity, atmospheric stability, clouds and precipitation, visibility, winds, air masses and fronts, flight considerations, synoptic meteorology and aviation weather services.

In addition to aviation administration, you will study topics such as the aviation engine, turbo and supercharging, propeller systems, hydraulics, electrical and ignition, fuel and carburetion, flight instrumentation, lift and drag, aerial manoeuvres, stability and control, takeoff and landing as well as flying techniques.

The second and third years of the program build on the foundation of aviation technology and enable you to gain high-level expertise in both information technology and business management. Furthermore, you will develop the skills you need to analyse problems critically and design effective solutions. Graduates are employed in non-flying positions within the aviation industry at both operational and management levels.

What am I studying?

Aviation technology combines aviation theory, information technology and business to support the transportation of both passengers and freight by aircraft. Aviation in Australia is a rapidly growing sector with over 45 million domestic passengers and more than 130 000 tonnes of freight taking flight in 2006.

Why Study Aviation at CQUniversity

CQUniversity offers degrees in engineering, mining and technology to suit a range of different career needs. Whether you are from a trades/technical background seeking to advance your skills, someone looking to commence a career as a professional engineer or an industry professional in search of further education or research opportunities, our programs allow you the flexibility to choose from key industry areas including aviation, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, mining and geoscience, maintenance management, railway signalling and operations, and power generation.

CQUniversity’s engineering and technology programs incorporate project-based learning in which you will undertake real-life engineering tasks, allowing you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. Through this innovative approach to learning, you’ll be able to combine the technical skills you acquire during your study with teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills; skills required for today’s workforce.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Aviation Technology you are able to work in a range of operational and management positions within the aviation, aerospace and information technology industries. Careers can include:

• Flight operations manager
• Flight scheduler
• Aviation analyst
• Logistics operations manager and rescue operations manager

With additional flight training, you may also become qualified as a civilian or defense force pilot.

Program Structure

To obtain a Bachelor of Aviation Technology, you must complete a total of 20 courses/144 units of credit (equivalent to 24 x 6 units of credit courses) as follows:

• five courses (54 units of credit) in aviation theory;
• 12 courses (72 units of credit) in information technology; and
• three courses selected from a list of business, management and law (18 credit points).

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Bachelor of Aviation Technology program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Professional Recognition

Our program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at an associate level. For enquiries concerning eligibility or membership, please refer to the ACS official website:  www.acs.org.au

Please note: the ACS accredits each campus individually.