Polytechnics West Tafe (based around Jandakot airport)

General.
Different types of aircraft mean different types of degrees/certificates.
Eg; single engine, twin engine, glider.
Offers a wide range of certificates in Aviation related courses
(Aeronautics, Aeroskills, Logistics, etc)
These certificates, diplomas etc range from 6 months to 1 year,
offered in part and full time.
Jobs available after completion:
Aviation Customer Representative
Flight Operations Personnel
Airline Operation Officer
Aviation Supervisor
Flight Planner
Aircraft Dispatch Officer
Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (mechanical side)
~Applying for all these courses are done online by filling out a form
which is very detailed, asking for documents on schooling, personal
details, etc etc etc*

http://www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/courses-page

Airforce
The airforce has 4 main jobs available, these are: Pilot, Air Combat
Officer, Air Traffic Controller and Air Electronics Analyst.
Pilot: Be paid to train, then fly some of the fastest and most
maneuverable aircraft in Australian skies.
Air Combat Officer: Command maritime patrols, manage surveillance
and mission control, or operate the weapon systems of a Super Hornet.
Air Traffic Controller: Control the movements of military and civilian
aircraft in both everyday and operational scenarios.
Air Electronics Analyst: Take a key surveillance role, operating
sophisticated sensor equipment to detect illegal activity and
incursions.
Requirements: Australian Citizen, Medical Assessment, no criminal
history (minimal). (other small requirements like no illegal drugs, etc
etc)
Airmen/airwomen can earn over 95,000 p.a and officers can earn over
99,000 p.a,
Other benefits, including competitive salary packages, medical and
dental cover and world class training.
The only step further than the jobs stated above is either
getting a promotion or possibly moving into the aviation
industry or being a commercial pilot.
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/airforce/aviation/ - /
ECU Aviation Course
Location: Joondalup
Available in full time or part time, ranging from 6 years part time to 3
years full time. ATAR needed is 70.
Course Structure: Fundamentals of flight, in-depth physics and
mathematics, Aircraft systems and aerodynamics and advanced flight
planning.
Jobs available after completion:
Pilot, Flight Planner, Aviation Operations Controller, Load Controller,
CASA Regulator, Fixed Based Operations Officer
http://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/bachelor-of-aviation

Polytechnics West Tafe

General info based around Jandakot, excellent faculties, etc.
Offers a wide range of certificates, diplomas, etc - in almost
everything Aviation related. (Aeronautics, Aero skills, Logistics)
Different types of aircraft can mean different types of tafe
courses. (Single engine = Cert IV Aeronautics Pilot Theory Single
Engine)
Minimum requirement is the completion of year 10 and filling
out an in-depth form online, the form asks for personal details,
school grades, etc.
Jobs available after completion: (ON BOARD)
Air force
There are four main jobs available:
Air Combat Officer
Pilot
Air Traffic Controller
Air Electronics Analyst
Requirements:
Australian Citizen
Medical Assessment
No criminal history (minimal). (other small requirements like no
illegal drugs, etc etc).
Entry is similar to Tafe, done with an online form filling the above out.
Rewards:
Airmen/airwomen can earn over 95,000 p.a
Officers can earn over 99,000 p.a,
Others = medical packages, dental cover, etc
ECU Aviation Course
Details About Course:
Joondalup Campus

ATAR of 70
3 years full time and 6 years part time.

Course Structure:
Fundamentals of Flight
In-depth physics and mathematics
Aircraft systems and aerodynamics
Advanced flight planning
Jobs

Available After Completion:

Pilot
Flight Planner
Aviation Operations Controller
Load Controller
CASA Regulator
Fixed Based Operations Officer