Aviation management courses

Studying aviation management will give you an understanding of both the theory of aviation as well as management and business strategy.  

Your subjects will vary depending on your course, but may include:

• Aviation operations   
• Safety and risk management   
• Aviation business strategy 
• Regulations and laws
• Aviation economics 
• Project management 
• Flight simulation
• Aviation leadership

Some courses allow you to incorporate your commercial pilot’s licence into your aviation management studies, or to progress more quickly into flying training. Make sure you read the course descriptions closely to see how this works.  

Aviation management is a fascinating field of study—and one that results in diverse, global career possibilities.  

After graduating, you’ll likely find plenty of job opportunities and have the chance to go on to a stable, lucrative, and rewarding career within the aviation industry.  

You could find a role at an airport, airline, or related aviation organisation, perhaps leading a team and making crucial strategic decisions that drive the industry forward and keep the world connected.   

It depends what your end goal is. If you’re focused purely on the business side of aviation management, then you should be able to study your course fully online, because your studies will only cover theoretical concepts.  

If you’d like to study aviation on your way towards becoming a pilot, your course will likely involve a combination of online and on-campus learning. This will give you the opportunity to take part in practical activities, including flight simulators and remote piloting exercises.  

Some courses also offer the chance to go on professional placements in the aviation industry. 

Make sure you check the delivery methods on each course page to see what’s on offer.  

Graduates go on to work for major airlines, in aircraft repair and maintenance, in the defense force, or for other aviation services organisations like Airservices Australia.  

Careers you could explore include:  

• Airport operations manager  
• Air traffic control manager  
• Aviation safety officer  
• Aviation marketer 
• Airline manager  
• Airport manager  
• Aviation consultant 

To become a commercial pilot, you will need to obtain the appropriate pilot license and complete the compulsory hours of flight training. Airlines generally require you to have completed 1,500 hours of flight training before you can apply for a role.  

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

Chat with us to find out more.

If the courses available here aren’t quite what you’re looking for, consider checking out these related study areas. They can also lead to rewarding roles in or around the aviation industry.  

Still not sure what path you’d like to take? You can book a chat with us to get personalised advice on your options.