Ensuring a future-ready workforce

The aviation and aerospace industries rely on skilled, capable and safety-focused people to keep operations moving and communities connected. Aviation Australia partners with organisations across Australia and internationally to develop workforce capability through industry-led training, apprenticeship management, licensing pathways, workforce development programs and strategic partnerships.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

Meeting the demands of a changing industry

Aviation and aerospace organisations face growing pressure to attract, develop and retain the right people. From skills shortages to rapid technological change, these challenges require a strategic, long-term approach to workforce capability.

Skills Shortages


Competition for qualified aviation professionals continues to increase across engineering, maintenance, flight operations and emerging technologies.

Workforce Ageing


Many experienced aviation professionals are approaching retirement, creating an urgent need to develop future talent pipelines.

Regulatory Compliance


Organisations need employees who maintain high levels of competence while meeting evolving regulatory requirements.

Future Capability


New technologies, sustainability initiatives and changing operational models require continual workforce development and upskilling.

How can we help your workforce?

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Qantas Group Engineering Academy David Kingshott and Melissa Taiapa on the Aviation Australia and Qantas collaboration

We empower aviation’s future through industry partnerships, world-class training, innovation and workforce development.

Apprentices trained annually

800+

Employers

160+

Years experience

25+

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