Griffith University - Aviation

Australia · CASA (flight training via partner); university degree

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Griffith University is a public university in Queensland, Australia, that offers aviation degrees including the Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation Management. Its flying pathway combines an academic degree with CASA-regulated commercial pilot training through a partner flying school.

Griffith's Bachelor of Aviation lets students combine university study with practical flight training delivered by an approved partner. Basair Aviation College serves as Griffith University's flight training provider, operating campuses in Sydney, Brisbane and the Hunter Valley with a large multi-type fleet of Cessna, Piper and Beechcraft aircraft. The flight training is conducted under CASA regulation and can lead to a Commercial Pilot Licence with instrument and multi-engine ratings. Griffith also offers the Bachelor of Aviation Management and remotely piloted aircraft (drone) courses for students seeking non-flying aviation careers.

School facts

Country	Australia
Region	Queensland
Base airport	Brisbane (academic); flight training via Flylink Aviation College
Regulator	CASA (flight training via partner); university degree
Courses	Bachelor of Aviation (2-year accelerated) Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of IT CPL (via partner) RPAS
Fleet	delivered via Flylink Aviation College partner
Partnerships	Flylink Aviation College (flight training partner) Airways Aviation (articulation/credit agreement)
Founded	aviation program ~25+ years
Website	griffith.edu.au

Key facts

Queensland public university offering Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation Management
Flight training partner: Basair Aviation College (campuses in Sydney, Brisbane and the Hunter Valley)
Flight training conducted under CASA regulation toward CPL with instrument and multi-engine ratings
Partner fleet includes Cessna, Piper and Beechcraft aircraft
Also offers remotely piloted aircraft (drone) courses

Frequently asked questions

What aviation degrees does Griffith offer?

Griffith offers the Bachelor of Aviation (with a flying pathway) and the Bachelor of Aviation Management, plus drone courses.

Who provides Griffith's flight training?

Basair Aviation College is Griffith University's flight training provider, with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane and the Hunter Valley.

What licence can the degree lead to?

The flying pathway can lead to a Commercial Pilot Licence with instrument and multi-engine ratings, delivered under CASA regulation.

Can you study aviation at Griffith without flying?

Yes. The Bachelor of Aviation Management and drone courses are aimed at non-flying aviation careers.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.