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​Licensing Requirements


​Occupations / Skills in Demand


​​Industry Profile


​Training Package


​How Can I Begin a Career in Aviation?

Industry Overview

​There are more than 50,000 jobs supported within Australia’s aviation industry, which is responsible for contributing in excess of $5 billion into the economy. In Western Australia this industry continues to play a vital role in servicing remote and offshore destinations in and around the State. The services offered by ground and flight operations impact on emergency services, agriculture, tourism, recreational sport and the resources sector.
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Aviation - Flight Operations involves the preparation and movement of aircraft, crew, cargo, passengers and baggage through controlled airspace to a destination.
 
Aviation - Ground Operations encompasses airport operations, aerodrome maintenance and management, ground handling and other affiliated aviation support services. In this instance, it excludes the mechanical and electrical engineering/servicing of aircraft.
 
Aviation – Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or Drones refer to unmanned, remotely piloted systems. These systems are widely deployed in many industry settings, including but not limited to: Aviation, Port Management, Construction, Mining and Resources and Defence. In Australia, RPAS/drones are regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) follow the link for more information.

​Licensing Requirements

​There are licensing and certification requirements for many roles within Aviation. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is responsible for issuing a range of licences, endoresements, permits and approvals for any aviation activities to occur, including RPAS/drone operations and ensures both businesses and individuals adhere to the Australian Civil Aviation Laws. For more information on these requirements visit CASAs website.

Occupations / Skills in Demand

  • Aeroplane Pilots
  • Helicopter Pilots
  • Aeroplane Flight Instructors
  • Check and Training Captains
  • Flight Examiners

If you have queries regarding specific occupations or if you feel an occupation in your industry in not on the State Priority Occupation List (SPOL) please contact us. Training Councils are the first point of contact for feedback regarding this list.

Aviation Industry Profile

​In addition, we also provide the following strategic advice to industry on workforce development issues such as occupational priorities or shortages per industry area, training or upskilling requirements and other industry intelligence of factors influencing skilling needs within Western Australia. To access these, please click on the links below:

Industry Profiles

Flight Operations
Ground Operations

Industry Infographics

Flight Operations
Ground Operations
For historic information contact us

Aviation Training Package

​Australian Industry Standards (AIS) is the Skills Service Organisations (SSO) with responsibility for the Aviation Training Package. In addition, you can also follow the links on their website to find more information regarding their Aviation Industry Outlook and Aviation Industry Snapshots released annually or to find out how you can be involved in the Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC).
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To ensure feedback from WA stakeholders has been included, the LDSC regularly provides advice and recommendations to the AIS on the development of Training Package materials as well as the development of the Aviation Industry Outlook and Industry Snapshots. Please contact the LDSC via email (To be advised) if you would like to provide feedback or be involved in these consultations.

​How Can I Begin a Career in Aviation?

Visit the Aviation Industry Profile section, above, for more information on the careers and skills in demand within the Aviation Sector. You can also download our Aviation Careers Pathway Booklet which details Case Studies and career pathway information for how you can begin a career in Aviation.

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  • About
    • LDSC
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    • Our Board
  • Industries
    • Aviation
    • Defence/Defence Industries
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    • Maritime
    • Ports and Stevedoring
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