Ballina Byron Gateway Airport PROJECT UPDATE
Students fly high at Aviation Careers Expo
PROJECT UPDATE
Airport carpark almost complete! New shade sails and solar PV systems are now in installed. The boom gates and final landscaping is now receiving the finishing touches, which will complete the airport carpark project. In the coming weeks, the new parking system and rates will be finalised.
In May high school students from across the region got first-hand experience of what a career in aviation looks like at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. The Aviation Expo was held over two days and was an initiative between the NSW Department of Education and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
The new parking area will include two tiers of parking, Premium and General. Once the boom gate system is installed paying for parking will become even easier, with customers able to pay on their phones via a QR code. For more information visit ballinabyronairport. com.au
The expo welcomed representatives from across the aviation industry including the Australian Navy, TAFE NSW, White Star Aviation, Black Swan Aviation, Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting, Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service and Avisure. Students from Maclean High School, Emmanuel Anglican College, Mullumbimby High School, Alstonville High School and Ballina Coast High School were able to get hands-on experience using virtual reality flight simulators supplied by the Australian Navy’s Naval Auxiliary Patrol.
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Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters also provided a demonstration of their specialist truck in action, followed by a tour of the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service’s helicopter. “The expo gave local grade 10, 11 and 12 students an awareness about the diverse career opportunities and pathways in the aviation industry. It also allowed students to connect directly with aviation experts and hear about their first-hand experience,” said Julie Stewart, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Manager. “The aviation industry is growing, and airports across the country are busier than ever. Our aim was to give these students an understanding of what a career in aviation can be and what educational pathways are available. “Thank you to all the exhibitors and schools who attended, we look forward to growing this event each year.” For more information about careers opportunities at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/AirportBoulevard
PROJECT UPDATE
Terminal upgrade Works to extend the Airport Terminal are continuing and expect to be completed in August 2022. Funded by the Australian Government's Aviation Recovery Framework.
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