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Publication date: February 2017 Image courtesy of Flight Training Adelaide Companies and Capabilities (page 12 to 19) updated: June 2018

2 AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING LAUNCHING INTERNATIONAL AVIATION CAREERS

AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3 INDUSTRY From fixed and rotary wing pilot training, to broader OVERVIEW aviation training that includes engineering, maintenance COMPANIES and air traffic management, Australia offers internationally AND CAPABILITIES approved programs. FURTHER The Australian aviation sector is well include providing transportation safety and respected, with a long and distinguished security assistance to Indonesia, Papua New INFORMATION history dating back to the early days of Guinea and several Pacific Island countries flight. Australia’s geographic size, vast covering areas such as technical support, interior and considerable distance from training, supply of personnel and air traffic trading partners have required air transport management services. to play a significant role in the nation’s Domestic aviation training organisations economic development. Today, Australia are well placed to deliver internationally continues to make an important contribution recognised aviation qualifications to to international aviation and manages 11 per international students in a wide range of cent of the world’s airspace. programs and courses, including pilot training Major Australian airlines have an enviable (fixed and rotary wing), flight instruction, safety record. No fatal accidents involving aviation engineering, aviation maintenance, civilian high-capacity aircraft have simulation, air traffic control and aviation occurred in Australia for nearly 50 years. management and operations. Australia has a robust aviation safety The Australian aviation training sector has framework and a well-respected approach responded to the increased global demand to aviation regulation. for commercial pilots. Education and training As an active representative on the providers are attracting increasing numbers International Civil Aviation Organization of overseas students, and inward investment (ICAO) governing council, Australia has in the industry is strong. For international helped to shape the global standards and organisations and government bodies guidance for civil aviation safety, security, seeking state-of-the-art, internationally efficiency and environmental sustainability. recognised aviation and aerospace training and education providers, Australia is the Australia works closely with international ideal destination. partners to help improve their civil aviation safety and security capabilities. Examples

4 AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING Image courtesy of Flight Training Adelaide AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 5 LEADING TRAINING standards set by Australia’s Civil Aviation UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY Safety Authority (CASA). This, combined OVERVIEW AND INFRASTRUCTURE with the natural advantages of Australia’s VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Australia has a number of natural training environment, means that many Australian universities and vocational COMPANIES advantages, offering some of the pilots trained in Australia are now flying education and training institutions best weather and geography for flight with international airlines. The ability offer world-class courses in aerospace AND CAPABILITIES training in the world. Widely varying to meet the highest safety standards engineering, attracting international landscapes, plenty of open spaces and in the aviation sector is one of several students and collaborations with FURTHER low levels of air traffic in many parts reasons why Australia’s governance international education bodies. of the country make Australia an ideal framework, safety standards and air Complementing this, Australian industry INFORMATION destination for pilot training. Training traffic management training are also providers offer pilot training, aviation / institutions do not require specific highly sought after in the global market. aeronautical engineering and aviation permits to use airspace below 8,500 Australia offers access to modern management and operations training, feet, which enables trainees to fly more airport engineering and air traffic in addition to cabin crew training and often and complete courses faster than management infrastructure. State-of- aviation English. in locations where military restrictions the-art, purpose-built aviation training limit flying hours to specific times. This facilities allow students to work on real in turn delivers reduced costs and and simulated aircraft, learning the improved efficiency measures. right skills in the right environments. Australia’s strict aviation standards are Students also receive on-the-job seen as a benchmark by many nations. training and are awarded Australian Training organisations are required to certifications that meet the most meet strict domestic and international stringent international standards.

6 AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 7 Aviation Australia – assisting the global aviation workforce

As the global aviation industry continues Pacific and the Middle East. This partnership to experience significant growth, some of ensures that students have access to the the world’s largest airlines, across some latest aircraft types for live aircraft practical of the world’s fastest-growing markets, are training across Hawker Pacific’s extensive looking to Aviation Australia (AA) training network of maintenance bases. and services. Large airlines have also seen the advantages Students from Aviation Australia’s of using Aviation Australia expertise for a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)- cost-effective and timely solution to a wide approved basic engineering course are range of requirements. As the company in high demand as they graduate with holds approvals with many global regulatory the knowledge and skills that make them bodies (including EASA, CASA, and the job-ready. Airlines report that AA graduates United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation outperform other candidates when it comes Authority GCAA), they have a unique to practical experience and hand skills. ability to assist a diverse customer base. Since 2008 recruitment of AA graduates Recently, AA was contracted by GAMECO, has been ongoing by airlines including the engineering division of China Southern Etihad Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Air Airlines. The project took place across China Asia, who have deployed graduates across and Australia and provided detailed support Europe, Asia and the Gulf. to GAMECO for approval from EASA as a Part 147 Maintenance training organisation. Aviation Australia also partners with multinational aerospace organisations Located in Brisbane and Cairns, and such as Hawker Pacific to develop and owned by the Queensland Government, design internationally recognised packages Aviation Australia offers intelligent solutions of theoretical and live aircraft practical to workforce, training and regulatory training. These training packages have been requirements, enabling aerospace companies successfully deployed throughout Asia, the to keep pace in the dynamic aviation industry.

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8 AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING Careers take off at Flight Training Adelaide

Airlines around the world are looking to By partnering with so many different airlines, Australia as an ideal setting for pilot training FTA has developed a broad understanding and Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) is a leader of the unique training practices and cultural in this field. The company has been training operating environments of each individual airline cadets since 1982, working with many airline, and the company continues to of the world’s major airlines along the way. deliver tailor-made training solutions for aviation companies around the world. As well as serving Australian carriers such as Virgin Australia, QantasLink and being an approved training provider for Australia’s national carrier Qantas, FTA is currently providing training for Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Government Flight Services, China Airlines and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. Different aviation customers have their own requirements for courses and FTA caters for all of these. It also ensures that its training courses are delivered to the standards set by different Civil Aviation Regulators and that they meet the rigorous requirements of the various international regulatory bodies.

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AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 9 10 AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 11 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW COMPANIES AND CAPABILITIES FURTHER INFORMATION

The following table provides some examples of companies and their capabilities. Contact your local Austrade representative for assistance connecting with the Australian businesses that best suit your requirements. austrade.gov.au

12 AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING Organisation /

Pilot Training Pilot Training Aviation Engineering Training / Other Training (including specific Institution / Faculty Fixed Wing Rotary Wing Flight Instructor Training Aviation Maintenance TrainingSimulation Training Air Traffic Control Training Aviation Management / Operations pilot training ratings and endorsements) Diploma / Graduate Diploma Bachelor Degree Masters Degree Other Certification

Airflite Flying College Integrated CPL, CPL, CASA Part 141/142 RPL, PPL MEACR, MEAIR, MPPC, RU, Grade 3, Grade 2 and Grade 1 Instructor Ratings

Air Gold Coast Pty Ltd Diploma of Aviation - CPL (Aeroplane); Diploma of Aviation - Instrument Rating; Diploma of Aviation - Flight Instructor

Ansett Aviation Training Simulator training - A320, B737, BAe146, Fokker F100, Dash 8 100/200/300, SAAB 340, Kingair 350/200 Proline 21, Kingair 200 analogue, Emb 120, Metro III/23

Australian Airline Pilot Academy Diploma of Aviation (CPL) Cert III in Aviation (Cabin Crews) and Diploma Of Aviation (Instrument flying)

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Australian Pilot Training Alliance PART 141/142 Diploma / Graduate Diploma RTO 22508 CRICOS 02844F

Australian Wings Academy Diploma of Aviation

Aviation Australia General English Diploma of Aviation (CPL Certificate IV in Aviation (CPL); Language Training; - Aeroplane); Diploma of E1, E4, E5 Exclusion Removal Aviation English; Aviation (Instrument Flight Training; Part 66 Licence English for Academic Operations); Diploma of Requalification Training; B2 to B1 Purposes; Airport Aviation (Instrument Rating); Practical Competency Training Operational Diploma of Air Traffic Services; Courses; B1 to B2 Practical Management; CASA Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics/ Competency Training Courses; Part Part 145 and 147 Mechanical); International 147 Approved Aircraft Type Training Approval Consultancy Diploma of Aircraft - Boeing 737 600/700/800/900 Services; EASA Part Maintenance Engineering; (CFM56) - B1.1 Exclusion Removal; 145 and 147 Approval Advance Diploma of Aviation CASR Part 66 Module 10 - Aviation Consultancy Services (Pilot in Command) Legislation (5 Day Course); Prevent Ozone Depleting Substance and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CPPFES2043A) - Online Short Course; Part 145 Initial and Continuation Training; Part 66 Examinations; Part 147 Approved Aircraft Type Training - King Air 350; Skills Recognition/ Recognition of Prior Learning; CASR Part 145 Awareness; Human Factors; EWIS; FTS/CDCCL; RVSM; ETOPS; CASR/EASA/GCAA Part 66 Training Material; CASR/EASA/ GCAA Part 66 Examinations; Live Aircraft Training in Industry; MCC; Jet Orientation; UPRT; Certificate II in Aeroskills; Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance; Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing; Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics/Mechanical/ Structures); Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service; Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations); Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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Basair Australia Pty Ltd Night VFR; UPRT; Diploma in Aviation - CPL; Certificate III in Aviation CPL; PPL; RPL; Diploma in Aviation - MEAIR; PIR; Tailwheel Instrument Rating; Diploma Endorsement; RG. in Aviation - Flight Instructor; AERO; MPPC; Graduate Diploma of Flight International Licence Management Conversion Service; MCC; Multi Engine Training

Becker Helicopters Pilot Academy English for Aviation Diploma of Aviation Training and Testing; Electronic Warfare Course for Military Aviators; UAV Training and Simulation; Helicopter Search and Rescue Training

Edith Cowan University, Leadership and University Diploma in Ground Bachelor of Aviation Management; Handling School of Engineering Supervision; Human Factors; Legislative and Regulatory Environments; Aerodynamics; Meteorology; Propulsion; Flight Planning; Aircraft Performance and Loading Systems.

Flight Options (Australia) Pty Ltd Ab Initio, PPL, CPL, Instructor Rating, Instrument rating, Full motion flight simulators - Cessna Mustang C510 & King Air B200/KA350i (Initial class/type & recurrent and ATPL) Level D

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Flight Training Adelaide Fixed wing - PPL; CPL; Diploma in Aviation - CPL; MECIR; MCC; MPL; Diploma in Aviation - Formation Flight; UPRT; Instructor Training (Multi ATPL; Flight Instructor Engine); Diploma in Training; Rotary wing Aviation - Instrument Rating - PPL; CPL; MECIR; (Multi Engine); Advanced ATPL; Simulator Diploma - Pilot in Command Training - MCC, (MCC & ATPL) Jet Bridging Course; MPL

Fly Oz Pty Ltd Diploma of Aviation, CPL, Instrument Rating & Instructor Rating

Heliwest AROC (Radio Licence); Cert IV in Aviation CPL(H) English Langauage (Rotorwest Pty Ltd t/a Heliwest) Assessment; Overseas Licence Conversions; Advanced Flight Training incl NVIS/NVG and Instrument Flight; various ratings and endorsements

Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, (KBR) Training Management Packages

Moorabbin Aviation Service PPL, Instrument Diploma of Aviation - CPL; Rating, Multi-Engine Diploma of Aviation - Multi (Trading as Australian National Endorsement Instrument Rating; Diploma In Airline College) Aviation - Instructor Rating

Moorabbin Flying Services Cabin Crew Diploma in Aviation Certificate I in Aviation (Commercial Pilot); Foundation Skills Diploma in Aviation (Instrument Rating)

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Par Avion Flight Training Currently through University of Tasmania - Graduate Diploma of Aviation & Business

Pearson Aviation Pty Ltd Jet ratings Diploma in Aviation - CPL; Diploma in Aviation - Instrument Rating

RMIT University Aerospace Advanced Diploma of Bachelor of Master of design and Engineering (Aeronautical) Engineering Engineering technology training; (Aerospace (Aerospace); Master Airworthiness Engineering) of Engineering (Honours); Bachelor (Airworthiness); of Applied Science Master of Science (Aviation)/Bachelor (Aviation) of Business (Management); Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation); Associate Degree in Engineering Technology; Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)

Royal Victorian Aero Club PPL; RPL; CPL; Diploma of Aviation - CPL; Instrument Rating; Diploma of Aviation - Multi Multi-Engine Instrument Rating; Diploma In Endorsement Aviation - Instructor Rating

Soar Advanced Flight Training Diploma of Aviation (CPL-A), (FIR) and (MECIR) (SAFT)

AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 17 Organisation /

South Metropolitan TAFE. Maintenance Diploma of Aviation Certificate III in Aeronautics Simulation Training Western Australia Management; Advanced (Commercial Pilot Theory) & Certificate (Airbus A320 Diploma of Aeronautics; IV in Aeronautics (Commercial Pilot Maintenance Associate Degree of Theory); Certificate II Aeroskills Simulator); Water Operations Management; (Aeroskills Mechanical Pre- Safety and Survival Associate Degree of Apprenticeship); Certificate IV Aeroskills (For Pilots - Fixed & Aeronautics; Flight (Mechanical); Certificate IV Aeroskills Rotary Wing & Cabin Instructor Training (Fixed & (Avionics); Certificate IV Aeroskills Crew); Fire Safety Rotary Wing) new Diploma (Structures); Certificate III in Aviation (For Pilots - Fixed level qualification currently (Cabin Crew); Certificate IV in Aviation & Rotary Wing & being developed (Ground Operations and Services) Cabin Crew); Aviation First Aid (for Pilots & Cabin Crew); Airline/ Aviation Security (for Pilots & Cabin Crew); Helicopter Crew Training (Rescue Crew and Helicopter Crew Supervisor qualifications currently being developed)

Southpac Aerospace Human Factors, Diploma of Aviation Aviation SMS Training, Aviation Human & Management, Diploma of Auditing and Investigation Courses, Organisational Quality Auditing, Aviation Law Performance Training Diploma of Leadership and Management

Southern Aviation Pty Ltd PPL/CPL/MECIR Diploma of Aviation T/a Bunbury Flying School (CPL - Instrument Rating)

Southern Cross University Partnerships with four Diploma in Aviation flight schools. CPL = - Commercial Pilot 12 units of Bachelor of Licence; Diploma in Business (Aviation) Aviation - Instrument Rating

Swinburne University Graduate Diploma of Bachelor of Aviation; Master of Aviation Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Human Aviation (Human Factors); Bachelor of Aviation/ (Human Factors); Factors); Graduate Certificate of Aviation of Technology Graduate Diploma of Aviation Bachelor of Business; Master of Aviation (Management); Professional Certificate (Management) Bachelor of Aviation (Management) of Aviation (Operational Safety Systems) and Piloting; Bachelor of Aviation Management; Bachelor of Aviation Management/ Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Aviation Management

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TAFE Queensland Brisbane Diploma in Aviation - CPL (Helicopter); Diploma in Aviation - Flight Instructor (Helicopter)

United Aero Training Commercial and Private Pilots License

University of New South Wales ATPL Theory Graduate Diploma in Flying; Bachelor of Master of Aviation PhD Graduate Diploma in Aviation (Flying); Management; Master (UNSW) School of Aviation Advanced Flying; Graduate Bachelor of Aviation of Philosophy; Diploma in Aviation (Management) Master of Science Management (Research)

List of acronyms

AERO Aerobatics Rating CPL (H) Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence MECIR Multi-engine Command Instrument RAAF Royal Australian Air Force Rating ATPL Airline Transport Pilot Licence EASA European Aviation Safety Agency RG Retractable Undercarriage Endorsement MCC Multi-crew Cooperation AROC Aeronautical Radio Operator ETOPS Extended Range RPL Recreational Pilot Licence Certificate Twin-Engine Operations MPL Multi-crew Pilot Licence RTO Registered Training Organisation CAAC Civil Aviation Administration of China EWIS Electrical Wiring MPPC Manual Propeller Pitch RVSM Reduced Vertical Interconnection System Control Endorsement CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority Separation Minimum FTS Fuel Tank Safety NVIS Night Vision Imaging System CASR Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle GCAA General Civil Aviation Authority NVR Night Vision Goggles CDCCL Critical Design Configuration UPRT Upset Prevention and Control Limitations MEAIR Multi Engine Aeroplane Instrument PIR Private Instrument Rating Recovery Training Rating CPL Commercial Pilot Licence PPL Private Pilot Licence VFR Visual flight rules

AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 19 The following are some of the Aviation/Aerospace Australia is the Industry Capability Network (ICN) INDUSTRY organisations involved in the Australian national association representing the is a business network that introduces OVERVIEW aerospace industry. Contact your aviation and aerospace industries. Australian and New Zealand companies local Austrade representative about aviationaerospace.org.au to projects, both large and small, in connecting and partnering with the Australia, New Zealand and other COMPANIES Aviation Maintenance Repair Overhaul Australian aerospace industry. international markets. icn.org.au AND CAPABILITIES Business Association (AMROBA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to GOVERNMENT AND representing the maintenance, repair and FURTHER overhaul segment of Australia’s aviation INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS industry. amroba.org.au Airservices Australia is a government- Civil Aviation Safety Authority owned corporation responsible for (CASA) is responsible for regulating providing airspace management, the Australian aviation industry and aeronautical information, aviation maintaining safety standards. communications, radio navigation aids casa.gov.au and aviation rescue and firefighting services to the aviation industry in The Department of Infrastructure and Australia. airservicesaustralia.com Regional Development is responsible for overseeing the aviation sector in Australian Helicopter Industry Australia. Through the Department, the Association (AHIA) aims to promote the Australian Government contributes to Australian helicopter industry by working the prosperity of the economy and the with governments, regulatory authorities wellbeing of all Australians by fostering and the community to ensure it is a safe, a viable, competitive and safe aviation efficient and viable industry, readily able industry. infrastructure.gov.au/aviation to adapt to the continuing needs of its customers through the pursuit of global industry best practice. austhia.com

20 AVIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING REFERENCES 1. Department of Infrastructure 2014. Australia’s contribution to international civil aviation. https:// infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/ international/icao/files/icao_ assembly_brochure_jan2014.pdf Accessed 30 January 2017. 2. Department of Infrastructure. Australia’s air services agreements/ arrangements. https://infrastructure. gov.au/aviation/international/ agreements.aspx Accessed 30 January 2017. 3. Ibid.

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