Building Australia’s aviation workforce pipeline
A sustainable aviation workforce starts well before employment.
Aviation Australia works with industry, government, schools and education partners to connect young people with aviation and aerospace careers and create stronger pathways from school into training, apprenticeships and employment.
Our experience in Queensland demonstrates what can be achieved through coordinated school and industry engagement. Our broader national capability creates the opportunity to explore what this could look like in other regions.
By connecting career awareness, practical experiences and training pathways, we can help students understand where aviation careers can take them while helping industry develop a stronger pipeline of future talent.
Pathway Options
VET in Schools
School Student (VETis)Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways
Pre-apprenticeshipsApprenticeship Management
Apprenticeship ManagementA proven approach in Queensland : Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools
Hosted by Aviation Australia and supported by the Queensland Government, AGISP brings schools and industry together to build career awareness, provide real-world experiences and create pathways into aviation and aerospace.
Partner Schools
30
Student Events
33
Industry Supporters
57
of participating students reported that GISP activities influenced their career decision
72%
Teachers Engaged
169
students engaged in aerospace activities
2,244
Could this approach work in your region?
Aviation workforce challenges are not limited to one state.
Aviation Australia wants to work with industry, governments, schools and education partners across Australia to explore workforce-pipeline initiatives aligned to regional skills needs.
Opportunities could include:
- School and industry engagement
- Aviation career awareness
- School-based aviation training
- Industry tours and career experiences
- Teacher professional development
- Work experience
- School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
- Regional workforce pathway initiatives
Connect with tomorrow’s talent today
Working with Aviation Australia on school-based workforce initiatives gives industry the opportunity to:
Build Career Awareness
Introduce students to the diverse career opportunities available across the aviation and aerospace industry.
Engage Future Talent
Connect with aspiring aviation professionals early and inspire interest in your organisation and industry.
Showcase Aviation Careers
Provide real-world insights into aviation workplaces, career pathways, and day-to-day industry operations.
Highlight Future Skills
Help students understand the skills, qualifications, and attributes needed for tomorrow’s aviation workforce.
Strengthen School Partnerships
Build meaningful connections with schools and educators to support student career development.
Support Career Pathways
Create opportunities for work experience, mentoring, apprenticeships, and future employment.
Grow Regional Talent
Contribute to a sustainable pipeline of skilled local talent for the aviation industry.
