Indigenous Aerospace Initiative (“Aiming High”)

Description

The Indigenous Aerospace Initiative (IAI) was established by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training in 2005 as an aspirational program to provide opportunities for Aboriginal students to undertake pilot training and enter the Australian aviation industry.

The one year program offers scholarships to complete an integrated course in Aeronautical Studies and undertake flying training. The 2006-07 program commenced at the Western Australian Aviation College on 16 October 2006.
The program consists of practical as well as theoretical components that will allow students to gain an in-depth knowledge of the Australian aviation industry and provide a springboard into an exciting and rewarding new career

Applicants interested in a career as a commercial or airline pilot must meet the following criteria:

Must be an Indigenous Australian;
Minimum C grade in four accredited Year 11 (D code) subjects including English and Mathematics or equivalent or Mature Age Entry;
Recommended age between 18-25 years;
Must be a resident of WA;
Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate;
An interest in and aptitude for flying.

Key Benefits/Outcomes

Increase the representation of Aboriginal people in the aviation industry.
Increase the enrolments of Aboriginal students in diploma courses at TAFE.
Increase the retention rates of Aboriginal students.
Role modelling to other students.

Links to other Projects/Partners

Applicants wishing to be considered for the program should complete an Expression of Interest – Application.

Short-listed applicants will be asked to meet with a selection panel. Candidates who are short-listed must undergo and pass flight tests. Successful candidates will then be notified and asked to provide a Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.

Aboriginal Education and Training Directorate

Indigenous Aerospace Initiative (“Aiming High”)

Description

Key Benefits/Outcomes

Links to other Projects/Partners