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The decision to pursue a career in aviation is potentially one of the greatest you will ever make. Your training will represent a serious investment of time and financial resources.

The International Aviation Industry offers many exciting and rewarding careers and there is no better organisation than the Airline Academy of Australia to prepare you for these.

With our links to the aviation industry and with more than 80 years of aviation history, we understand better than anyone, the ups and downs in achieving your aspirations.

That is why our programme is designed to treat everyone as an individual.

During your AAA program you will:

• Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to begin your aviation career
• Experience the thrill of your first solo flight
• Fly cross country training exercises and see the magnificent Australian landscape

And, in what will seem an amazingly short time, you can begin your first job in aviation and be well on the way to achieving your flying goals and dreams.

Career Options

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The world aviation industry has shown consistent growth in recent years. This growth is expected to continue in the future particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

It is expected that in the foreseeable future the worldwide demand for well trained pilots will remain strong.

Although AAA programs are an excellent pathway towards a career with the international airlines, this is only one of the many exciting career options available.

Other rewarding flying careers include:

FLIGHT CREW - REGIONAL AIRLINES

Regional airlines cover shorter routes transporting passengers between country and city airports in sophisticated multi-engine aircraft seating 12-50 passengers.

AGRICULTURAL PILOT

This work often involves very low flying with precision and accuracy using either purpose built agricultural fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. An additional block of training is required to ensure that the special nature of this flying is executed to the highest standards of safety.

SEARCH AND RESCUE

Depending on the area to be searched either a fixed wing aircraft or helicopter will be co-opted to fly coordinated search patterns under the direction of a control centre. Helicopters are frequently used for the actual rescue, while fixed wing aircraft are often used for supply or emergency equipment drops.

AEROMEDICAL

Air Ambulances are used for routine medical visits, emergencies and transfers from remote locations. Additionally, there is transportation of surgeons, doctors, dentists and other medical specialists to out-lying areas to assist remote communities unable to obtain professional medical care in any other way.

POLICE AIR WING

Working with the Police Air Wing often involves search and rescue, providing a fast response to incidents and accidents. In addition, traffic control, speed checks, flood relief and search for illicit activities, such as growing of prohibited drugs, are all part of a police pilot's work.

NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE

Flying for National Parks Service is interesting and varied. Pilots may be involved in aerial survey work, assessment of natural resources, environmental impacts, law enforcement, photography flights, spotting and control of fires and wildlife tracking.

FLYING INSTRUCTORS

Instructing requires an extensive and specialised training course. It includes understanding modes of basic human behaviour, allied with developing a high level of skill. Instructing can be mixed with charter flying, which can provide further qualifications and flying hours whilst receiving income.

AIRFREIGHT SERVICES

Airfreight is the fastest growing segment of the aviation industry. Operations range from huge freight airlines, operating over 500 large transport aircraft on international routes, to small companies operating light aircraft.

CORPORATE PILOT

This work usually involves flying operations to remote areas transporting personnel of large corporations such as mining or oil companies. Aircraft can be helicopter or multi-engine fixed wing.

 
CHARTER PILOT

A charter pilot will operate to a flexible timetable and will be prepared to go to a wide range of destinations, on call in sometimes challenging situations.

COASTGUARD, COASTWATCH, CUSTOMS

Coastguard and Customs are responsible for controlling the movement of people, goods, ships and aircraft in and out of countries. The airborne section often carries out long patrol flights of the coastline and other areas when called on, such as patrolling sailing events and carrying out search and rescue tasks.

MEDIA SERVICES

Large television and news gathering organisations operate their own aircraft. Pilots in this industry are called upon to fly news crews, journalists and other media personnel to varied destinations in sometimes difficult circumstances.