Investigation 4

http://www.aviationaustralia.aero


Name: Callum Lauder

About
Aviation Australia
Aviation Australia is the leading aviation training organisation in the Asia Pacific region. Our
organisation is an accredited, world class training facility established to support the development
and growth of the aviation and aerospace industries in Australia and the Asia Pacific. Aviation
Australia has world class training facilities established by the Queensland State Government to
support the development and growth of aviation and aerospace industries in both the Australian and
International markets. Flexible and tailored courses are available for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers,
Flight Attendants and students wishing to undertake technical English training. Founded by the
Queensland State Government in 2001, we are now a training partner to over 60 airlines and
aerospace companies, governments, defence forces and regulatory authorities with over 1000
graduates working worldwide.
Virtual Tours
Visit
Aviation Australias website. Take a Virtual Tour of the Technical Training
Centre.
Visit the Hangar. Describe what you see.

Answer:
I can see a lot of plane parts and planes undergoing some sort of maintenance.
The planes in the hanger are not airliners they are small planes that could
Carry 10-15 people.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Cabin Crew Training Centre. Visit the panorama of the Prac Hall. Describe
what you see.
Answer:
I see lots of model planes with the evacuation slides out, to simulate a plane crash



Website
Information Search
On what date was the Cabin Crew Training centre officially opened?
Answer: April the 5th
2006



What is the seating capacity of the Aviation Australia Auditorium?
Answer: 180


How deep is the pool in the Wet Area?
Answer:
2.1


Which is the longest slide used for evacuation training?
Answer:
9.4488m


Which 3 aircraft might be found on the tarmac area of the Technical Training Centre?
Answer:
F-28
B727
When will the next Aviation Australia Information Night be held?
Answer:
16th August 2014
Describe the 3 separate training areas in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Aero skills)
1. Avionics- all the electronic computer system of an aircraft
2. Mechanical- engines and flight control/ hydraulics
3. Structures- the aircraft design and materials used


What are the entry requirements for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering?
(Aero skills)?
Entry Requirements
Must have completed Year 10 (Year 12 Preferred)
Must be at least 16 years old
Must have above average grades in English, Mathematics and Science or
Industrial Technology subjects
Must meet Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements as Determined by Aviation
Australia


What are the entry requirements to study a Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations)?
Entry Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen or hold an Australian Residency (If you are an International Student,
please click here)
Must have completed Year 10 (Year 12 preferred)
Must be at least 18 years old for Australian airlines and 20-21 years old for most international
airlines
Must be fit and healthy
Must meet the height restrictions as specified by the various airlines please enquire direct to the
airlines to determine if they apply to you
A second language is a distinct advantage




Other Information


What are 3 interesting facts that you found on the website?
1. There are height restrictions on some airlines
2. Aviation Australia flight attendant graduates are currently employed with 35 airlines around the
world including airlines such as Virgin Australia and
Emirates Airlines.
3. You must be fit and healthy to fly a plane
What 3 questions would you like answered by the Aviation Australia staff when we visit?
1. How long did you study for?
2. Why did you chose to go into aviation?
3. Whats your favourite plane?
Describe some important information about QANTAS Hangar 3.
Answer: Engineering and heavy maintenance takes place in hanger 3


Describe some important information about the company Australian Aerospace.
Answer: Assembling and delivering military Airbus Helicopters products Supporting Army, Air Force
and Navy aerospace systems. Selling, delivering and supporting civil Airbus Helicopters products and
associated services Identifying and creating opportunities across the range of Australian Aerospace,
Airbus Helicopters and other Airbus Group products and services