Airservices Australia's third intake of technical trainees have commenced an intense training schedule with the national air navigation services provider.
The 15 trainees will work with cutting edge equipment and systems as Airservices rolls out a $900 million, five-year capital expenditure program.
The trainees will complete a two-year Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering at TAFE NSW’s Riverina Institute in Wagga Wagga, leading to careers as technical officers with Airservices. Over the course of two years, the trainees will learn about communications, surveillance, navigation aids and data systems to help give them the skills to maintain Australia’s air traffic control equipment.
Airservices General Manager People and Change, Peter Ward, said that the course was supported by a trade-specific curriculum and training facility.
“This is an ideal opportunity for young people and those with an interest in combining theoretical and practical learning to gain an industry-recognised qualification while learning skills which will be needed to ensure the future of Australia’s robust air navigation system,” Ward said.
Last month the trainees completed the final stage of their induction with tours of Airservices facilities in Melbourne, as well as field trips to radar installations at Mt Macedon and Gellibrand Hill.
The trainees were selected from more than 140 applicants nationally and comprise school leavers and people looking for a career change, and includes four women.
While they will be based in Wagga throughout training, field placements at Airservices locations around the country will provide them with vital practical experience working on equipment such as instrument landing systems, radar and other air navigation aids.
This new intake follows the graduation of the first group of 15 trainees in October 2010, who have since taken up permanent positions with Airservices around the country.
Airservices Australia’s third intake of technical trainees have commenced an intense training schedule with the national air navigation services provider.
The 15 trainees will work with cutting edge equipment and systems as Airservices rolls out a $900 million, five-year capital expenditure program.
The trainees will complete a two-year Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering at TAFE NSW’s Riverina Institute in Wagga Wagga, leading to careers as technical officers with Airservices. Over the course of two years, the trainees will learn about communications, surveillance, navigation aids and data systems to help give them the skills to maintain Australia’s air traffic control equipment.
Airservices General Manager People and Change, Peter Ward, said that the course was supported by a trade-specific curriculum and training facility.
“This is an ideal opportunity for young people and those with an interest in combining theoretical and practical learning to gain an industry-recognised qualification while learning skills which will be needed to ensure the future of Australia’s robust air navigation system,” Ward said.
Last month the trainees completed the final stage of their induction with tours of Airservices facilities in Melbourne, as well as field trips to radar installations at Mt Macedon and Gellibrand Hill.
The trainees were selected from more than 140 applicants nationally and comprise school leavers and people looking for a career change, and includes four women.
While they will be based in Wagga throughout training, field placements at Airservices locations around the country will provide them with vital practical experience working on equipment such as instrument landing systems, radar and other air navigation aids.
This new intake follows the graduation of the first group of 15 trainees in October 2010, who have since taken up permanent positions with Airservices around the country.
The 15 trainees will work with cutting edge equipment and systems as Airservices rolls out a $900 million, five-year capital expenditure program.
The trainees will complete a two-year Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering at TAFE NSW’s Riverina Institute in Wagga Wagga, leading to careers as technical officers with Airservices. Over the course of two years, the trainees will learn about communications, surveillance, navigation aids and data systems to help give them the skills to maintain Australia’s air traffic control equipment.
Airservices General Manager People and Change, Peter Ward, said that the course was supported by a trade-specific curriculum and training facility.
“This is an ideal opportunity for young people and those with an interest in combining theoretical and practical learning to gain an industry-recognised qualification while learning skills which will be needed to ensure the future of Australia’s robust air navigation system,” Ward said.
Last month the trainees completed the final stage of their induction with tours of Airservices facilities in Melbourne, as well as field trips to radar installations at Mt Macedon and Gellibrand Hill.
The trainees were selected from more than 140 applicants nationally and comprise school leavers and people looking for a career change, and includes four women.
While they will be based in Wagga throughout training, field placements at Airservices locations around the country will provide them with vital practical experience working on equipment such as instrument landing systems, radar and other air navigation aids.
This new intake follows the graduation of the first group of 15 trainees in October 2010, who have since taken up permanent positions with Airservices around the country.