Do you have an interest in engineering? Qantas recently announced that its engineering academy will have training centres in both Brisbane and Melbourne.
The Flying Kangaroo says the program, which aims to train up to 300 people each year from 2025, will be run in partnership with Aviation Australia. It also follows concerns that major airlines and the government haven’t been doing enough to address a developing lack of engineers, which has already seen Rex cut back services.
This year, the Women in Aviation (WAI) Australian Chapter is offering its members the opportunity to apply for a range of scholarships with a combined value of over $45,000. Each scholarship may have slightly different criteria, for example, Instrument Flying, Safety, Helicopter theory, flight training and many more.
Applications close on 29th September 2023, so to learn more, visit their website here.
On Sunday, 28th May, cadets and Officers of the NSW Group of the Australian Air League participated in the Group’s annual Ceremonial Parade, marching through the streets of Sydney from Martin Place to Metcalfe Park, Pyrmont. This year’s parade saw just over 300 members representing 18 Squadrons across NSW – the furthest travelled being the City of Canberra Squadron.
The Jetstar Engineering team is proud to kick off recruitment for their 2024 Engineering Apprenticeship Program.
They are seeking new starters to commence in 2024 to hit the ground running in an intensive four-year development program that will lead to a fantastic career as a Jetstar Aircraft Engineer.
If you know anyone looking to launch their aviation career, then now is the perfect time to join.
Take a look at their website to apply or to find out more about their current advertisements (closing on 21 July 2023).
Here’s what two of our current apprentices say about their journey in this experience:
“The apprentice program is really amazing because you learn so much and it’s not just about your skills on the tools, it’s also your skills with people. Everyday you’re learning from respected and skilled LAMEs and AMEs – it’s like a family.” – Yana Mabutin, second-year apprentice.
“I didn’t know this is what I wanted to do, but now I’ve ended up here, I’m absolutely loving it. I do anything from filter changes to engine changes. We get to do a really broad range of things. Anyone can do it; you just have to have a good work ethic and be willing to learn.” – Bradley Cooper, second-year apprentice.
The Australian Air League wishes to advise its volunteers that the Certificate of Currency for the League’s Public Liability Insurance is now available for download on the online AAL Manual at the following location. Members may log in with their membership number and password to access these files. Login instructions can also be found on the site.
