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Aviation Trade Pathways Award Application Form
STUDENT APPLICATIONS CLOSE 8am Monday 24th August 2026
This award recognises a year 11 student that demonstrates a keen interest in exploring an aircraft maintenance engineer pathway. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize, a medallion and a certificate. The winning student will be offered a tailor-made five-day immersive work experience and networking opportunity in Brisbane with Qantas Group team members, including AME apprentices and apprentice managers. ** This prize is subject to operational requirements, workplace health and safety, and security clearances. Each remaining finalist will receive a $100 gift card and a certificate.
Who can apply?
This award is open to year 11 students enrolled in an Aerospace Gateway to Industry School. The student is not required to study any aerospace subject. Previous winners in any award category are ineligible to reapply for the same category.
Judging
Please note that each completed application form, including any personal information provided, will be shared with judging committee representatives. The committee will review a video presentation submitted by the applicant along with any supporting comments from a teacher.
Student Name
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School
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This award is open to students enrolled in an Aerospace Gateway to Industry School. Please select your school name from the list below
- Select your school -
Atherton State High School
Aviation State High School
Balmoral State High School
Benowa State High School
Bowen State High School
Bundaberg State High School
Bundamba State Secondary College
Burnside State High School
Burpengary State Secondary College
Cairns State High School
Capricornia School of Distance Education
Coolum State High School
Indooroopilly State High School
Iona College (Lindum)
Maroochydore State High School
Marsden State High School
Miami State High School
Mueller College (Rothwell)
Nerang State High School
Newman Catholic College (Smithfield)
Northern Beaches State High School (Townsville)
Springfield Central State High School
St Columban's College (Caboolture)
St Mary's College (Ipswich)
St Mary's College (Toowoomba)
St Patrick's College (Mackay)
St Thomas More College (Sunnybank)
Toowoomba State High School
Townsville State High School
Yeppoon State High School
Year Level
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This award is open to year 11 students.
Student Email
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Please provide your best email contact.
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Student Phone
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Please provide your best phone contact number.
Teacher's Name
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Teacher's Email
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Video Presentation
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A video presentation (using Vimeo or YouTube) no longer than four minutes. The video must provide responses to the following: o Why are you interested in an aircraft maintenance trade career? o What personal qualities would you bring to this experience? o Tell us about hands-on technical, mechanical or electrical work at school or at home you have participated in. o Why should you be chosen for this award?
List any RELEVANT subjects, or certificate courses, you may be currently enrolled in or have already completed.
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If none exist, please enter 'NA'