Australia’s Aviation industry plays a pivotal role in connecting people, communities and businesses. It supports Australia’s domestic and international supply chains, enables tourism and trade, and generated $63.9 billion in revenue in the 2024-2025 financial year while employing more than 71,000 people. The industry comprises of multiple interconnected sectors, including commercial and regional airlines, air freight and logistics, airport operations, aviation firefighting and emergency services, agricultural and aerial spraying, drone operations and a diverse General Aviation (GA) sector.
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Planning, executing and managing flights including all aspects of flight coordination and management, from pre-flight preparations to post-flight procedures and safety.
Managing and supporting passengers and freight through airport systems, including security screening, ground operations and the turnaround of aircraft between flights.
Conducting rescue operations and emergency response to ensure the safety of people, crew and aircraft during critical situations.
This project will review and update the Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) to help address the current shortage of flight instructors that is having a knock-on effect on new pilot numbers.
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This project will review and update the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) to include current industry practices and more closely align the qualification with the Remote Pilot Licence (RePL).
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This project will investigate the barriers to the transition of defence flight instructors to civil aviation. Recommendations and/or a framework to facilitate this transition will be developed for consideration by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
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Adrianne Fleming
Chair
Tristar Aviation Company Pty Ltd
Louise Pole
Deputy Chair
Australian Federation of Air Pilots
Air Commodore Gregory Frisina
Committee Member
Australian Defence Force
Burt Sigsworth
Committee Member
Dnata Ground Operations
Catherine Walsh
Committee Member
Qantas
Claire Storey
Committee Member
Melbourne Airport
Edward Nell
Committee Member
Transport Workers Union
Greg Tyrrell
Committee Member
Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems
Julian Fraser
Committee Member
Australian Helicopter Industry Association
Phil Brezzo
Committee Member
ISS Facility services
Robert Walker
Committee Member
Regional Aviation Association of Australia
Sally Taylor
Committee Member
Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia
Samantha Carlton
Committee Member
Virgin Australia
Scott Nugent
Committee Member
Civil Air
Steve Campbell
Committee Member
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Tony Lucas
Committee Member
Aust and International Pilots Association
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Mori brings a wealth of expertise in Aviation industry research and the VET sector. Having worked as a trainer in both the VET and Higher Education sectors in Australia and abroad, Mori possesses a deep understanding of the training sector’s pivotal role in cultivating a sustainable and future-proof workforce. He has served as an education director at a higher education college, where he established e-learning programs and internships and fostered strong industry connections for students.
With an eye for emerging industry trends, he has experience in collecting and analysing data and intelligence in the field of skills development.
For any enquiries about the Aviation Strategic Workforce Planning Committee, contact the Industry Engagement Manager.
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