The Indigenous Aerospace Initiative (IAI) was established by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training in 2005 as an aspirational program to provide opportunities for Aboriginal students to undertake pilot training and enter the Australian aviation industry.
The program offers scholarships to complete an integrated course in Aeronautical Studies and undertake flying training. The program commenced at the Western Australian Aviation College on 16 October 2006. The IAI program consists of practical as well as theoretical components that will allow students to gain an in-depth knowledge of the Australian aviation industry and provide a springboard into an exciting and rewarding new career
Applicants interested in a career as a commercial or airline pilot must meet the following criteria:
The Indigenous Aerospace Initiative is currently under review including the potential to incorporate the IAI within an industry based training program.
Applicants wishing to be considered for the program should complete an Expression
of Interest – Application.
They will be contacted when the future of the initiative is resolved.