Aviation Sector News
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...