Regulations for The Bachelor of Aviation - BAv

Official rules and regulations for the Bachelor of Aviation. These regulations are for the 2024 intake to this qualification.

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Qualification Regulations

Part I

These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.

Part II

Admission

1. Admission to the Bachelor of Aviation requires that the candidate will:

(a) meet the University admission requirements as specified; and

(b) have been selected into the programme on the basis of:

(i) a Pilot Aptitude Assessment test;

(ii) a simulator assessment;

(iii) a selection interview and written tasks;

(iv) a ‘trial flight’ if required; and

(c) hold the relevant medical certificate(s) for the Air Transport Pilot major (a Class One medical certificate of fitness in accordance with the CAA NZ medical requirements for the issue of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)); and

(d) meet the requirements for ‘fit and proper person’ as defined by the CAA NZ; and

(e) where English is not the candidate’s first language, have achieved an Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

Qualification requirements

2. Candidates for the Bachelor of Aviation shall follow a parts-based programme of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 480 credits, comprising:

(a) Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, subject courses and option courses as defined by the Schedule to the Qualification;

(b) no more than 225 credits at 100 level;

(c) at least 75 credits at 300 level;

and including:

(d) any compulsory courses listed in the Schedule to the Qualification;

(e) one major;

(f) attending field trips, simulations, workshops, tutorials, laboratories and flight training as required.

Specialisations

3. The requirements for each major are set out in the Schedule for the Qualification.

4. The approved major is Air Transport Pilot (480 credits).

Academic requirements

5. Candidates are required to meet the required competencies to achieve their Commercial Pilots licence, multi-engine instrument rating and Airline Transport Pilot Licence subject theory credits in accordance with the following courses:

190.104 Principles of Navigation I

190.107 Human Performance

190.112 Introduction to Flying II

190.113 Aviation Meteorology

190.114 Aircraft Systems I

190.120 Aeronautical Legislation

190.121 Aviation  Meteorology 2

190.123 Aircraft Systems 2

190.124 Aircraft Performance

190.154 Principles of Navigation II

190.164 Aeroscience

190.201 Aircraft Systems 3

190.203 Air Traffic Control/Aviation Law

190.204 Flight Planning and Advanced Navigation (Part I)

190.205 Crew Resource Management

190.206 Aerodynamics 1

190.221 Climatology

190.237 Heavy Aeroplane Performance

190.254 Flight Planning and Advanced Navigation (Part 2)

190.288 Advanced Aircraft Handling

190.351 Aircraft Systems 4

190.356 Aerodynamics 2

6. Candidates completing the Flight Instruction Option must complete the necessary competencies to achieve a CAA NZ ‘C’ Category Flight Instructor Rating, a night instructor endorsement removal and pass the following integrated courses:

190.282 Introduction to Flight Instruction

190.285 Aerobatic Aircraft Handling

190.301 Flight Instructor Human Factors

190.315 Flight Instruction Fundamentals I

190.335 Flight Instruction

7. Integrated courses comprise two components: academic and practicum. A candidate must pass both the academic component and the practicum component to obtain a pass in the course.

Student progression

8. Candidates must continue to meet the requirements for ‘fit and proper person’ as defined by the Civil Aviation Authority throughout the duration of the programme.

9. Candidates must continue to hold the required medical certifications throughout the duration of the programme.

10. Progression from Part 1 to Part 2 and to each subsequent part is conditional upon the candidate’s successful completion of the prior part. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer of the School of Aviation, or their delegate, a candidate may be granted approval to re-enrol for a failed course concurrently with the next part, subject to the University’s maximum workload regulation.

11. The Academic Board may, under such conditions as it may determine and taking into account the recommendations of the examiners, admit any candidate to a supplementary examination where available in a course in which the candidate failed to gain a pass.

Completion requirements

12. A candidate's programme of study may not exceed six years from the date of first enrolment in the Bachelor of Aviation, unless a specified time of suspension or extension has been approved by the Academic Board or their delegate. Permission must be sought in advance of any suspension or extension by applying in writing to the Chief Executive Officer of the School of Aviation. Suspensions or extensions granted will appear on the academic record.

13. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board, be awarded the Certificate in Aviation Studies or the Graduate Diploma in Aviation should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.

Unsatisfactory academic progress

14. For students enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation - Air Transport Pilot major the following will lead to exclusion:

(a) No candidate will be given more than two opportunities to pass each flight assessment, unless in exceptional circumstances and subject to the prior recommendation of the Student Review Board and the approval of the Chief Executive Officer for the School.

(b) Candidates who have failed a flight assessment twice and whose performance is deemed unacceptable by the School of Aviation Student Review Board will be recommended to the Chief Executive Officer for the School to be excluded from the Bachelor of Aviation - Air Transport Pilot major. The Chief Executive Officer will consider the recommendation(s) of the School of Aviation Student Review Board and any other matters the Chief Executive Officer considers relevant and make a recommendation to the Academic Board (or its delegate). The Academic Board (or its delegate) will make the final decision.

(c) Candidates who have failed a compulsory course twice and whose performance is deemed unacceptable by the School of Aviation Student Review Board will be recommended to the Chief Executive Officer for the School to be excluded from the Bachelor of Aviation - Air Transport Pilot major. The Chief Executive Officer will consider the recommendation(s) of the School of Aviation Student Review Board and any other matters the Chief Executive Officer considers relevant and make a recommendation to the Academic Board (or its delegate). The Academic Board (or its delegate) will make the final decision.

(d) Failure to pass 45 credits in a first attempt at Part 1 of the Bachelor of Aviation - Air Transport Pilot major.

(e) Persons excluded under clause (b), (c) and (d) above will not be re-admitted to the Bachelor of Aviation - Air Transport Pilot major without first submitting themselves for re-selection into the programme and being accepted.

Schedule for the Bachelor of Aviation

Course planning key

Prerequisites
Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
Restrictions
Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
Courses
Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
Course code
Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Specialisations
Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

Air Transport Pilot (480 credits)

Part One

Choose 75 credits from
Course code: 190104 Principles of Navigation I 15 credits

An introduction to navigational principles and operational requirements for visual flight.

Prerequisites: Selected entry BAv ATP

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Course code: 190107 Human Performance 15 credits

The application of information processing strategies for improving performance in learning, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal interrelations, and an introduction to aviation medicine.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required Restrictions: 190117

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Course code: 190112 Introduction to Flying 15 credits

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of flight radio, aviation law and principles of flight for pilots.

Prerequisites: Selected entry to BAv ATP

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Course code: 190113 Aviation Meteorology 1 15 credits

An introduction to aviation meteorology for pilots.

Prerequisites: Selected entry BAv ATP

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Course code: 190114 Aircraft Systems 1 15 credits

An Introduction to aircraft systems for pilots

Prerequisites: Selected entry BAv ATP

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Part Two

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Course code: 190120 Aeronautical Legislation 15 credits

This course includes the integration of theory and practice for aviation regulations and law pertaining to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

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Course code: 190123 Aircraft Systems 2 15 credits

A study of aircraft systems for light aircraft and their performance management.

Prerequisites: 190114

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Course code: 190124 Aircraft Performance 15 credits

The study of aircraft performance management for single-engine aircraft, including propeller theory, and operational performance requirements.

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Course code: 190154 Principles of Navigation II 15 credits

An in-depth study of Air Navigation principles; and the construction, properties and usage of aeronautical charts.

Prerequisites: 190104, 190107, 190112

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Part Three

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Course code: 190201 Aircraft Systems 3 15 credits

This course is an examination of advanced multi-engine aircraft systems, including structures of heavy aircraft.

Prerequisites: 190123

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Course code: 190203 Air Traffic Control/Aviation Law 15 credits

The integration of theory and practice for Flight Operations and Flight Standards. This course will enable pilots to use the operational procedures and facilities required by civil aviation and air traffic control organisations. Students will be introduced to international aviation systems, including the Covenants of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

Prerequisites: 190120

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Course code: 190204 Flight Planning and Advanced Navigation (Part 1) 15 credits

First of two courses on the development of practical flight planning competencies including route planning, fuel planning, load planning and flight plan amending for instrument flight operations. The use of inflight navigation techniques, instrument flight management, and search are included.

Prerequisites: 190154

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Course code: 190205 Crew Resource Management 15 credits

The development of practical competencies in crew resource management (CRM) in the professional aviation environment.

Prerequisites: 190107 Restrictions: 190216

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Course code: 190206 Aerodynamics 1 15 credits

This course introduces principles of incompressible fluid statics and fluid dynamics, basic concepts of low and high speed aerodynamics, and lift theory.

Prerequisites: 190164 or (190118 and 190119)

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Part Four

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Course code: 190221 Climatology 15 credits

A study of the global climate and of regional climates at the levels at which modern jet aircraft fly and at lower levels..

Prerequisites: 190121

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Course code: 190237 Heavy Aircraft Performance 15 credits

This course introduces modern air transport operations including cockpit technology and systems. The practicum for this course will demonstrate significant aspects of air transport operations.

Prerequisites: 190124

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Course code: 190254 Flight Planning and Advanced Navigation (Part 2) 15 credits

Second of two courses on the development of practical flight planning competencies, including route planning, fuel planning, load planning and flight plan amending for instrument flight operations, and for long distance heavy transport operations for B747 and B777 aircraft.

Prerequisites: 190204

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Course code: 190351 Aircraft Systems 4 15 credits

An in depth study of mechanical aircraft systems, as they apply to large aircraft.

Prerequisites: 190201

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Course code: 190356 Aerodynamics 2 15 credits

This course introduces principles of stability and control of aircraft, high speed aerodynamics, and methods for analysing aerodynamic properties of high speed aircraft.

Prerequisites: 190206

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Air Transport Pilot Subject Courses

Choose 30 credits from
Course code: 190121 Aviation Meteorology 2 15 credits

An examination of fundamental concepts and processes in meteorology and climate.

Prerequisites: 190113

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Course code: 190164 Aeroscience 15 credits

This course is an examination of the principles of mathematics, mechanics, and physic as they apply to aeroscience.

Prerequisites: Selected entry BAv ATP or PHOS

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Aviation Management Subject Courses

Choose 30 credits from
Course code: 190116 Introduction to Management in Aviation 15 credits

An overview of management concepts in the aviation industry.

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Course code: 190220 Managing Airline Systems 15 credits

An examination of the management of airline organisations.

Prerequisites: 190116

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Course code: 190308 Airport Operational Management 15 credits

An examination of the management of airport systems, such as air-side and land-side facilities, technical and support services which contribute to the operational effectiveness of modern airports. The course will further examine the relationship between airport authorities and the local community.

Prerequisites: Any 1902xx course

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Course code: 190313 Advanced Aviation Human Factors 15 credits

This course explores the role of human behaviour and physiological limitations in aviation, how they fit with complex systems, and how behaviour and systems may be modified to improve safety.

Prerequisites: 190205 or 190216

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Course code: 190314 Legal Issues in Aviation 15 credits

General principles of law as applied in the context of the airline transport industry. The course will focus on the application of law to flight crew, airline operations and civil aviation authorities in terms of both international conventions and treaties and of national legislation and law. Issues such as contractual and tortious liability will be considered.

Prerequisites: Any 1902xx course

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Course code: 190327 Managing Cultures in Aviation 15 credits

A critical evaluation of theory and practice of management of cultures in aviation, incorporating: (a) an exploration of theoretical and practical aspects of cultural diversity and its effect on aviation industry in the global business environment; and (b) an assessment and management of international, national, and organisational cultural dimensions and their shaping influence in various aspects of aviation operation.

Prerequisites: 190205 or 190216

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Course code: 190340 Contemporary Issues in Aviation Security 15 credits

This course explores aviation security with a particular emphasis on terrorism. Students explore key incidents, areas at risk, and the legislation and practical means by which risks are managed. The trade off between an erosion of civil liberties and increased security will be explored, as will the reasons why risks will always remain.

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Bachelor of Aviation Options

Option One: Flight Instruction (Aeroplane)
Choose 120 credits from
Course code: 190282 Introduction to Flight Instruction 15 credits

A theoretical and practicum-based study of flight instructional and teaching skills required for employment as Flight Instructor.

Prerequisites: Selected entry to Flight Instructors Course

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Course code: 190285 Aerobatic Aircraft Handling 15 credits

The theory and practice of advanced aircraft handling techniques, aerobatics and advanced stalling and spinning.

Prerequisites: Selected entry to Flight Instructors Course

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Course code: 190288 Advanced Aircraft Handling 30 credits

This course covers the theory and practice of aircraft operations to an advanced level. The course’s emphasis is on the development of non-technical skills applicable to a pilot working in a multi-crew environment. The student will be introduced to safety management systems (SMS) and optimal decision making under normal, abnormal, and emergency phases of flight. The course bridges the gap between traditional General Aviation Operations and Air Transport Operations.

Prerequisites: 190205

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Course code: 190301 Flight Instructor Human Factors 15 credits

Theory and application of human factor issues in decision-making, interpersonal relations, communication styles and personality characteristics as they affect flight deck performance in the instructional environment.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 190315 Flight Instruction Fundamentals I 15 credits

Principles and techniques for theory, simulator and flight instruction for primary visual flight and day operations, including a review of aircraft performance management requirements. The course will incorporate the theoretical issues which underpin aviation science and aircraft systems.

Prerequisites: 190282

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Course code: 190335 Flight Instruction 30 credits

This integrated course includes the principles and techniques for theory, simulator and flight instruction.

Prerequisites: 190282

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Option Two Aviation: Business Management
120 credits of elective courses as approved by the Chief Executive Officer.
At least 60 credits including 190.288 must be selected from the 190 prefix Aviation and up to 60 credits may be selected from the following prefixes:
110 (Accountancy), 114 (Human Resource Management), 115 (Business), 125 (Finance), 152 (Management), 153 (Dispute Resolution), 155 (Business Law), 156 (Marketing), 157 (Information Systems), 178 (Economics), 219 (Business Communication), 295 (Business).
At least 30 credits must be at 300 level.

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