Aviation (Pilot), Bachelor

For those fascinated by aviation yet preferring ground-based roles, the industry extends well beyond pilots and passengers to encompass regulations, aircraft, personnel and safety. Individuals suited to coordination, delegation and problem-solving may pursue the Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Management at Adelaide University, gaining flying experience alongside interpersonal expertise applicable across diverse sectors.This program develops leadership, decision-making and critical-thinking skills for coordinating complex operations that prioritise efficiency, timeliness and safety. Students explore aviation law, finance and marketing while obtaining introductory flying experience, graduating with the organisational acumen to devise effective management strategies and excel in the global market.

The Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Pilot is the perfect pathway for those looking to become a pilot. You’ll engage in intensive study, combining theoretical practice and flight training – both physical and simulated. In your first year, which is shared with the Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Management, you’ll be introduced to flight operations, management and safety. You'll learn about aviation law and its applications in Australia and abroad. You'll explore the relationship between human physiology, psychology, and the aviation environment, recognising the limitations of the human body.  You’ll study tailored subjects in areas such as: Aviation management Aviation law Human performance in aviation Flight training theory Commercial pilot theory Navigation and aircraft systems theory Advanced pilot theory Aviation physics Airline operations management. During your first year, you’ll also have the opportunity to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Aviation, which you can study in parallel with the Bachelor program. Student who choose this option will get three professional qualifications: the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Command Instrument Rating (CIR) and Multi-Engine (M/E) aeroplane class rating. In your second year, you’ll continue to expand your aviation knowledge while undertaking your flight training if you are concurrently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Aviation. In your second and third years of study in the Bachelor of Aviation, you will collaborate with your peers, apply your theoretical and technical expertise, and learn how to develop logical solutions and produce a comprehensive report for the Aviation sector. We’ll also help you enhance your employability outcomes by developing essential interpersonal, cultural literacy and interprofessional collaboration skills in a global context. We’ll also help you enhance your employability outcomes by developing essential interpersonal, cultural literacy and interprofessional collaboration skills in a global context. *Please note International students will need to seek further advice on other flying pathways. Majors The Bachelor or Aviation is also available with majors in: Management opens in a new tab .