Aviation

About the course

In this Graduate Diploma course, you will develop particular expertise in aviation management within your choice of 8 units. Upon successful completion, you may enrol in a Masters degree with 1 year of credits (if applicable).

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as basics of aerodome management or aerodome legislation and safety. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as flight instructor, flight engineer, aerospace engineer, chief pilot, fleet manager, flight operations manager, and etc. in companies including Qantas, Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Airbus, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Flight Instruction

Living Costs in Palmerston North**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,089 - 1,440	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 702 - 928
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 2 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 203 - 268

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com