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Taking a different route to the skies
Aaron Pollard's AME scholarship marked another step in a journey that hasn't unfolded as planned - and one he wouldn't change.
Have aircraft maintenance skills, will travel
Jacob Mani has worked in aviation for more than 15 years and seen more of Australia than most people, but his ticket to travel...
Ignite the passion – Hudson Dagge
From the dusty expanses of remote Australian cattle stations to the cockpit of a plane and now working in hangars, CASA aircraft maintenance engineer...
From combat zones to cockpits
Disarming mines and bombs in the army is not your typical pathway into a career in aviation but for aircraft maintenance engineer Kurt Kinlyside it was all part of the journey
Finding your niche: Clark Tidman
Clark Tidman's career in aviation isn't your typical story.
Unlock the door to open up the world
AME scholarship winner Mitchell Johnson has aviation in his blood
Where are they now?
Career updates from the AME scholarship class of 2021
A lot has changed since 2021. We’ve battled bushfires, floods and a global pandemic, seen a...
Mechanic’s skyward shift to aircraft engineer
Scholarship recipient Josh Kilgour reflects on his AME achievements
Embarking on a new career journey is a leap of faith that many are familiar with....
From chance encounter to career success
Scholarship recipient Spencer Holmes on his maintenance industry trajectory
A serendipitous stroll through his current workplace marked the beginning of Spencer Holmes's journey into engineering.
Spencer,...
Outback AME finds her niche
Scholarship recipient Ella Watson reflects on her win
If you've ever been lucky enough to visit Fitzroy Crossing, the small town located in the Kimberley...
Engineering career ‘in the blood’ for AME recipient
When originally pursuing a career in the health industry, it wasn’t too long before aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) Sam Philpot realised he’d made a...
‘Passion is priceless’ for AME scholarship winner
A ‘can-do’ work ethic and a positive outlook has allowed James Gaha to excel in his career. He has worked hard to establish a...
Hard work pays off for engineer
If there was one thing that stood out for Hayden McDonald during his engineering apprenticeship, it was the friendships he made.
‘Strangers stuck in the...
AME scholarship winner: Luke Dufficy
Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) scholarship recipient Luke Dufficy has some sage advice for anyone contemplating a career in aircraft engineering.
The scholarship provides $5,000 financial support to encourage and assist promising AMEs in their training and help them achieve a Part 66 CASR licence.
Frank fixes so others can fly
Frank Watkins recently received his CASA 2021 scholarship certificate from CASA Board Chair Mark Binskin.
The opportunity to present Frank with his certificate in person...
AME Scholarship winner: Deborah Dewar
Working hard and letting your work speak for itself is the advice from AME Scholarship recipient Deborah Dewar.
Deborah, a B2 licensed engineer at Premiair...
Supporting the next generation – Preelan Naidoo
Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) Preelan Naidoo says receiving one of CASA’s highly sought after scholarships at RotorTech 2021 earlier this year was an experience...
Winners of engineers’ scholarships
We’re excited to announce the recipients of our first-ever aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) scholarships.
Preelan Naidoo, Madison Candy, Daniel Catterall, Deborah Dewar, James Doyle and Frank Watkins will each receive a...

















