Swinburne University of Technology - Aviation

Australia · University degree; flight training under CAE CASA Part 141/142

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Swinburne University of Technology is a public university in Melbourne, Australia, offering aviation degrees including the Bachelor of Aviation and the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting. The piloting degree combines academic study with practical flight training toward commercial pilot qualifications.

Swinburne's Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting integrates a university degree with CASA-compliant flight training delivered by CAE Melbourne Flight Training at Moorabbin Airport. Students begin flying from around week three using CAE's modern fleet and simulators, working toward CASA commercial pilot qualifications. Swinburne cites industry ties to airlines including Qantas, Jetstar, AirAsia and China Eastern to align training with airline expectations. The university also offers a non-flying Bachelor of Aviation and double-degree options such as aviation with business.

School facts

Country	Australia
Region	Victoria
Base airport	Hawthorn campus (academic); Moorabbin Airport (flight training via CAE)
Regulator	University degree; flight training under CAE CASA Part 141/142
Courses	Bachelor of Aviation Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting Associate Degree of Aviation CPL (via CAE)
Fleet	delivered via CAE Melbourne Flight Training fleet
Partnerships	CAE Australia (flight training partner)
Website	swinburne.edu.au

Key facts

Public university based in Melbourne, Australia
Offers Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting
Flight training delivered by CAE Melbourne Flight Training at Moorabbin Airport
Course meets CASA licensing requirements; students fly from about week three
Cites airline ties including Qantas, Jetstar, AirAsia and China Eastern

Frequently asked questions

Does Swinburne train pilots directly?

Flight training for Swinburne's Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting is delivered by partner CAE Melbourne Flight Training at Moorabbin Airport.

Where is the flight training based?

It takes place at Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne through CAE Melbourne Flight Training.

Does the course meet CASA requirements?

Yes. The Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting meets CASA licensing requirements for commercial pilot qualifications.

Which airlines are linked to Swinburne aviation?

Swinburne cites industry ties with Qantas, Jetstar, AirAsia and China Eastern Airlines.

Sources

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