Aviation Industry
The Aviation industry continues to play a significant role in mitigating disruptions caused by impacts of Covid-19, ensuring people and businesses across the country and around the globe remain connected through the delivery and supply of critical goods and essential services as well as travel needs.
Aviation IRC Chair Stephen Leahy:
“We’re working with the aviation industry to update occupational skills standards to support the sector to upskill and reskill the workforce when restrictions are lifted.”

Industry Snapshot

Industry Reference Committees ensure the delivery of high-quality Training Packages that are nationally endorsed and internationally regarded.
The Industry Reference Committee (IRC) Skills Forecasts are produced annually to report on the industry outlook, new and emerging skills and associated training needs for each sector.
Training Packages specify the skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the workplace through units of competency.
Aviation Industry Careers
A career in the Aviation industry can take you across the country and around the globe, connecting you with people and businesses from around the world. Employing more than 93,000 people, it is one of the largest industries in Australia and is a major economic contributor, creating jobs and facilitating international trade and tourism.
With a career in Aviation you will take on new challenges everyday and be responsible for delivering customers an experience, not just a mode of transport. From commanding or maintaining aircraft to attending to passengers in the air or on the ground in a fast-paced airport, you can reach for the sky to find a career that’s right for you.


Paschal Somers
Industry Skills Manager - Aviation, Corrections, Defence and Public Safety