Careers in defence aviation have been on show in the Hunter during October, with Government and industry partners coming together to give school leavers and job-ready young adults a look into the rewarding career path of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
Thanks to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Attraction Program, Hunter students and adults alike are getting a taste of what it takes to work in the aircraft and defence industries.
The first-of-its-kind program was held over five days at TAFE's Aviation Delivery Hub at the Tighes Hill campus. Participants also received an exclusive tour of the BAE Systems site at Williamtown to get a behind-the-scenes look at the responsibilities and rewards of working at one of the Hunter’s most versatile defence and security companies.
This program aims to encourage more people to enrol in a Certificate II in Aeroskills to help them become workforce-ready, as well as open doors to rewarding jobs within the region’s thriving defence industry.
The NSW Government has worked with TAFE NSW and major stakeholders to design this placed-based program to help nurture local talent and support a sustainable future workforce for the defence industry in the Hunter and Nowra regions.
The initiative is supported by a $70,000 investment from the NSW Government as part of its Targeted Workforce Development Scheme.
The program is being delivered in partnership with the Department of Education’s Skills & Workforce Programs.