Each year our students and Careers practitioners venture out of the College to focus on different industries of growing student interest.
Earlier this month we went to Avalon Airport to experience Aviation Australia’s Careers Industry Day. This was an opportunity to bring back to the College a wealth of information to share about the pathways to becoming a pilot, as well as the varied roles that support this industry — from aircraft maintenance technician, engineer, manufacturing trades, air traffic controller, avionics technician, pit crew, ground and cabin crew to drone pilot.
Students’ eyes were opened to private employment with Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Qantas, as well as the courses and qualifications offered by RMIT to gain entry to these opportunities.
The Australian Defence Force presented their career pathway model, showing off their Mars Rover and aerospace technology, as well as their aviation assets from cargo carriers to missile launchers and more.
Senior students ventured into the industry trade show and gained an insight into networking with the likes of the US Ambassador team as well as an understanding of the aviation industry's contribution to the global economy, particularly the technology and costs associated with manufacturing jet fighter helmets.
Junior students explored flight simulators and robotics displays. Towards the end of the day, students witnessed up close the light sound barrier and marvelled at the air show’s aerobatics display, with the raptor fighter jet’s free fall stall and recovery a highlight.
