Flight Operations

Overview

• Reach new heights and become a pilot by studying the Flight Operations major within UniSQ’s Bachelor of Aviation.   
• Examine both technical and non-technical Aviation areas – it is these non-technical skills such as multi-crew cooperation, safety management systems and international aviation that makes the difference when you are being interviewed for your first job.  
• Learn from aviation experts with strong links to industry and employers. Unlike many other Aviation degrees, at UniSQ, you’ll only study courses that are directly relevant to your profession,  
• Take to the skies in your first year, continue your flight training in your second year, then complete the rest of the degree either on-campus or online in your third year. If you join the Qantas Group Aviation Career Enrichment Program (Q-ACE), you’ll undertake two years of study, followed by flight training in your third year. 
• Experience our world-class flight simulator in your first year of study! UniSQ’s simulators are designs based on Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. These simulators are the first of their kind in Queensland and are able to replicate an entire flight – both normal and abnormal scenarios – while completing checks and procedures just like airline pilots do. 
• Have the opportunity to be considered for the Qantas Group Aviation Career Enrichment Program (Q-ACE), with access to experienced pilots during your degree. Selected students will be invited to complete an intensive twelve-week Airline Transition Course. Upon successful completion, graduates will transition to employment with QantasLink, complete their training under the supervision of their experienced training team and become qualified as First Officers flying the airline’s Dash 8 200/300 or Q400 fleet. To be considered for the program, students need to hold a GPA of 5.0 or above for the duration of their studies, and Australian work rights.
• After completing your first year of study you will be able to undertake your formal flight training with a flight school that is a Registered Training Organisation. You will be responsible for any fees or costs associated with flight training. For the applicable VET registered diplomas (or equivalent), the University will grant eight units of block credit for the second year of the Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) major. The applicable VET registered diplomas are AVI50219 – Diploma in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) or AVI50319 – Diploma in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter). Applicants with military and/or international equivalents to these qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.