Looking beyond the obvious

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In the same way that young people’s work expectations are changing, so are the education requirements demanded by industry. Aerospace manufacturers and airlines now require young people to demonstrate a far broader range of skills than just a CPL. The question is are university programs really equipping students with the skills that airlines, manufacturers and service providers are actually asking for.

It’s arguable that at no other time in Australian history has a career in aerospace or the airlines been more accessible than it is now. At least five Australian universities now offer flying and aviation management programs. In 2008 the federal government extended HECS and FEE-HELP funding to aviation programs to cover the cost of flying.