Qantas has secured approval from the federal government to recruit up to 76 overseas pilots and instructors for its regional wing QantasLink to help with pilot training.
The ATSB says current CASA legislation does not require commercial operators of aircraft up to 5,700kg in weight to provide instructions and procedures for crosschecking fuel quantities before and during flight.
Aviation’s representation in mainstream media and education, or lack thereof, is inhibiting females from realising that becoming a pilot is within their capabilities.
The August edition of Aviator magazine will shortly hit newsstands with stories on Farnborough, flight tests and a wrap up on the general aviation summit.
"How do I prepare for my pilot selection interview and when’s the best time to start?” It’s a triple-barrelled question that our Careers Contributor Kirsty Ferguson on a daily basis.
Urgent action is needed if Australia's aviation industry is to avoid disruptions due to the shortage of pilots and skilled maintenance engineers, a report says.