Massey provides a professional two day course introducing RPAS operators to aviation legislation and safety processes. This course gives you a good understanding of the regulations around unmanned aerial vehicles and other remotely controlled aviation craft. It will prepare you for your CAA PART 102 certification application.
We conduct and supervise research in many different areas of aviation. Our staff and postgraduate students’ topics include airport and airline performance, alternative fuels, UAVs, simulators and communications.
Massey University Flight Instructors staff and will be in the Careers and Training Marquee at this iconic aviation event, ready to answer your questions about studying aviation at Massey University. Come and see us to find out more!
Held at the Hood Aerodrome in Masterton.
Open days at Massey University are your chance to explore your future options. Held on each campus, they give you an insight into study areas, accommodation, student life and more.
Massey's Milson Flight Centre Open Day offers a chance to view our facilities, take part in trial flights (must be pre-booked), view aviation presentations and talk to current aviation students. You must pre-register for this event.
Massey University flight instructors are very approachable and are always willing to teach you or help you grow to become a better pilot and better person.
Arjun Jethmal - Captain for Susi Air in Indonesia
Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot)
Massey has been a big contributing factor in the opportunity that I have come across. The wide variety of papers that are on offer really give you a broad understanding of the aviation industry as a whole and I would not have wanted to study anywhere else!
Charlotte Fuller - Pilot - Air Chathams
Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot)
The Bachelor of Aviation Management was truly my calling. Papers like Air Crash Investigation and Airport Planning, made me excited knowing that now I was going to be formally educated by professionals (most of whom have a wealth of industry experience).
Hadri Hashim - Cadet Pilot, Singapore International Airlines
Bachelor of Aviation Management
The MAv provided theoretical knowledge plus opportunity to apply skills, knowledge and strategies learnt in projects at my previous job at Auckland International Airport, by researching and solving organisational issues.
Izaaz Dean - Aviation Consultant, Dubai
Master of Aviation
My study helped me realise the critical role pilots play in strategic management, including in incident prevention, flight training and managing human factors.
Jeffrey Ang - Pilot, Singapore Airlines
Bachelor of Aviation Management
Enrolling in the BAvMan was the best decision I ever made. It’s given me a good grounding in business skills but also all the specific knowledge that’s needed in the aviation industry.
Jess Klitscher - Flight Centre Attendant, Hawker Pacific
Bachelor of Aviation Management
The solid base of industry knowledge I gained through my aviation studies at Massey University has been invaluable throughout every stage of my career.
Nick Ashley
Master of Aviation
It is very gratifying to work in an area of technological development which not only helps young pilots learn how to fly but also contributes to safety within the flight-training environment in New Zealand.
Savern Reweti - Massey School of Aviation lecturer
Doctor of Philosophy
The support network and resources for postgrads is really very good. I was one of those frustrating candidates who had to stretch my research out for a little longer than anticipated as I had a full-time job. I also had two children along the way and the support I got during those times was excellent.
Tahlia Fisher - Senior Safety Specialist, Air New Zealand
PhD (Aviation)
With ever-increasing education inflation, a master’s degree would help me stand out from the crowd and give me a longer-term investment in myself.
Tim Graham - Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Research and Analysis Officer – Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra
Master of Aviation
The Bachelor of Aviation programme at Massey is ISO-9001-2015 certified and holds the unique distinction of holding an Equivalence Approval from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.
The School of Aviation is an Air NZ Preferred Flight Training Organisation. After a rigorous selection process Air New Zealand chose four Preferred FTOs (PFTO) to provide airline-informed ab-initio flight training. Massey University is the only PFTO provider offering an integrated aviation degree.
Massey University is the first tertiary institution outside of Australia to join the Qantas Group Future Pilot Program. Successful Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot) students will gain a pathway to fly for Jetstar New Zealand.
The Royal Aeronautical Society is the world's only professional body dedicated to the aerospace community. The group accredit all aviation programmes at Massey University, underlining that they meet the RAeS's international professional standards.
Massey University School of Aviation offers the Bachelor of Aviation Management and Master of Aviation via distance learning to international students enrolled via the Massey- SAA partnership. The Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA) is the internationally-recognised training arm of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. SAA is an ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Full Member, ICAO endorsed Government Safety Inspector Training Centre and ICAO Aviation Security Training Centre
This state-of-the-art flight simulator has a 220-degree wraparound screen, taking the visuals to right round to behind the wing. It can be positioned at any airport in the world and the scenery outside will match the location. Massey University's School of Aviation was the first pilot training facility in New Zealand to install this new-generation simulator, worth nearly $700,000.
Massey owns twelve single-engine trainers. Their top speed is 178 knots with a cruising speed of 110kts and operating altitude of 13,000 feet (maximum ceiling of 16,400 feet). Rate of climb is 1,120 feet per minute and they have a range of 720nm. These are fitted with Garmin 1000 cockpit displays incorporating digital moving map displays, terrain awareness warning and traffic avoidance systems.
Massey owns two Diamond DA42 Twin-Engine Trainer airplanes for use as part of the air transport pilot programme at Massey. These are fitted with Garmin 1000 cockpit displays incorporating digital moving map displays and terrain awareness warning systems. Top speed is 194 knots and a cruising speed of 140kts. Maximum operating altitude is 13,000 feet, with ceiling altitude at 18,000 feet.
The Massey University Flight Operations Centre is the main base for the Bachelor of Aviation programme. The School of Aviation was the first New Zealand training organisation to meet the requirements for Civil Aviation Authority Rule Part 141 certification. MFSC houses the latest Diamond Aircraft fleet and flight simulators, flight instruction staff and some academic staff, as well as the school's maintenance facility.
Massey University is building a new $5 million, 2200 square-metre aviation complex at Palmerston North airport. The first stage is now complete and accommodates airport-based students, staff and aircraft maintenance activities. Stage 2, due for completion in June 2019, will accommodate all aviation staff and faculty.
In their final year students may have the opportunity to work with industry to gain real-world experience. This gives them invaluable real-world experience and gives industry access to the fresh new thinking our students can bring to your business. Contact us if you are interested in working with a student.
During my time in the BAvMan program, I was able to secure internships with organisations such as AirAsia and Changi Airport Group. The knowledge I acquired at Massey allowed me to perform exceptionally well in an industry environment and both organisations expressed their interest in having me embark on future roles with them.
Anand Krishna
Bachelor of Aviation Management
I now have a corporate role with Wellington International Airport as Infrastructure Project and Safety Coordinator. This definitely would not have been made possible without my safety research that I did for Christchurch International Airport as part of my internship paper.
Joel Nagera - Wellington International Airport, Infrastructure Project and Safety Coordinator
Bachelor of Aviation Management
