The aim and focus of the program is to prepare students for a career in the aviation industry by developing their knowledge and skills in the practical aspects of commercial aircraft operations coupled with appropriate technical qualifications for industry employment.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Rotary Wing Flight Management, a student must:
have met the graduation requirements for one of the following programs:
Bachelor of Aviation (1517)
Bachelor of Aviation Management (1367)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Aviation (1584);
have successfully completed the Bachelor of Aviation elective course Rotary Wing Operations (3535NSC);
attend and complete specified preparatory training under the professional development program referred to as Mentoring Aviators through Educational Support (MATES);
hold a current Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Class 1 Medical Certificate for a Commercial Pilot Licence (the medical must be carried out by a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) and a full list of the DAMEs is available on the CASA website;
have an Aviation Reference Number (ARN);
successfully complete the Griffith University Pilot Aptitude Assessment*;
successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Rotary Wing Flight Management selection interview.
All students who apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Rotary Wing Flight Management are required to complete the Selection Supplement and submit it with their application.
* Information on undertaking the Griffith Aviation Pilot Aptitude Assessment will be available through the MATES program.
You will gain the knowledge, skills and vision needed to accept and master the challenge of changing management practices in the aviation industry.
Entry Requirements
From 2015, the admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management are:
a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
OR Professional entry will be considered if an applicant does not possess a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants will need at least three years of experience in the aviation industry at a supervisory level or above and document the reasons why they believe they should be accepted into the program. The application must include their industry history and training courses completed. People considered to be working in the industry at a supervisory level include air traffic controllers, first line managers, middle ranking military officers, and professional pilots. In light of the diversity of experience, each application will be assessed on its merits.
