About

The program is a fantastic opportunity over three days to learn all about the aviation industry, including flying an aircraft for a full hour! You will also learn more about the other incredible careers you can have in the aviation industry, including Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Defence, and more!

Flight Training

Participants get involved with real flight training; not only will they fly an aircraft and a simulator under the supervision of an instructor, they will also be given the background knowledge of aerodynamics and aircraft systems. The program will include:

• 1 full hour of in-aircraft flight training
• 1 full hour of simulator flight training
• 2 full theory briefings on practical flying
• Pre-flight preparation briefs
• Post-flight de-brief
• A group discussion about starting full flight training - parents welcome!

After completing the program, students will have a great baseline of knowledge to launch into full flight training and a career if they wish, including all the important next steps to take to become a pilot!

Wider Aviation

Aviation is a diverse industry with opportunities for any kind of career that attendees will engage with as well.

• Visit Darwin's largest General Aviation Maintenance Provider and speak with engineers about their work, as well as seeing working aircraft engines and systems up-close and behind the scenes.
• See Darwin Airport from the Air Traffic Control Tower and witness the controllers in action as they work with military, airline, and charter traffic to keep the skies moving. 
• Engage with local operators; from first job employers like Kakadu Air or Arafura; or regional and aeromedical operators such as AirNorth & CareFlight (specific operators vary based on availability.)
• Meet the helicopters and pilots of Airborne Solutions.
• Discover the history of Aviation and Darwin's own involvement at the Darwin Aviation Musuem on a guided tour.

Any future engineer or air traffic controller will leave the program with a greater understanding of the exciting opportnunities available in the wolrd of aviation.

Jumpstart Program

For those who know that flight training is the path for them, an extra flying lesson can be added on as well! We can work with you to tailor the training to what kind of pilot you want to be, whether private or one of the many kinds of commerical pilot

Location

Flight Standards Darwin
5 Slade Ct, Eaton NT 0820

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