AIRSHOW ENGAGES THE NEXT GENERATION

As industries with literally thousands of paths and professions, aviation, aerospace and space are prime targets for today’s youth when seeking a career, and mid-career professionals seeking a change.

AIRSHOW 2023 is providing formal Careers and Skills programs to help potential recruits at various stages of their education and experience, with major programs running across the event.

For tertiary students looking at an aerospace career, the Royal Aeronautical Society, in conjunction with AIRSHOW 2023 organiser AMDA Foundation, is presenting the Aerospace Student Professional 2023 (ASP) Program.

An Aerospace Student Professional (ASP) is an Undergraduate, Postgraduate University or TAFE student in an aerospace engineering or aviation sciences/ technology/management course/program, who actively shows a keen interest in pursuing a career in the aerospace, aviation, or defence sectors.

Under the scheme, students in their final years of professional study have applied to approach and interact with the defence industry during the dedicated industry days of AIRSHOW 2023.

ASP participants will be briefed on aviation and aerospace career opportunities and taught networking skills to encourage them to connect with industry onsite and pursue their final studies and progression into a career.

For up to 600 secondary school students, Friday’s Aviation Learning Paths program will be an opportunity to hear briefings on career opportunities from companies such as the Royal Australian Air Force, Qantas, Lockheed Martin and RMIT University, before visiting the industry exhibition, aircraft and Air Force displays including Space Command.

On Thursday 2 March Kinexus Australia, in partnership with AMDA Foundation Limited, will host the 5th Generation Workforce Seminar at AIRSHOW 2023. The seminar enables cross-industry collaboration to secure the workforce of the future. It will cover:

• Critical and emerging skills required by the defence sector

• How the defence sector will access those skills

• How those skills can be developed

• Risks and obstacles the defence sector faces in achieving objectives, growth and workforce goals.

Technology enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to visit the Tech Zone on the AIRSHOW 2023 weekend public access days to participate in fun activities aimed at encouraging a passion for STEM.

Kids can take a selfie dressed as a Qantas pilot, learn about robotics and artificial intelligence from RMIT or build a rocket with Boeing.

The Tech Zone is open to all attendees on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March.

Careers and Skills participants can make the most of their time at AIRSHOW 2023 with a map of Student Friendly stands and exhibits to visit throughout the week.

A Student Friendly exhibition stand will have a point of contact available to discuss career opportunities within the organisation with students that may approach them.