Aviation Sector News
AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft Excluded Category Operators – Project Update
The Aviation Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials for the AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft - Excluded Category Operators project, to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration...
Aviation Industry Skills Project update
The draft Case for Endorsement and training package materials for the Aviation Industry Skills Project, were submitted to the Australian Industry & Skills Committee (AISC) in October 2020. At its meeting on 2 December 2020, the AISC approved Aviation Training...
Further support for aviation industry and appointment of expert advisory panel
The Australian Government has further extended key assistance measures to support domestic aviation, as well as announcing the appointment of a Future of Aviation Reference Panel as the aviation sector works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Prime Minister...
AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft – Excluded Category Operators project update
Final draft materials for the AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft - Excluded Category Operators project, have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and are now available to view. Feedback from public consultation centred on checking the operational sequence of...
The Future of Australia’s Aviation Sector – Issues Paper
The Australian Government is examining options to further support and strengthen the aviation industry, both to manage the current impacts of the COVID-19 downturn, support the recovery and look at pathways for longer-term reform. The department has released the...
Senate inquiry into the general Aviation industry – accepting submissions
The Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the current state of Australia's general aviation industry, with particular reference to aviation in rural, regional and remote Australia. The committee will...
Round 2 applications open for the Regional Airports Program
The Regional Airports Program provides grants to improve the safety and accessibility of airports and aerodromes in regional areas of Australia. It will support critical air infrastructure that will: improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using...
AVI Industry Skills Project Update
The draft training package materials for the AVI Industry Skills project have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration. The Aviation IRC proposed to update the Certificate IV in Aviation (Aviation Supervision) and seven...
AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft Project – draft materials available for comment
Feedback closes Wednesday 28 October 2020. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft - Excluded Category Operations Project, has finalised draft training package materials and is inviting feedback. The draft training materials...
AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft – Excluded Category Operations Project – draft materials available for comment
Feedback closes Tuesday 6 October 2020. The Technical Advisory Committee for the AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft - Excluded Category Operations Project, has released draft training materials and is inviting feedback. The drafts include a new unit of competency and...
White paper released outlining the future of Advanced Aerial Mobility in Australia
Deakin University has released a white paper that evaluates the opportunities and next steps for Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) in Australia, focusing on electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the passenger and freight context. In the first study...
National Aviation Policy Issues Paper on Emerging Aviation Technologies – Open consultation
Submissions close 31 October 2020. Drones, also known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), are seeing a rapid rise in use across Australia. Technological development is enabling more, diverse applications of drones, from agriculture, to infrastructure...
Aviation Industry Skills Project Update – Draft Case for Endorsement
The final draft Case for Endorsement and training package materials have been released for the Aviation Training Package (Release 7.0). This included work on the AVI Aviation Industry Skills Project addressing updates to safety and security regulatory requirements...
AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft – Industry experts sought
Work on the AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft project has commenced and the Aviation IRC is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and develop Training Package materials to address basic skills and...
Toowoomba workshop – Drone Technology Driving Business Outcomes
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise are holding a Drone Technology Driving Business Outcomes workshop in Toowoomba on Monday 7 September 2020. Drones offer many economic opportunities and this workshop provides an awareness around capability and applications, and the...
AVI 3D Computed Tomography Scanning Project – New training materials endorsed
The Aviation Training Package (Release 6.0) has now been endorsed for implementation and is available on training.gov.au. The following materials were approved: New UnitAVIO0021 Conduct screening using 3D CT X-ray scanning techniques New Skill SetAVISS00079 3D...
Australian Freight Industry Awards 2020 – Nominations open
The 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards, will be going ahead this year in a Virtual format, complete with an awards ceremony and entertainment. The event will be live-streamed on SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER from 7.30-8.45PM. Nominations are now open for the following...
COVID-19 Regional Airline Network Support Program – Grant opportunity
The Regional Airline Network Support Program was announced as part of the Australian Government’s response to the economic impact of COVID-19 and in response to its unprecedented and likely sustained impact on the domestic airline industry. The objective of the...
COVID-19: Aviation Services
Support for Queensland's aviation sector Australian Airline Financial Relief Package - provides the Australian domestic airline industry relief from a range of taxes and government charges Regional Air Network Support Program - provides funding to assist domestic...
AVI Industry Skills Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
Closing Monday 29 June 2020. The Aviation Industry Skills Technical Advisory Committee has reviewed feedback received during the public consultation on draft materials for the AVI Industry Skills project and are now seeking feedback to validate these drafts to ensure...
AVI Remotely Piloted Aircraft Case for Change
Feedback closing Wednesday 24 June 2020. The Aviation Industry Reference Committee has developed a draft Case for Change to the Aviation Training Package for the development of a new Skill Set and Unit of Competency relating to Remotely Piloted Aircraft...
Aviation Industry Skills Project Update – draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the AVI Industry Skills Project, has finalised draft materials and is inviting feedback. Click...
Aviation 3D Computed Tomography Scanning Project Update – Final draft materials available
AVI 3D Computed Tomography Scanning Project - Final draft case for endorsement The draft Aviation Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance, and are now available to view. Final drafts will be submitted to the AISC in April...
Australian Association for Unmanned Systems – Drone Industry Survey
The Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) is conducting research on what’s important for the growth of the Australian drone industry and would love to hear from you. They plan on using the information to shape their advocacy strategy moving forward. The...
CASA Safety Promotion Sponsorship Program
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has opened a special sponsorship round for organisations or individuals active in promoting drone safety in Australia. Sponsorship can cover activities such as conferences, workshops and seminars, safety forums, educational...
Australian Unmanned Systems Industry Champions
The Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) is proud to be hosting its second Industry Awards night to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian unmanned systems industry. Winners will be announced...
Nominations open for the A20 Airspace Awards
The A20 - Aviation/Aerospace Australia Airspace Awards dinner and awards ceremony will be held on 1 April 2020 at the Melbourne Museum, Victoria, celebrating and acknowledging oustanding achievements and achievers in Australia's aviation and aerospace sectors....
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Update
As part of the Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project, the final draft Units of Competency and Skill Sets, along with the Companion Volume Implementation Guide compendium, have now been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) as part of...
AVI 3D Computed Tomography Scanning – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee for the AVI 3D Computed Tomography Scanning project has finalised draft materials and is inviting feedback. Feedback must be submitted by closed of business Friday 6 December 2019. Click on the link below to view the draft materials...
ALC Forum 2020 – Save the date
ALC Forum 2020 is one of Australia's most significant annual supply chain industry events and will put the focus on this flourishing economic region that is already home to one in ten Australians - and is set to attract another half a million residents by 2031. The...
National Industry Insights – Transport
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) is updating its National Industry Insight Reports. These reports present skills, training, employment and labour market information and data. The Transport industry plays a key role in enabling Australia’s economic...
Noise Regulation Review for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Specialised Aircraft
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is conducting a review to determine the appropriate scope and breadth of future noise regulation in relation to RPAs, such as drone operations and urban air mobility aircraft and Specialised...
National Freight Data Hub Discussion Paper
The Australian Government has committed $8.5 million to settle the design of a National Freight Data Hub, which will help business and governments plan and make better operational and investment decisions. This commitment includes: $5.2 million to settle the design of...
Nominations open for Mercury Awards 2020
Materials handling, logistics and supply chain management touch on almost every aspect of our daily lives, though the supply chain industry’s true scope and economic potential is regularly undervalued. The Mercury Awards celebrate Australia's logistics operators...
AVI Industry Skills Project – Call for experts
The Aviation Industry Reference Committee has commenced work on the AVI Industry Skills Project and is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help update the Certificate IV in Aviation (Aviation Supervision) and...
Toowoomba and Cairns to gain Regional Trade Distribution Centre
Toowoomba and Cairns have been selected as the two regional sites for a multimillion-dollar investment to boost jobs on the Darling Downs and North Queensland and enhance the region’s reputation as an agricultural export hot spot. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
Free AvSafety Seminars for Pilots and Engineers
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) are holding AvSafety seminars which are an ideal opportunity for industry to interact with CASA, discuss local issues and ask questions of the regulator. The AvSafety seminar titled 'Enhancing pilot skills – Expect the...
National profile of Transport, Postal and Warehousing workers in 2016 released
The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics has released the National profile of Transport, Postal and Warehousing workers in 2016. This study used ABS 2016 census data and provides details of the sub-industries in which Transport, Postal and...
Aviation training package release 5.0 has been approved
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved the Aviation Training Package Case for Endorsement.Qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of Competency have been reviewed and updated to align with Aviation industry regulatory requirements and changes to...
New Aviation and Transport & Logistics training package development projects
As a direct result of the 2019 Skills Forecasts & Proposed Schedule of Work submitted by the Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) Australian Industry Standards (AIS) supports, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved the projects listed...
New Aviation qualification in Beyond Visual Line of Sight approved
The development of a new qualification – Certificate IV in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) – by the Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC), supported by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) and approved by the Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC), is...
Toowoomba Regional Skills Investment Strategy Project
The Toowoomba Regional Skills Investment (RSIS) project is an initiative between Toowoomba Regional Council and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, to identify current and emerging jobs, and to ensure there is a supply of skilled local people to...
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Regardless of which industry you’re currently working in, you’ll be impacted by multiple supply chains each and every day. Most likely you’re part of a supply chain, be it moving people, products, data or...
Run down of the RPAS in Australian Skies 2019 convention
The Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) held it's RPA's in Australian Skies 2019 convention in Canberra on July 17-18. Over 250 delegates came together to discuss the safe integration of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) into the national...
Free apprenticeships for Queenslanders under 21
The Queensland Government will be providing access to fully subsidised training for young Queenslanders up to the age of 21. The free apprenticeships will cover the cost of training across 139 priority apprenticship or traineeship qualifications from 1 July 2019 to 30...
Regional Aviation Association of Australia launches 2019 scholarships
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) invites eligible persons to apply for its 2019 pilot and engineering scholarships.The following scholarships are on offer:Pilot ScholarshipsMoorabbin Flying Services Multi-Crew Cooperation ScholarshipAnsett...
Australian Industry Standards announce new training package development projects
As a direct result of the 2019 Skills Forecasts & Proposed Schedule of Work submitted by the Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) Australian Industry Standards (AIS) supports, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved the transport and...
AVI 3D Computed Tomography Scanning Project – Subject matter experts needed
Work on the AVI 3D Computed Tomography Scanning project has commenced and the Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC) is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help develop a 3D Computed...
Market shift advantages air freight
Third-party logistics provider (3PL) CH Robinson has observed an increase of +2.7% in air freight capacity at the same time as demand decreased by 4.7%.Vice president for Oceania at CH Robinson Andrew Coldrey said as air freight capacity becomes more available at...
Qantas Group Pilot Academy Vacancies
To help meet the increasing need for skilled aviators in one of the fastest growing global industries, Qantas is launching the Qantas Group Pilot Academy. The Academy is part of Qantas' plans to build a long-term talent pipeline not just for Qantas, QantasLink and...
Australian Airports Association – Mentoring Program
The Australian Airports Association Mentoring Program helps develop airport professionals in their current roles and prepares aspiring leaders to achieve their career goals within the aviation industry.It is designed to build leadership capacity by pairing airport...
2019 IRC Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedule of Work Documents submitted to AISC
On behalf of the Industry Reference Committees (IRC's) that Australian Industry Standards (AIS) supports, the eleven 2019 IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work documents have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC).The IRC...
Recognition of Australian Unmanned Systems Industry Champions
The Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) will be hosting an Industry Awards night to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian unmanned systems industry.Nominations can be submitted for the...
TLI Traffic Operations – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Traffic Operations Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft qualification, units of...
TLI Shared Equipment – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Shared Equipment Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft units of competency, skill sets...
TLI Freight Forwarding – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Freight Forwarding Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft qualification, units of...
TLI Chain of Responsibility – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Chain of Responsibility Project, has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft units of competency and to...
AVI Remote Pilot Project Update
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT As part of the AVI Aviation Training Package project, the final draft training package materials for the Remote Pilot project have undergone independent edit and quality assurance, and are now available for viewing.To view more about...
AVI Flight and Ground Operations Project Updates
As part of the AVI Aviation Regulatory Review, the final draft Training Package materials for the Flight Operations and Ground Operations projects, have undergone independent edit and quality assurance, and are now available for viewing.To view the final draft...
New Transport Security Protection Qualification for the Aviation and Maritime Sectors
As part of the AVI Aviation and Maritime Transport Security project, the AISC have approved the Case for Endorsement for Training Package implementation. [button...
AIS Update – Aviation Projects in Final Stages
Australian Industry Standards advise that the Technical Advisory Committees have completed development work on the following draft Aviation Training Package materials, which will now go through an independent edit and quality assurance review:[button...
Aviation Training Package Project Update – Remote Pilot – Feedback requested
AVI Remote Pilot The rapid expansion of activities involving Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems (RPAS) both in Australia and internationally has identified the need to enhance the vocational skills required to safely operate and control RPAS within a broader range of...
Aviation Training Package Project Update – Rescue Crewperson – Feedback requested
AVI Flight Operations - Rescue CrewpersonThe Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has commissioned a project to revise existing qualifications in the AVI Aviation Training Package. The project will align cargo service and rescue qualifications to revised...
Aviation Training Package Project Update – Aviation and Maritime Transport Security
As part of the AVI Aviation Training Package Project, a review of Australia’s current transport security arrangements has highlighted the need for review and development of the Aviation Training Package to address regulatory requirements from...
T&L Future Ready Report Released
Read direct feedback from industry in relation to skills, training and workforce needs. The T&L Future Ready Report was commissioned by Jobs Queensland to identify the priority skills needs, skill shortages, opportunities and challenges for the future workforce...
DigiT&L Futures – Free Excel Training
The DigiT&L Futures program is a new initiative led by the QTA. The program aims to assist industries impacted by digital disruption by supporting a transition and adoption of new practices by existing workers. DIGIT&L FUTURES (Excel Skills) provides support...
Second release of Cert IV in Transport Scheduling
TLI40118 - CERTIFICATE IV IN TRANSPORT SCHEDULING Second release of the qualification for those engaged in the Transport and Logistics Industry in a scheduling role. This is a qualification for those engaged in the Transport and Logistics Industry in a scheduling...
Jobs Queensland – Anticipating Future Skills Project
Jobs Queensland's Anticipating Future Skills project has been designed to help industries and regions with uncertainty around the changing future of work. The project's final report has been launched and gives crucial information to business, employers, workers and...
Aviation Regulatory Review Project Updates Available
The Technical Advisory Committees for the Aviation Regulatory Review Projects - Ground Operations and Flight Operations, have finalised draft Aviation Training Package Materials. To view the drafts, click on the relevant link below: AVI Regulatory Review - Flight...
2018 IRC SKILLS FORECAST – KEY FINDINGS DISCUSSION PAPERS
The 2018 IRC Key Findings Discussion Papers have been released for industry consultation. Outlining the future opportunities, challenges and new and emerging skills within the aviation, transport and logistics, maritime, energy, water and utilities, public safety,...
Aviation IRC Skills Forecast Survey
The Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC) invites stakeholders to provide feedback to inform the development of the 2018 Aviation IRC Skills Forecast. Feedback can be provided by clicking here. The opportunity to have input into the 2018 IRC Skills Forecast...
The challenges of using drones by QLD Surf Life Savers
ABC News have highlighted some of the challenges of using drones citing the complex arrangements of council and civil aviation permits and safe use, for example no take-off or landing within 30 metres of people. See the full article here outlining the uses of drones...
Stonger Security Screening at Airports
The Australian Government is strengthening the capabilities of security screening officers at airports around the country. The Australian Industry Standards Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC) is developing a Transport Security Protection qualification that...
AHIA appoints Paul Tyrrell as chief executive
The Board of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) has appointed Paul Tyrrell as its inaugural chief executive, enabling the association to escalate its proactive development to promote the Australian helicopter industry. The AHIA said Tyrrell, a...
Dr Megan Clark – Space Industry Opportunity
Article courtesy of Aviation Australia The chair of the Expert Reference Group advising the federal government on the ideal setup of a national space agency Doctor Megan Clark says the space industry represents an “outstanding opportunity” for Australia to create jobs...
Ipswich City Council drone program
Ipswich City Council will implement the use of drones in six operational areas including: asset management, disaster management, landfill and quarries, marketing and tourism, vegetation and pest management. More areas for use will be considered in the future where...
Aviation Industry Infographic
Workforce: The number of individuals employed within the industry as measured by ABS. Value Add: The industry’s contribution to the Australian GDP (measured in $AUD billions). Growth: The anticipated percentage growth of the Workforce, over the next five years (to...
2017 Aviation Aerospace Australia Skills Summit
The 2017 Aviation Aerospace Australia Skills Summit was held in Melbourne during October. The theme of the summit was Skilling for the Future. Skilling for the Future focused on the impact of automation and AI, and its impact on the workforce. Australian Industry...