School Leaver

A career in aviation starts long before your first job. Through Aviation Australia’s school programs, students can gain industry-recognised skills, explore exciting aviation careers and build a pathway into one of Australia’s most dynamic industries while still completing high school. Aviation Australia has been training the next generation of aviation professionals since 2001 and offers practical, industry-aligned training designed in collaboration with employers and industry partners.

Whether you’re interested in aircraft maintenance engineering, drones, piloting, ground operations or cabin crew, we’ll help you take the first step towards your future career.

Why choose aviation?

The aviation and aerospace industries offer exciting careers that combine technology, innovation and hands-on problem solving. From maintaining aircraft and piloting planes to operating drones and supporting airport operations, aviation professionals play an important role in connecting people, businesses and communities around the world.

Aviation offers:

• Real career pathways and industry-recognised qualifications
• Hands-on, practical learning experiences
• Opportunities to work with leading technologies
• A global industry with diverse career options
• Strong future demand across aviation and aerospace sectors
• Opportunities to travel and build a rewarding career worldwide

Explore your pathway

Our Aviation at School programs allow eligible students to begin building aviation skills while completing Year 10, 11 or 12. Depending on your interests and location, you may be able to study qualifications in:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Learn the fundamentals of aircraft maintenance and explore pathways into apprenticeships and engineering careers. Aviation Australia offers Certificate II and advanced Aeroskills pathways that can lead towards Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer careers.

Remote Pilot (Drones)

Discover the rapidly growing world of uncrewed aviation. Learn about drone operations, autonomous technologies and emerging industries including agriculture, environmental management, emergency services and infrastructure inspection.

Commercial Pilot

Take your first steps towards a future in professional flying through pilot pathway programs and learn how commercial pilots progress through industry training.

Ground Operations

Develop customer service, operational and aviation safety skills that support airports and airlines behind the scenes.

Cabin Crew

Gain insight into aviation safety, customer service and airline operations while preparing for future cabin crew opportunities.

Learn from Australia’s aviation training specialist

Aviation Australia is one of Australia’s leading aviation training organisations, delivering industry-focused education through world-class facilities, experienced instructors and strong industry connections. Our programs are designed to balance knowledge, practical skills and real-world experience to prepare students for further study and future employment.

Students benefit from:

• Industry-aligned training
• Experienced aviation instructors
• Access to specialised facilities and equipment
• Exposure to real aviation career pathways
• Support from classroom to career

Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program

Aviation Australia proudly hosts the Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program, connecting students with real-world aviation and aerospace careers through industry engagement, hands-on experiences and school partnerships. The program helps students better understand career pathways and future opportunities across Queensland’s growing aerospace sector.

For parents and carers

Choosing a career pathway after school is a big decision. Aviation offers a diverse range of opportunities across technical, operational, customer service and leadership roles.

Our school programs give students the opportunity to:

• Explore career options before leaving school
• Develop confidence through practical learning
• Gain nationally recognised skills and qualifications
• Build pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships and further study
• Better understand industry expectations and opportunities

For schools, teachers and career practitioners

Aviation Australia partners with schools across Australia to deliver meaningful career pathway opportunities for students. Our programs support career education outcomes while providing direct connections to industry-recognised training and emerging workforce opportunities.

Schools can access:

• Aviation pathway programs
• Industry engagement opportunities
• Career exploration activities
• Information sessions and events
• Links to the Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program

Where can I study?

Aviation Australia delivers school pathway programs across multiple locations around Australia, including Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with different courses available at each campus.

Ready to explore your future?

Whether you’re a student dreaming of an aviation career, a parent looking for future opportunities, or a careers adviser supporting students to make informed decisions, Aviation Australia can help you discover where aviation can take you.

The sky’s the limit.