UniSA International, University of South Australia, Level 1, 101 Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
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Make your dreams of becoming a pilot reality with an innovative aviation degree for international students that includes flight training.
The flight training component is offered in your first year of study through an elective course, Flight Experience. In this course you will log approximately 15-20 hours of dual flight time in a single engine airplane. You will also receive approximately 1-2 hours of solo flight time. Flight training is offered by our partner Flight Training Adelaide (FTA).
In your studies you will also learn aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation and flight planning in ultra-modern facilities. UniSA works in close partnership with industry and you will graduate ready to meet the growing global demand for pilots1.
1 Boeing’s Current Market Outlook 2014-2033
For the flight training component of this degree, you must hold a minimum of a Class II Medical with at least 6 months validity. You must also remain compliant with the Aviation Academy’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP).
You will learn the very latest in aviation theory from academics, industry experts and flight instructors.
We emphasise hands-on, practical knowledge. For example, through our connection with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) information service you can submit flight plans and access the latest aerodrome alerts and weather forecasts.
You will train in our state-of-the-art flight and airport simulators and learn on the latest industry software. Through this degree you will develop an in-depth knowledge of aerodynamics, aircraft power plants and systems, meteorology, navigation, flight planning, computer controlled flight management systems and flight operation technology.
Flight training is offered in your first year of study through an elective course, Flight Experience. In this course you will log approximately 15-20 hours of dual flight time in a single engine airplane. You will also receive approximately 1-2 hours of solo flight time. Flight training is offered by our partner Flight Training Adelaide (FTA).
UniSA has a focus on aviation research, we have developed partnerships and new technologies for industry. We are ranked number one in South Australia for Engineering Research, with assessed research rated well-above world standard (2015 Excellence in Research for Australia). We collaborate with over 2,500 companies worldwide. These extensive industry connections give us a truly competitive edge – our students get real-world skills and contacts.
Our partnership with Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) draws on mutual experience and expertise to deliver quality flight training to our aviation students. FTA teaches from The University of South Australia’s Aviation Academy at Parafield Airport, located near our Mawson Lakes campus.
We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.
Study at South Australia’s No. 1 university for graduate careers* and unlock your full potential.
*QILT: Graduate Destinations Survey 2015 and Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016-17 – Full-time Employment Indicator. Public SA-founded universities only.
Over the next 20 years the world's airline fleet will grow at an average rate of 3.6 per cent annually, driving the need for more than 36,700 new airplanes valued at 5.2 trillion dollars. Growth is being driven by emerging markets such as Latin America, Asia-Pacific, low cost carrier and sixth freedom business models1.The 2016 Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook projects that 617,000 new commercial airline pilots and 679,000 new maintenance technicians will be needed to fly and maintain the world fleet between now and 20352.
With this growth, it is an exciting time to be planning a career in the aviation industry. Here are some careers to consider:
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