Australian Training Awards 2026
Aviation Australia is proud to attend the Australian Training Awards 2026 as a national finalist in the Industry Collaboration Award, alongside Boeing Defence Australia.
The finalist entry recognises the Townsville Aviation Training Academy, a landmark partnership delivering Defence-aligned aviation training and career pathways for students and apprentices in North Queensland.
Established to support the Australian Army’s Apache and Chinook maintenance workforce requirements, the Academy provides school-based programs, apprenticeships and licence-ready technician pathways that connect education with skilled employment opportunities. By bringing specialist aviation training to Townsville, the Academy is expanding access to training, supporting regional communities and helping build a sustainable aviation workforce for the future.
The Australian Training Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in vocational education and training across the country. We are honoured to be recognised alongside leading organisations from around Australia and look forward to joining industry, education and government representatives to celebrate the achievements of the VET sector.
We wish all finalists the very best and look forward to the awards presentation in November.
