Aviation student using flight simulator

Aviation Open Day

Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 9am – 3:30pm

Climb aboard for the 2026 Massey University Aviation Open Day.

In person

Location

Massey University Aviation Centre

47 Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4442

Organised by

aviation@massey.ac.nz

Our Aviation Open Day will introduce you to exciting opportunities in the aviation industry, whether you're interested in becoming a pilot or wanting a career working in airlines, airports, or aviation logistics.

Chatting with our students, staff and aviation industry representatives will give you a good insight into our aviation programmes and the career opportunities awaiting our aviation graduates.

Registrations close on 28 August 2026. Registration is mandatory.

What happens at Aviation Open Day

  • Aviation qualification presentations - Learn about Massey's Bachelor of Aviation Management and the Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot)
  • Aviation centre tours
  • Trial flights in a Diamond DA 40 training aircraft
  • Halls of Residence accommodation tours
  • Opportunities to ask the Massey team and current aviation students questions.

Parents and caregivers are also warmly encouraged to attend this event.