Aviation Postgraduate Programs Guide

UNSW Science Aviation Postgraduate Programs Guide UNSW AVIATION is focused on combining leading research, world-class facilities and practical teaching to create graduates ready to take on global opportunities within the Aviation sector.

Contents 02 WHY STUDY WITH UNSW AVIATION? 03 PROGRAM SNAPSHOT 04 AVIATION MANAGEMENT COURSEWORK 04 Why do postgraduate study? 05 Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (Program 5741) 06 Master of Aviation Management ( Program 8741) 08 Our Courses 12 Our Industry Facilitators 17 Our Students and Alumni 20 AVIATION RESEARCH 20 What is the research degree for you? 22 Our Research Areas 24 Our Academic Staff / Research Supervisors 27 Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research Group 28 Meet a current PhD student 29 HOW TO APPLY

WHY STUDY WITH UNSW AVIATION?

UNSW Sydney is one of Australia’s Certificate (under Civil Aviation Safety UNSW Achievements: leading research and teaching Regulations Parts 141/142). universities. The university is ranked 45th in 2018 QS World highly in international university rankings, At postgraduate level we offer coursework University Rankings. is recognised as being a leading innovator programs via distance to professionals planning to further their career in the with the strongest links to industry, and 85th in 2018 Times Aviation industry. These programs are has graduates that are sought after by Higher Education World also for those working with or hoping industry. UNSW is also a member of the University Rankings. prestigious Group of Eight, a coalition to work with aviation organisations of Australia’s leading research intensive and who want to further develop their Graduates most hired by universities. UNSW Aviation operates as understanding of the industry. The LinkedIn’s top 30 most a School within the Faculty of Science flexibility of these programs is not just in demand employers. at UNSW Sydney, and is the only stand- in courses being offered via distance to alone university aviation school in enable professionals to balance work and Australia. The School also includes the study, but programs are structured to Highest amount of Transport and Road Safety group which is allow entry and a duration of study that funding in Australia actively engaged with research benefiting takes into consideration combinations from the Australian the community. of formal qualification and industry Research Council, 2015. experience. Our aim at UNSW Aviation is to produce Highest level of funding graduates of the highest calibre, whose We also offer research programs of in the country in linkage 1.5 to 4 years duration, which enable qualifications are recognised throughout grants from the Australian you to focus on a substantial piece of the world as being of superior academic Research Council, 2014. quality and of industry relevance. Our research under the guidance of one of our strength lies within our connections with academic supervisors. industry, through the industry facilitators So if you are looking to take the next who bring a wealth of aviation experience steps in your career with a professional to the courses, and the constant dialogue industry- linked qualification in aviation, a our academic staff have with regulatory degree from a world-class teaching and authorities, industry bodies, and research research university such as UNSW will collaborators. We also deliver flying take you there. training under our own Air Operators

2 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

Program Type Description Degree and Code* Duration** Who is it for?

Aviation Coursework Graduate Diploma in 0.5-1 year*** Students who do not Management programs taken Aviation Management hold a University degree Coursework via distance for (5741) but have at least 1 year professionals of relevant industry working in an experience. aviation related environment and Master of Aviation 1-2 years*** Professionals who have wish to enhance Management (8741) a University degree their knowledge and may or may not of aviation have relevant industry management. experience.

Research Work on a Master of Philosophy 1.5 years An alternative substantial research (2475) to Honours for project under the undergraduate degree supervision of an holders returning to academic staff study after a period member. away, who would like experience and training in conducting research, or are looking to get into aviation research and do not have the relevant background.

Master of Science (by 2 years Students who hold Research) (2905) both an undergraduate and postgraduate coursework or honours degree, with some research experience.

Doctor of Philosophy 4 years Graduates from an (1900) undergraduate Honours degree with a minimum of Honours Class 2 Division 1.

*UNSW Program Code. **Full-time or part-time equivalent. ***Advanced Standing will be granted depending on your level of formal qualifications and industry experience which will shorten the duration of the program. AVIATION MANAGEMENT COURSEWORK

Why do postgraduate study? Get the opportunity to network with a broad range of aviation professionals, extend and deepen your knowledge on aviation issues, and advance your career.

A broad range of students choose different perspectives every student Examples of relevant industry experience to undertake a postgraduate degree brings to their course, along with the considered in applications include: in Aviation. Current students work in industry experience of our facilitators, ✓✓ Advanced flying training (e.g. any administration, management, customer creates a rich learning environment with holder of Command Instrument service, or technical areas; in jobs practical tools and knowledge that can Rating, Commercial Pilot Licence or including managers, flight attendants, be used immediately in the workplace. Air Transport Pilot Licence) air traffic controllers, pilots, engineers, Because of this, you are able to obtain ✓✓ Air traffic controller and safety officers. Employers of current career progression whilst undertaking ✓ students and graduates include Qantas, the program and do not need to wait until ✓ Airport operations specialist Airservices Australia, Rex, the Defence you have finished. Through postgraduate ✓✓ Airport compliance personnel Forces, Sydney Airport, the Civil Aviation study, especially the Master of Aviation ✓✓ Airport/aviation consultant Safety Authority, Virgin Australia, Management program, you also gain ✓✓ Aviation legal practitioner Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar experience in research methodology ✓✓ Airline captain, first officer, second Airways and Emirates, to name a few. and techniques, another skill valuable to officer These professionals are undertaking their managers in the workplace. ✓✓ Business strategy analyst studies to enhance their professional ✓✓ Defence force personnel knowledge of the aviation industry and to As many of our students are professionals ✓ gain a competitive edge for their career and managers working in aviation related ✓ Flying instructor prospects. Personnel with technical environments, we offer courses for ✓✓ Flight attendant skills, such as engineers and pilots, can these programs via distance education ✓✓ Flight scheduler enhance their knowledge of management to enable our students to balance ✓✓ Human factors analyst work, postgraduate study and personal and commercial issues, while people ✓✓ Licensed aircraft maintenance commitments. We also have dedicated with a commercial and business engineer, aircraft technician background have the opportunity to student service staff who provide high ✓✓ Managerial role more fully understand airline strategy or quality advice and support, particularly ✓✓ Marketing and sales personnel to further their overall knowledge of the important for busy professionals studying technical issues which are so important via distance. ✓✓ Network planner to aviation operations. Almost everyone ✓✓ Police and fire fighters The flexibility of our programs also has to have some knowledge of safety ✓✓ Research analyst extends to choosing the right program for and security. We also have students ✓ you based on your formal qualifications ✓ Revenue analyst with non-aviation backgrounds working and industry experience, and the program ✓✓ Flight dispatcher and load controller in the legal or banking industries who may be shortened depending on the ✓✓ Flight safety operations and risk are looking to develop aviation industry length and type of industry experience management personnel specific knowledge so as to gain entry you have. Articulation from the Graduate into the industry or work with aviation Our Graduate Diploma in Aviation Diploma to the Master of Aviation organisations. Management and Master of Aviation Management is available where you are Management programs have been The benefits to our students, regardless progressing well and wish to extend your developed with industry input and draw of their background, are the opportunities studies to a higher level. upon a range of current and diverse to interact with a broad network of people fields to provide you with the skills locally and internationally working in the and knowledge to be effective in a aviation industry. The experience and contemporary Aviation environment.

4 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (Program 5741)

DURATION of Aviation Management. The Graduate Diploma is comprised of 8 48 units of credit (UOC) (8 courses of 6 units of credit each) courses covering areas which include law and regulations, safety and security, airline and airport management, technical operations MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT and aviation economics. You may choose courses in any order One year of relevant professional experience that suits your interests and may study one to three courses in The Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (GradDipAvMgmt) any term depending on your other commitments. If you have more is designed for students who do not hold a University degree but than one year relevant professional experience you may be eligible have at least 1 year of relevant industry experience. It is also a for advanced standing into the program which will shorten the pathway for those without a first degree to gain entry to the Master duration of your studies as follows:

Industry Experience Maximum credit Units of credit required for completion granted (UOC) of GradDipAvMgmt (UOC)

A minimum of 1 year 0 48

A minimum of 2 years 12 36

Completion of advanced 12 36 flying experience to ATPL

A minimum of 5 years 24 24

This table is a guide only and advanced standing will be formally assessed when you apply for the program.

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 5 Master of Aviation Management (Program 8741)

DURATION security, airline and airport management, technical operations, and 96 units of credit (UOC) aviation economics. It also includes a research project (AVIA5020) taken in your final term under the guidance of a supervisor on MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT an aviation topic of your choice. You may choose courses in any A three-year AQF level 7 undergraduate Bachelor’s degree order that suits your interests and may study part-time or full-time or equivalent in any term depending on your other commitments. If you have The Master of Aviation Management is designed for professionals more than half a year of relevant professional experience you who have a university degree. It is comprised of 16 courses may be eligible for advanced standing into the program which will covering areas which include law and regulations, safety and shorten the duration of your studies as follows:

Industry Maximum credit Units of credit required for Degree* Experience granted (UOC) completion of MAvMgmt (UOC)

Bachelor in Non-Cognate 0 years 0 96 Discipline A minimum of 0.5 years 24 72

A minimum of 2 years 36 60

A minimum of 5 years 48 48

Bachelor in Cognate A minimum of 0.5 years 36 60 Discipline A minimum of 2 years 48 48

Bachelor of Aviation N/A 48 48 (Honours)

UNSW Graduate Diploma N/A 48 48 in Aviation Management

*Cognate disciplines include:- Aviation, Science, Engineering, Psychology, Management, Economics, and Commerce. This table is a guide only and advanced standing will be formally assessed when you apply for the program.

Articulation to the Articulation Pathway for students from the GradDip 5741 to Masters 8741: Masters Program: Graduate Students who successfully with GradDip complete the requirements for the Graduate Diploma Continue in Aviation Management onto with marks greater than or WAM ≥65 MAvMgmt equal to an average of 65, Articulation and receive may choose to articulate 48 UoC into the Master of Aviation Complete 48 UoC advanced Management. Upon for GradDip standing articulation, students will only have 48 UOC of additional study including WAM <65 a research project Complete further (AVIA5020), remaining 48 UoC, including to achieve the Masters a research project degree. Graduate (AVIA5020), to graduate with GradDip with MAvMgmt

6 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide AVIA5020 Research Project

The research project is a capstone course in the Masters program undertaken in your final term, and aims to draw together everything that you have learned during the program. The main aim of this course is to provide you with practical skills in research relevant to the applied aviation environment. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to take initiative and use your imagination to solve problems in the industry, a key attribute of graduates from the program. The project must involve an original investigation to determine answers to questions that are pertinent and useful to developments in some area of aviation. It will be of a substantive size and can either be a comprehensive literature review or a short piece of original research which could be applied to your current workplace.

Examples of projects: 44 Study of the development of low cost carriers in Hong Kong 44 The importance of physical flexibility in airport terminal design 44 Passenger standard weights and the obesity epidemic – the impact on air transport operations 44 Analysis of best- practice principles for setting an outsourced service provider’s scope of liability 44 The future of biofuels 44 Human factors issues in military unmanned aerial system accidents 44 Flight crew role assignment on flight safety in air transport operations 44 The safety implications of aircraft maintenance outsourcing 44 Identifying the key job stressors affecting cabin crew performance and safety 44 The risks and advantages of automation in air traffic control

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 7 OUR COURSES

Our courses are written and coordinated by experts with substantial industry experience, have rigorous academic standards, and are designed to guide student learning.

Our courses are delivered via distance Transport Safety Bureau and aviation the evaluation of human factors. Specific using the university’s eLearning system, regulatory authorities. aviation coverage includes crew resource and are regularly reviewed to ensure management (CRM), human factors in quality and relevance. Whilst enrolled, AVIA5015 aircraft operations, air traffic control, you will also have access to the UNSW Safety Management Systems maintenance and management. library system with access to a wide The International Civil Aviation range of books and journal articles online. Organisation (ICAO) requires member AVIA5022 states to implement Safety Management Accident Investigation Techniques AVIATION LAW AND REGULATION Systems regulations for air transport Introduces students to the skills required operations. This course describes of an aircraft accident investigator and AVIA5001 the requirements for Aviation Safety the processes of investigation. Principles Law and Regulations in Aviation Management Systems and provides a of investigation, regulatory requirements, practical guide to their development, material evidence, witness evidence, An overview of the regulatory structure implementation and use, as well as their interview techniques, preservation, of civil aviation in Australia with a focus value in facilitating ongoing monitoring of transportation and alternative sources on legal systems and the powers, safety health. of evidence, environmental issues, responsibilities and scope of various proactive investigation methods and aviation regulatory authorities. The AVIA5017 reporting are covered. course includes a practical insight into Human Factors in legal implications associated with roles Transportation Safety AVIA9101 in the industry. This course focusses on the application Safety Risk Management: Human of human factors in the context Performance AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY of transportation, and particularly Provides an introduction to safety risk transportation safety. It will consider the management with a focus on issues AVIA5003 role that human factors play in normal in human performance through the Aviation and Security operations, as well as in the tragedies introduction of basic processes in risk Exploration of the human and that garner media attention. Most of management and safety and models for organisational dimensions of aviation the concepts discussed are applicable managing workplace safety. A range of security and mechanisms for across transportation modes, and hazards where human interaction with implementation of security initiatives. An examples will be drawn from aviation, systems is paramount will be examined explicit understanding of responsibilities rail, maritime, road, and even space, considering their measurement, in relation to security is gained along with transportation. The primary focus of the monitoring and risk management. the ability to determine and report on course is on commercial, rather than security events. private, transportation. AVIA9201 Safety Risk Management: AVIA5004 AVIA5018 Physical Hazards Aviation Safety and Accident Prevention Aviation Human Factors Examines the principles of safety risk This course provides an introduction to An in-depth introduction to human factors management, focusing on physical the commercial aviation safety system in the context of organisational efficiency, hazards, including the identification, and strategies to make that system safer, and management of error and safety. assessment and control of hazards such specifically in relation to commercial air Basic principles of physical and cognitive as manual handling, noise, electricity, service operations in Australia. The course human performance are covered chemical and biological hazards, and major also focuses on accident investigation and along with a detailed analysis of error, hazards and disasters. Different theories prevention, and the roles of the Australian situational awareness, ergonomics and of accident causation will be explored.

8 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide Where possible, assignments relate to the transfer of theory to workplace situations, and as such, many of the tasks undertaken in courses may be later used in the workplace, reinforcing the theory and benefiting both yourself and your employer.

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 9 Interaction and engagement between students and academic facilitators is encouraged.

10 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide AIRLINE MANAGEMENT AVIA5007 AVIATION TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Airport Operations Management AVIA5005 AVIA5008 Day-to-day operational issues of airport Airline Operational Management Air Traffic Management management are covered such as Covers the operational and day-to- managing annual budgets, fees and Provides an understanding of Air Traffic day aspects of airline management determination methods, emergency System safety including the definition which drive major airline cost areas planning, relationships with airlines and quantification of risk, primacy and such as operational control, aircraft and industry bodies, political issues management, as well as Air Traffic maintenance outsourcing, crew planning management, slot management-peak System requirements, the development and scheduling, airport management, time issues, aircraft parking control, of efficient procedures, management catering, reservations management, delay and managing concessions. General of traffic priorities, environmental and punctuality control, marketing and administrative tasks at airports including management, financial imperatives, and emergency planning. roads, signs, flight information, electricity liaison with the industry and public. and water are discussed, as well as AVIA5009 exploration of business opportunities. AVIA5024 Airline Corporate Management Flight Deck Operations of Advanced Transport Aircraft Provides an insight into the complex and AVIATION ECONOMICS interwoven nature of the airline business This course has an emphasis on flight and gives a picture of the prime drivers, AVIA5030 deck error: its origins and nature, as which differentiate airlines including Aviation and Tourism: Economic and well as activities that can be undertaken organizational structures, business Geographic Perspectives to reduce error. Operational human planning and budgeting, financial factor issues, decision-making and Develop the capacity to apply economic analysis, supply and demand analysis, implementation, and flight deck task and geographic concepts and theories economics, forecasting, commercial management are considered. An to understand air transport and tourism agreements liaisons, scheduling planning extensive description of advanced interactions. An introduction to issues and fleet planning. transport aircraft technology such as in aeropolitics and tourism access, fly-by-wire control theory and cockpit AVIA5037 analytical methods to measure and controls and automation is included. Airline Operations and Delay quantify aviation’s tourism impact, the Management economic geography of airline networks AVIA5039 and route development is provided. Provides practical airline operations Airworthiness for Transport Category Aircraft knowledge, coupled with the use of AVIA5032 maths models in delay analysis. The Quantitative Analysis in Aviation What does airworthiness really mean? course focuses on airline ground Economics What does it take in practice to achieve operations, delay data collection and and sustain particularly for large, complex Focuses on the application of analysis, delay development modelling, aircraft supported by large, complex quantitative methods in the field of airline networks and the emerging organisations? These questions are aviation, providing a fundamental concept of robust airline scheduling. answered considering international understanding of the quantitative skills and national frameworks, underlying and techniques applied in aviation principles, regulatory requirements, AIRPORT MANAGEMENT economics, including a combination processes, terminology, governance and of specialised skills in modeling, and implementation challenges. AVIA5006 understanding and forecasting air Airport Planning transport trends and drivers. This course covers a range of issues relating to airport planning including:- AVIA5035 town planning, access, obstacles, Airport Economics, Management and Policy growth, noise, environmental and political issues, and ownership issues. The Introduction to the economics of air process of privatisation and investment transport, including policy which will evaluation, community benefits, airport provide an appreciation of specialist master plans, aircraft movement knowledge through topics such as forecasting, passenger and freight flows, economics of air navigation service terminal planning issues, runway and providers, economics of airports, taxiway planning are also included. finances of aviation safety and security, as well as introduction to the role of aviation in the broader economy.

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 11 OUR INDUSTRY FACILITATORS

UNSW Aviation’s strength lies in its faculty/industry based structure and its qualified and versatile team.

UNSW Aviation is committed to maintaining high standards with students and enabling students to interact with one essential to the future of the aviation industry in Australia and another. The course facilitator leads discussion groups, ensures throughout the world. Teaching staff are expected to be able participation in web-supported activities, advises students on to refer to academic readings and case studies, and also to where to source research materials and responds to questions relate examples from their own professional experiences. Each relating to the course and assignments. Our Industry Facilitators course has its own facilitator who is responsible for interacting are listed below.

DR RONALD BARTSCH DR MAREK BEKIER BA, BSc, LLB, LLM, MPhil, Dip Ed MSc (Aviation Management), PhD (UNSW)

Career Highlights Career Highlights 44 Barrister to the High Court of Australia 44 ACC Air Traffic Controller in Central Europe (Zurich ACC) 44 Aviation Specialist and Member of Administrative 44 Domain Manager ATM, Head of Operations for the Tower Appeals Tribunal and the Approach in Zurich Airport 44 Group General Manager Safety, Compliance 44 General Manager for Air Traffic Management, Zurich & Operational Risk, QANTAS 44 Director Integra (Norway): Integra is a globally operating 44 Manager of Air Transport Operations with CASA Aviation consultancy 44 President Australian RPAS Consortium 44 Director Integra Aviation Academy Norway: IAAN is an 44 CEO Innovating Australia ATM Training Organization providing ATM formation to professional ATCO 44 Principal and Managing Partner of AvLaw Aviation Consultants 44 Senior Vice-President Europe ACR Aviation: Swedish air traffic service provider 44 Director of Regional Express Holdings and Chair of their Board Safety and Risk Management Committee Academic Interests Academic Interests 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5008 Air Traffic Management 44 Author of numerous publications including “International 44 Efficiency increase of ATM system through application of Aviation Law”, “Aviation Law in Australia 4th Edition”, automation “Drones in Society” and contributing author for “Halsbury’s 44 Capacity increase and cost-efficiency of aviation system Laws of Australia.” 44 CBA within the ATM industry 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5001 Law and Regulations 44 Analysis of operational effectiveness of new technologies / in Aviation and AVIA5004 Aviation Safety and Accident target concepts within global ATM Prevention

12 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide CAPT. SIMON HENDERSON MR TREVOR JONES BSc (Melb), Grad Dip (Technology Management), PhD (UNSW) BSocSc(Econ) MSP

Career Highlights Career Highlights 44 A330 Fleet Standards Manager with Virgin Australia 44 Head of Security Qantas Airways 44 Type Rating Examiner and Training Proficiency Captain 44 Manager Group Security Policy & Compliance with Emirates Airline 44 Manager Policy and Compliance for the Federal 44 Flight Training Development Manager for Ansett Australia Airports Corporation (FAC) 44 Recipient of the Flight Safety Foundation Award for 44 Security Manager for Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport Achievement in Human Factors and Flight Safety in 2002 44 Australia’s representative on the Airports Council 44 Flying safety staff officer for Air Lift Group based at International (ACI) World Operational Safety Task Force Richmond in NSW 44 FAA Commercial pilots licence with instrument and 44 Worked with the LOSA collaborative and member of the multi-engine endorsements UKCAA CRM advisory panel, IATA Training and Qualification Initiative and CASA’s Flight Training Panel Academic Interests 44 Industry co-chair of the Flight Crew Licensing Standards 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5003 Aviation & Security Sub-committee 44 Member of the joint CAST/PARC Flight Deck Automation Working Group 44 Founding member of the Evidence Based Training Foundation

Academic Interests 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5024 Flight Deck Operations for Advanced Transport Aircraft

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 13 The course facilitator leads discussion groups, ensures participation in web-supported activities, advises students on where to source research materials and responds to questions relating to the course and assignments.

DR PETER MURPHY MR ROD SULLIVAN BA (Hons in Psychology) (UQ), Grad Dip Human Resource BE (Civil) (Qld), BEcon (Qld), GradDipAdmin (CU) Management (University Canberra), MA (International Relations) (Deakin), PhD (Psychology) (Adelaide) Career Highlights Career Highlights 44 Airport operations specialist with extensive experience in airport planning and management, development/ 44 Royal Aeronautical Society (Australian Division) Field Award interpretation of airport standards, airport safety regulation, for Flying Safety design of airport facilities, aircraft noise modelling and 44 Senior human factors specialist within Australian Army airspace protection. Aviation 44 Career spans 50 years in the aviation industry – 25 44 Aviation accident investigator, human factors specialist years with the civil aviation regulator and 25 years as an 44 Director of Psychology, Australian Defence Force independent aviation consultant. 44 Award for Research Leadership, The Technical 44 Has prepared Airport master plans for a number of Cooperation Program Australian airports and conducted airport safety and 44 Canadian Forces Chief of Military Personnel Commendation technical audits in Australia, India, Mauritius and New Zealand. Prepared aerodrome manuals and safety 44 Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society management systems to meet ICAO and Australian 44 Associate Editor – Australasia, Aviation Psychology and standards. Provided advice to Qantas, CASA and the Applied Human Factors Commonwealth on airport design and operation. 44 Consultant, CASA, non-technical skills and fatigue risk management systems Academic Interests 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5006 Airport Planning and Academic Interests AVIA5007 Airport Operations Management 44 Aviation psychology and fatigue risk management 44 Provider of competency based training and assessment 44 Performance enhancement in high-reliability occupations to airport roles of Aerodrome Reporting Officer and Works 44 Strategic human resource management Safety Officer 44 Cross-cultural teams, individual and organisational resilience 44 Human sciences research in real-world settings 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5018 Aviation Human Factors

14 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide ADJUNCT PROF. JOHN VINCENT MR DAMIEN WALLACE BE Aero (Hons) UNSW, FRAeS, CEng, GAICD BSc(Hons), MBA, GAICD

Career Highlights Career Highlights 44 Executive consultant providing services to the aviation 44 Head of Operations Planning and Control at Qantas Airways and broader engineering communities 44 Group General Manager Network and Airline Operations at 44 Chairman of the Board of the Qantas Foundation Qantas Airways Memorial Ltd 44 Chairman of Airport Coordination Australia (ACA) 44 President of the Royal Aeronautical Society 44 Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor to four Australian Australian Division Government Cabinet Ministers 44 Engineering and maintenance experience in executive, general and accountable airworthiness management roles Academic Interests in large airline Engineering and Maintenance organisations 44 Air Traffic Management and improvements in predictability and efficiency in airline operations Academic Interests 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5005 Airline Operational 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA 5039 Airworthiness for Air Management Transport Aircraft

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 15 MR PETER WIGENS MBA (UNE), LLB (Hon) London, LLB (UNE), GDLP (ANU)

Career Highlights 44 Safety Investigator of the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation 44 Director of Safety, Security and Quality Assurance for two major Asia-Pacific International Airlines 44 Served on IATA and Flight Safety Foundation safety committees 44 Involved in the establishment of IOSA 44 Member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)

Academic Interests 44 Course Facilitator of AVIA5022 Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques HOW TO APPLY Visit page 29 to see how you can get UNSW Aviation is committed to your ticket to join our maintaining high standards essential business class and take the next steps to the future of the aviation industry in your career. in Australia and throughout the world.

16 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

Frankie’s observations: 44 The administration support from the School is great. 44 I like the structure of the units, assignments and exams that provide realistic examples of the industry activities. 44 I have made some great connections. 44 The program has given me a better understanding of the depth and breadth of my area, which has made me a better contributor to Flight Operations Support.

CURRENT STUDENT FRANKIE BRYANT

Can you tell us a bit about yourself me develop the academic writing skills units are not too long, but the readings and why you chose to study with that I need. I also like the structure of can be extensive, and take you a lot UNSW Aviation? the units, assignments and exams that longer, as they go into more depth. You I work for Virgin Australia managing a provide realistic examples of the industry do have to limit your research time, as it support function for the pilot workforce. activities. I have also made some great can go on forever if you aren’t careful! My My team members are located in all ports connections with other students. company also offers study assistance, where our pilots are based, and provide principally 2 days of study leave per term, How do you manage work and study information to facilitate pre-flight planning that I take full advantage of for my exam at the same time? and day-to-day operations. We also pass preparations. company messages to pilots and pass I use my downtime to study. I travel a lot How has your career progressed pilot concerns to senior management. It’s for work so I read each unit and readings during the course of the program? an unusual job, and Virgin prides itself on through once, usually when I am on a having concern for all its people. I came flight, getting an overview of the content. I don’t hold a pilot’s license and I’m not to UNSW as it had a good reputation Then I have an app, pdf expert, which a technical specialist so I am about as amongst the pilots, and have stayed “reads” out text, so that is my second senior as I can be in Flight Operations. because it is very tailored to working pass though the material. It’s not always I enjoy my job and responsibility. The individuals. easy to understand after the first reading program has helped to give me a better but if you have already read the text once understanding of the depth and breadth What features do you like about the then you can often pick up ideas that of my area, which has made me a program? you missed the first time round when better contributor to the overall Flight The administration support from having the app read out the text. I can Operations Support team. the School is great. I never did an do this during my exercise program. The undergraduate degree so when I started third step is longer, and I go through studying at UNSW I hadn’t written an once more and make notes about the essay since I was in high school. By unit to which I can refer later. I include asking for advice, and then following the notes for shorter readings in this text, it, I have been able to work through but longer readings will get their own the courses in a way that has helped separate reference document. The actual

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 17 Graham’s observations: 44 The program offers a diverse range of courses, covering a wide spectrum of the aviation industry. 44 I have been able to select courses that directly feed into my current role, while selecting other courses of interest that may help in my future career. 44 These courses are facilitated by industry leading subject matter experts, who draw on their years of experience to make the modules both informative and interesting.

CURRENT STUDENT GRAHAM STEVENSON

Can you tell us a bit about yourself What features do you like about the same time. Being organised has been and why you chose to study with program? the key to managing my time. I have also UNSW Aviation? The program offers a diverse range of enrolled in only one course per term I am originally from Melbourne however courses, covering a wide spectrum of in order to maintain a healthy balance I have been working overseas for the the aviation industry. I have been able to between, work, study and my family life. past 18 years. I currently work for Etihad select courses that directly feed into my How has your career progressed Airways in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I am Head of current role, while selecting other courses during the course of the program? PMO – Midfield Programme, managing of interest that may help in my future Etihad Airways migration to, and launch career. These courses are facilitated by During the course of the program my of operations at the Midfield Terminal industry leading subject matter experts, career has progressed at Etihad Airways. I Building, the third largest terminal building who draw on their years of experience to began my career at Etihad Airways as ever constructed. I chose to study with make the modules both informative and Senior Manager – Entry Into Service, UNSW Aviation for two reasons. Firstly, interesting. The level of interaction with a project managing the introduction of the I made a major career change into the diverse student body, from both a cultural A380 and B787 aircraft types into Etihad Aviation industry several years ago and professional perspective has added Airways fleet. In 2015 I progressed into my and felt that to better understand the significantly to the experience. Being able current role as Head of PMO - Midfield industry and to progress my career, a to study at my own pace is key for me as Programme in which I have to drive formal qualification in aviation would be I have to balance my studies with a busy effective coordination through an informed, beneficial. Secondly, I had undertaken a work and family life. knowledgeable grasp of issues across previous postgraduate program at UNSW Midfield Programme decision and delivery (MEngSc in Project Management) and How do you manage work and study levels. In this role I have drawn on much really enjoyed the experience. at the same time? of the diverse knowledge gained from the The program offers maximum flexibility in UNSW Aviation postgraduate program to how I balance my work and study at the deal with a wide range of issues.

18 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide Kevin’s observations: 44 The Aviation Management program has provided me with the knowledge and skills, to not only understand the aviation environment, but also enhanced my approach when working to improve safety in other industries. 44 In the future I want to be more involved in aviation investigation and this degree continues to help me to fulfill my ambitions. 44 The program was a cornerstone in achieving my current executive role.

CURRENT STUDENT KEVIN KITCHEN

Where were you when you applied to Management Masters program was a How has the Master of Aviation study with UNSW Aviation and why useful and well respected degree here Management helped you achieve did you want to do the postgraduate and overseas. your goals? program? Where are you now? The Aviation Management program has I was working in the Technical Panel for provided me with the knowledge and I am now the Deputy Chief Investigator the Office of the National Rail Safety skills, to not only understand the aviation for the Office of Transport Safety Regulator in Sydney. My role was environment, but also enhanced my Investigations (OTSI). OTSI is an providing technical advice and carrying approach when working to improve independent statutory authority out investigations into system safety and safety in other industries. In the future I responsible for determining the rolling stock engineering matters. I chose want to be more involved in aviation contributing factors and safety issues to undertake the Masters program in investigation and this degree continues to related to incidents and accidents aviation because I like aviation and I help me to fulfill my ambitions. The involving, or within the bus, ferry and rail wanted to broaden my knowledge from program was a cornerstone in achieving industry. We also carry out rail another industry. I also enjoy new my current executive role and I highly investigations on behalf of the Australian challenges. recommend the program to anyone who Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). Through wants to create their own destiny. Why did you choose UNSW? that collaboration I will shortly be I had completed an earlier postgraduate undertaking training in aircraft accident study through UNSW and I had received investigation, an area of which I have a feedback that the UNSW Aviation great passion.

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 19 AVIATION RESEARCH

What is the research degree for you?

Research involves original and critical enquiry that makes a results of independent investigation under the guidance of an significant contribution to existing knowledge of relevance academic supervisor. There are three types of research degrees both nationally and internationally. Postgraduate research available which differ in terms of entry requirements, duration, students are required to produce a thesis embodying the coursework requirements, and the depth of the thesis.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

DURATION The MPhil is an alternative to Honours if you: 1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent ✓✓ are returning to study after completion of an undergraduate ENTRY REQUIREMENTS degree and a period away, such as joining the workforce or Bachelor degree in the relevant discipline from UNSW or a having family; or qualification considered equivalent at an acceptable level, ✓✓ would like to obtain experience and a qualification in usually Honours. conducting research; or A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree provides an opportunity ✓✓ have limited background or knowledge in aviation and would for you to complete a component of coursework relevant to like to pursue a career in this area. Aviation, including research methodology, and a research project of at least 66% of the degree. The degree is ideal for you to acquire basic research training.

Master of Science (Research) (MSc)

DURATION A Masters of Science by Research degree requires completion 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent of an original piece of research, more limited in scope and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS nature to that required for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The A four year Bachelor degree with some research experience. level of research need is approximately equal to one major or Research experience might be obtained from an Honours two minor research papers published in international journals. degree, a Masters coursework degree or in the working Through the course of the program you will develop mastery of environment. appropriate methodology, and present your findings in the wider context of Aviation. It is expected that in addition to completing a thesis, you will submit manuscripts to international refereed journals for dissemination world-wide.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

DURATION you will acquire advanced specialist research training and 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent produce a thesis that summarises the research and provides ENTRY REQUIREMENTS evidence for independent thought and critical analysis, effective An appropriate four year Bachelor degree with first or upper communication and expert knowledge of Aviation in the second class Honours, or completion of a Masters by Research international context. The equivalent level of research need is including a substantial research component. approximately equal to three or more major research papers published in international journals. It is expected that, as well In this program you will complete a piece of research that as completing a thesis, your manuscripts will be submitted to demonstrates a significant and original contribution to international refereed journals for dissemination world-wide. knowledge in Aviation. Through completion of the program

20 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide Research involves original and critical enquiry that makes a significant contribution to existing knowledge of relevance both nationally and internationally.

FIVE REASONS TO DO A RESEARCH DEGREE

Fulfil your 01 curious streak

Get equipped with 02 research skills, critical thinking, time management and project management skills

Broaden your 03 horizons and discover new knowledge

Get support and 04 inspiration from colleagues and academics

Career 05 advancement

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 21 OUR RESEARCH AREAS

UNSW Aviation is both a place of learning and one of active research.

At any one time there are a range of research projects being well as a research flight simulator and an instrumented vehicle. It undertaken at all levels from undergraduate to postdoctoral. is possible that the operational simulators used for flying training In keeping with UNSW’s status as one of the leading research might be used for research, and the School also operates institutions, the School is building an impressive reputation in an airborne research facility with scanning lasers and hyper- industry-oriented research. The School owns and operates spectral cameras deployed in UNSW aeroplanes. research simulators for train and car driving safety studies as

CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS: Airline Strategy and The Influence of Panic on Effective Business Models Decision-Making in Aviation Airborne Remote Sensing Low Cost Carriers are now well Investigate the influence of panic on Actively engage in the analyses of established in most regional and effective decision-making on the flight airborne data acquired from the School’s shorthaul markets. Longer haul low cost deck. Research will include both a scanning laser system and/or hyper- operations have a much less consistent literature review and primary data spectral camera system. Research success rate, particularly for low cost collection using the school’s flight will include algorithm development to airlines that lack close relationships with simulator. optimise data quality and resolution, low cost regional or full service network and applications may be undertaken in airlines. You will research cost, product, Risk Compensation in Aviation conjunction with teams of investigators and route factors that drive airline How people perceive and respond to from other Schools or institutions. performance and financial outcomes. risk is an important determinant of safety outcomes. Risk compensation is the Aviation Meteorology Models of Air Travel Behaviour controversial notion that people take Aviation operations are undertaken in Be involved in a program of research more risks when given safety equipment sometimes very severe meteorological in modeling air travel behaviour of or interventions. The conditions under conditions. Many of the meteorological visitors. You will undertake review and which risk compensation may occur will processes important to aviation safety development of experimental design be assessed in a complement of studies, are better understood by utilising a approaches suitable for answering potentially focusing on pilots or other combination of analytical and numerical key questions raised by destination aviation personnel. mathematical techniques, which are stakeholders. common in applied mathematics. A range Fatigue on Commuter Trips of interesting phenomena, including Dispersal Measurement Approaches While many strategies target road safety swirling flow boundary layers, turbulent Sustainable regional dispersal of on long trips, evidence suggests short boundary layers, airflow over and around visitors is important for the well-being of regular (commuter) trips may also be topography, hydraulic jumps, effects Australian regions. You will complete a subject to fatigue. Fatigue during of Coriolis force on wake flows, etc critical review of dispersal measurement commuting is an important problem at are available. approaches, and partake in a program the nexus of workplace and road safety, of research to develop an innovative and has been identified as a major issue measurement approach for practical for the Aviation industry. You will implementation. complete a range of simulator and on-road studies measuring drowsiness (as an index of fatigue) under various sleep conditions.

22 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide Airline Scheduling and Performance Self-service baggage POTENTIAL RESEARCH AREAS: Measurement pick-up systems In addition to the above topics, students The conventional way of airline scheduling Many airports around the world have self- can also undertake research in any of the is to use outputs from one stage as service check-in facilities that passengers following areas: inputs of a following stage. can use to check in their baggage. Upon ✓ arrival at the destination airport however, ✓ Air cargo supply chain A major challenge in this conventional passengers still have to use carousels to ✓✓ Air travel behaviours scheduling practice is the measurement pick-up their luggage. This is not secure ✓✓ Airborne remote sensing of the operational performance of a and can be time consuming. Therefore, ✓✓ Airline alliances and partnering schedule plan. Without detailed costing there is a need for systems that allow ✓✓ Airline scheduling and simulation, current practices in the passengers to pick up their luggage at industry is commonly to benchmark the the location and the time of their choice. ✓✓ Airport planning performance (e.g. on-time performance) This research project is about designing ✓✓ Applied econometrics against an arbitrarily chosen target. systems that allow passengers to pick-up ✓✓ ATC and automation This project seeks to improve upon their luggage at any time and any location ✓✓ Aviation and tourism how airlines benchmark schedules and that is available. actual performance. ✓✓ Aviation business model New gate concepts ✓✓ Aviation finance and economics Applying Portfolio Theory to Tourism At airports gates generally have the ✓✓ Aviation operations management Marketing: Boosting Productivity via same “old fashioned” design. In order ✓✓ Baggage handling systems Strategic Diversification to speed up the boarding process new ✓✓ Fatigue management Utilise portfolio investment theory within boarding strategies have to be developed the context of determining an optimal and technology may be used to ease ✓✓ Gate allocation strategies marketing expenditure budget for tourism identification and allow self-boarding ✓✓ Human factors destinations. Tourism flows from different of passengers. This research project ✓✓ Safety management markets can be viewed as risk and concerns the analysis of boarding ✓✓ Utilisation of autonomous vehicles return investments that are influenced processes, the design of new boarding in aviation by the tourism destination’s marketing processes and an analysis of the impact budget allocations. Using traditional of the application of new technologies To see our current or completed research finance theory, marketing budgets can be on the efficiency and the security of the projects, please visit our website: aviation.unsw.edu.au/research/research.html optimised to minimise risk (tourism flow boarding process. volatility) and maximise returns (visitors to the destination).

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 23 OUR ACADEMIC STAFF/ RESEARCH SUPERVISORS

Our academic staff teach in both our undergraduate and of aviation issues, and they are in constant dialogue with postgraduate coursework programs and actively engage regulatory authorities and a wide cross section of aviation in research supervising honours and research students. industry representatives. Their research interests are broad and cover a diverse range

DR CARLO CAPONECCHIA DR IAN DOUGLAS DR TAY KOO BA(Psych)(Newcastle), Grad Cert DBA, MBA (UTS), Grad Cert in Education BCom (Hons), BSc, PhD (UNSW) Univ. Teaching and Learning Studies (Higher Ed) (Sydney) (UNSW), PhD (Psych) (UNSW) Tay’s research involves applications Ian has 25 years experience working at of microeconomic and geographic Carlo undertakes research in Human Qantas where his roles ranged through approaches to the understanding Factors and Safety applied across several airport operations, fleet and airline of the distributional inequality and domains. His research interests include: planning, pricing, revenue management endogeneity of aviation and tourism. He 44 Human error classification and and alliances. His research interest has developed expertise in the area of HF taxonomy development and is ASEAN aviation and the tensions micro- modelling tourist behaviour, which evaluation between economic and institutional recently has resulted in the collaboration factors in development of airline strategy. 44 Risk perception and risk with safety scientists and human factors He focuses on: communication (including biases in experts at UNSW Aviation on research risk perception, factors affecting the 44 Airline Alliances and Partnering investigating how safety risk information and new technology in aviation affect communication of safety information; 44 ASEAN aviation risk compensation and risk behaviour) traveller behaviour. 44 Airline business model convergence 44 Improving training systems for 44 Airline-Airport relationships. Professional Affiliations complex skills through the use of 44 World Conference on Transport objective data, as well as evaluating Professional Affiliations selection systems Research Society (WCTRS) 44 Chair, International Air Services 44 Council for Australasian Tourism and 44 Risk management of psychosocial Commission (IASC) hazards at work (e.g., stress, fatigue Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) 44 Air Transport Research Society – and workplace bullying) 44 Institute of Australian Geographers Network Committee (IAG) Professional Affiliations 44 European Aviation Conference – 44 Air Transport Research Society Organising Committee 44 Human Factors and Ergonomics (ATRS) Society of Australia (Chair of the OHS 44 Hong Kong Council for Accreditation Special Interest Group) of Academic and Vocational 44 International Association for Qualifications – Specialist Workplace Bullying and Harassment 44 Consults to the aviation industry (IAWBH) – coordinator of the Risk working with both airlines and Management special interest group government agencies in the 44 International Commission on ASEAN region Occupational Health (ICOH) 44 Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

24 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide PROFESSOR PROFESSOR JASON MIDDLETON ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GABRIEL LODEWIJKS FRAeS, BSc, PhD (Monash)) BRETT MOLESWORTH MSc, PhD (TU Delft), FRAeS 44 Jason’s area of interest is in PhD (UWS), BAv (Hons) Aviation Management, Grad Cert – Social Health, HEAD OF SCHOOL environmental fluid dynamics, Grad Cert – University Learning and including aviation meteorology Teaching, Commercial Pilots Licence Gabriel specialises in solving engineering (seabreezes, microburst and wind (CPL), Advanced Aerobatics Rating and logistic problems of companies and gusts), in wake flows from natural and Brett’s research interests involve organizations active in the aviation cluster manmade objects (in the atmosphere human performance in complex social- including airlines, airports, suppliers and ocean), in coastal oceanography technical environments, in particular, of baggage handling systems, aircraft (including coastal currents) and in understanding the factors that influence manufacturers, suppliers of aircraft the technologies of airborne remote individual’s ‘at-risk’ behaviour. His components, airport designers and air sensing. He has published over 100 interests cover three areas: traffic control. These problems include: papers in refereed journals, and supervised over 20 students to PhD 4 44 Optimization of maintenance, repair 4 Pilots: Predictors of pilots’ risk- completion in a variety of areas listed and overhaul processes taking behaviour, training methods above, and including aviation safety. to improve pilots’ risk management, 4 4 Automation of air cargo handling Past advisory roles include the ARC effects of aircraft noise on cognition, systems Earth Sciences Panel, the Antarctic pilot (mis)communication, and error 44 Improvement of the quality of the Science Advisory Committee, and the management flower supply chain handled through Integrated Marine Observing System 44 ATC: ATC and automation air cargo Advisory Board. He is currently 44 Cabin Safety: Crew-passenger 4 researching beach sediment erosion 4 Tracking and tracing of equipment, communication (safety briefings) components and people at airports and deposition using a Piper PA 44 and in companies as a platform to obtain airborne lidar Professional Affiliations data of beach topography for over 44 Optimization of gate processes and 44 Registered Psychologist 100 beaches on the NSW coast. baggage handling procedures to 44 Member of the Human Factors and reduce the turn around time of aircraft Professional Affiliations Ergonomics Society (HFES) 4 4 Maintaining safety and security in 44 Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society 44 Member of the SAFE association airport logistic processes (SAFE) 4 4 Improvement of passenger 44 Member Australian Aviation and experience by streamlining Psychology Association (AAvPA) airport logistics 44 Member of the International Society Professional Affiliations of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) 44 Member of the Royal Dutch Society of Engineers 44 Member of the board of the Royal Dutch Society of Transport Engineers 44 Fellow of TRAIL (research school for transport, infrastructure and logistics) 44 Scientific director of the Delft Center of Aviation 44 Fellow of the South African Institute of Materials Handling 44 Director of the Chinese joint smart ship and transportation center 44 Guest editor of the International Journal of Computer Sciences and Systems (IJCSS) 44 Member of the editorial advisory board of Bulk Solids Handling, the international journal of storing, handling, and transporting bulk

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 25 DR DAVID TAN PROFESSOR ANN WILLIAMSON ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR BCom (Hons), PhD (UNSW) BSc (Hons), PhD (LaTrobe) RICHARD WU David specialises in aviation finance/ Ann’s research is in the area of human BEng, MEng (NTU, Taiwan), PhD (Loughborough, UK), GradRAes economics and econometric methods for factors, primarily focussing on two related aviation research. His research interests areas; the effects of fatigue and the role Richard specialises in solving operations include airline finance and economics, of human error in injury and safety. She and scheduling problems of airlines and corporate governance, asset pricing, and has published extensively in scientific airports. These problems include: applied econometrics. Recent research literature and has been an invited 44 airline operations management topics include:: speaker at a wide range of international conferences and an invited member of 44 scheduling 44 The impact of fuel hedging on airline a number of government committees on 44 airport terminal planning systematic risk road and workplace safety. 44 airport retail development and 44 Did the formation of global alliances passenger choice behaviour studies affect airline profitability? Professional Affiliations 44 Developing a new instrumental 44 Director of Transport and Road Safety Professional Affiliations variable in estimating price elasticity (TARS) Research 44 Member of Air Transport Research using flight level data 44 Membership of the board of the Society 44 Australia-Hong Kong air liberalization Journal of Safety Research and 44 Member of INFORMS agreements and their influence on regular reviewing for a number of 44 Instructor in Airports and Ground tourism flows scientific journals and granting bodies Operations, IATA ITDI 44 Developing a downward-NPV 44 Awarded the “Australian College 44 Academic journal board membership: measure that incorporates skewness of Road Safety Fellowship” for »» World Review of Intermodal of cash flows in investment decision outstanding research in road safety by Transportation Research- Board making the Federal Minister for Infrastructure Member (since 2006) and Transport Darren Chester Professional Affiliations »» International Journal of Aviation 44 Member of the Air Transport Management- Australia/Oceania Research Society Editor (2007-2013) 44 Member of the Council for »» Transportation Planning and Australasian Tourism and Technology (since Nov. 2016) Hospitality Education »» International Journal of Aerospace 44 Member of the Financial Integrity System Science and Engineering Research Network (IJASSE) (since August 2016) 44 Member of New Zealand »» Journal of Transportation Association of Economists Technologies (since 2011)

26 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide There are strong research synergies in human factors and transport safety research between TARS researchers and academic staff in UNSW Aviation.

Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research Group

Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research is a research transport and road safety research centre: safety group within UNSW Aviation dedicated to road and policy and systems, psychology, human factors, transport safety research. The philosophy of the road and engineering and crashworthiness, information technology transport safety research focus at TARS is the safe system systems, biomechanics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and principle, commonly used in occupational health and safety social sciences. and adopted by the Australian Transport Council in 2004. This requires a multi- disciplinary approach to road safety There are strong research synergies in human factors research and policy development, where researchers focus and transport safety research between TARS researchers on safer roads, safer vehicles, and safer people and their and academic staff in UNSW Aviation. The TARS research integration into a safe system. TARS research is structured group also supervises UNSW Aviation research students around the essential disciplines needed for an effective depending on the research topic and supervisor involved.

UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide 27 MEET A CURRENT PhD STUDENT

Oleksandra’s awards include: ✓✓ HFESA Student Fellowship IEA 2015 by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia. ✓✓ Best Student Paper Award 2015 by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. ✓✓ Winner of the Early Career and Student SIG Competition, “What do you see as future applications of ergonomics in the next 10 years?” by Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Australia.

PHD STUDENT OLEKSANDRA KRASNOVA

Can you tell us a bit about yourself What is your research about and What are your achievements since you and why you chose to study with how do you work with your research started your PhD? UNSW Aviation to do a research supervisors to achieve your goals? Since I started my PhD I have had the degree? My research is about investigating opportunity to present my research at It is an interesting story of my previous the utility of cognitive-based training national and international conferences, degrees at different universities and approaches to improve young driver publish several papers and have received particularly how I pursued a PhD. I never speed management. It is conducted some awards. thought that I would end up doing a PhD both in a simulated environment, as well one day, although I had dreamed about it. as in an instrumented vehicle in the real What advice do you have for people environment. The project is innovative as who are thinking about pursuing a I completed the following degrees: it draws upon proven training techniques research degree? 44 Bachelor in Education (BEd) and employed in aviation and adopts them to I would highly recommend doing a Linguistics, and Master in Education the road environment. I am particularly research degree to anyone who would (MEd) and Linguistics in Kirovograd thankful to my supervisors who always like to become an expert in the area. You State Teachers’ Training University in provide me with plenty of advice, and will learn how to solve problems, how to Ukraine assist in all the steps of my PhD, which find relevant information, how to work makes the overall journey much easier. 44 Graduate Research School of the independently and as a member of a I would highlight the importance of National University of Educational team, how to communicate (by writing, working in synergy with your supervisors Management of the National by giving presentations, or speaking to achieve your goals. We usually have Academy of Educational Sciences in public), how to manage your time regular meetings on a weekly basis and I of Ukraine, specialising in Theory effectively, and how to prioritise your would say this is one of the key aspects and Methodology of Professional activities. These are all in addition to of success when doing research. Another Education other technical skills that you will have important aspect to achieving your goals based on a specific project. You will also 44 Graduate Research School at is to have a vision and to know what you have a chance to invent things that you Kirovograd Flight Academy of National want to achieve and find solutions to do are passionate about. No doubt it will be Aviation University (Ukraine) this. And, of course, have a strong desire incredibly useful no matter what job you 44 Master of Science in Human Factors to achieve your goal! will take up after your research degree. (Nottingham, UK)

28 UNSW Aviation 2019 Postgraduate Programs Guide HOW TO APPLY

Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (5741) and Master of Aviation Management (8741)

Submit an application at applyonline.unsw.edu.au and attach the There are two intakes per year: required supporting documentation such as: ✓✓ Term 1 (February) – apply by 25 January ✓✓ CV ✓✓ Term 3 (September) – apply by 31 July ✓✓ Evidence of professional Aviation industry experience Late applications may be accepted after ✓ ✓ Academic transcript (applicable to MAvMgmt applicants only) the closing dates. ✓✓ Evidence of completion of an undergraduate degree (applicable to MAvMgmt applicants only) ✓✓ Other documentation specified on the application website NOTE ✓✓ English language requirements also apply, see unsw.edu.au/english-requirements-policy

Master of Philosophy (2475), Master of Science by Research (2905) and Doctor of Philosophy PhD (1900)

1. Find a research area determination, and should include the 4. Submit your official following: Before applying for a higher research application online 44 The title of your research proposal degree you will need to match your Once you have secured a supervisor, (this must be included in your area of interest to our School. You may developed a research proposal, and document) also consider applying for a scholarship prepared your supporting documents, (research.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate- 44 A statement of the research problem you are ready to lodge your application research-scholarships). and its significance via applyonline.unsw.edu.au/login 44 An outline of the method to be used 2. Find a supervisor and to analyse the problem If you are applying for the degree without any scholarships: develop a research proposal 44 Details of previous publications and/or research undertaken in your 44 Term 1 (February) Contact a researcher within the School nominated area of interest apply by 30 November with your CV, academic transcript, details of your research interests including Once you have secured the supervisor’s 44 Term 2 (June) your initial research proposal. You agreement to supervise you, you can apply by 31 March may need to have a few meetings with submit a formal application for admission. 44 Term 3 (September) the potential research supervisor to apply by 31 July discuss the suitability of the research 3. Prepare supporting to further establish a strong research documentation To be considered for a scholarship, the proposal. If you are having difficulties application due dates are at least six finding a supervisor, please contact the Required documents include your months earlier. The application due dates Postgraduate Research Director. supervisor’s agreement (proof of with scholarship consideration can be correspondence), research proposal, found at research.unsw.edu.au/ All applications must be sufficiently CV, academic transcripts and English key-dates. detailed so the University can determine language test results, documents must if adequate supervision and resources to be in English or include a certified English support your research can be provided. translation. Your research proposal helps make that

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Information in this Guide is correct as at March 2017. The university reserves the right to change any degree, admission requirements or other information therein without prior notice. We recommend that you check our website for the most current information before making final selections or enrolling in any courses.