Study Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of Aviation
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Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Massey Universitys Bachelor of Aviation Air Transport Pilot is a university qualification for career pilots. You will not just train to be a professional pilot, but to become a ‘flight deck manager with a university education and an in-depth understanding of the aviation industry. Turn your passion into a career Massey is the only place in New Zealand where you can turn your passion for aviation into a university qualification. We are not only an internationally recognised pilot training facility but we also give you a broad knowledge of the global aviation industry. We will also introduce you to the critical ‘soft skills required of a professional aviator such as decision-making communication workload management conflict resolution. State-of the art aircraft and equipment Youll learn to fly in our fleet of technically advanced Diamond single engine and twin engine aircraft equipped with full digital avionics. We also have a state-of-the-art flight Diamond DA-42 flight simulator. Its 220-degree wraparound screen can match any airport in the world. Massey University was the first pilot training facility in New Zealand to install this new-generation simulator. Electronic flight bags Electronic flight bags EFBs are now almost standard for every major international air carrier. As a new Bachelor of Aviation ATP student, you will be issued with an Apple iPad to be used as your EFB during your flight training.

Which department am I in?

School of Aviation

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$114,341.00 (US$ 68,205) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$114,341.00 (US$ 68,205) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school or another university or tertiary institution.Specific requirementsThis programme is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.To enter the Bachelor of Aviation you must pass NCEA Level 3Year 13 or equivalent in an English-rich' subject. These include one of the following classical studies English geography history history of art media studies religious education (RE) business studies biology and economics.We highly recommend that you have passed Mathematics (Calculus) and Physics at NCEA Level 3Year 13 or equivalent.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Massey University

Qualifications at Massey University feature career-focussed curricula, with many including work-integrated learning opportunities.

  • 5+ stars according to QS 2025
  • Three city-based campuses
  • Nationally pioneering facilities
  • International community of over 4,800 students

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