2009 CASA Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAME's) Scholarship
The engineering maintenance sector of the Australian aviation industry tends to be considered a background activity when compared with other aviation professionals such as pilots and cabin crew. This has resulted in the sector having a low profile as a career option for young Australians.
There is increasing concern being expressed within the aviation industry that there will be a shortfall in the number of Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) available to meet a growing workload as the total aircraft fleet size increases and the average aircraft age rises. This problem is exacerbated in regional areas where most organisations are servicing general aviation aircraft.
Financial Support for Students
In response to this, CASA is offering scholarships to students seeking a career as a LAME.
The scholarship, for an individual, will provide support for two years. The scholarship amount is $1,000 for each of the first two years of the apprenticeship.
One scholarship will be available each year for each State and Territory. The scholarship payment is intended to provide support for payment for tools of professional quality, mandatory text/reference books required for the theoretical component of training or travel and accommodation to attend full time theory training.
The availability of continued support will be subject to satisfactory progress in the training, both practical and theoretical. This is to be attested to, at the end of each semester, by:
academic results
employer progress assessment
training organisation assessment
Candidate Selection
Candidates will be required to provide the following:
evidence of an employment commitment signed by the proprietor of an organisation holding a CASA Certificate of Approval for maintenance of Australian aircraft.
character reference from recent employer or school principal
most recent high school examination results which MUST include passes in physics and mathematics, OR
evidence of work experience in mechanical or electrical trade or technical enterprises
a statement, written by the applicant, outlining why the applicant is undertaking training as a LAME
Assessment of applications will be carried out by an expert panel drawn from CASA and professional associations.
Application form
Applications close on 30 November 2008.
Contact details
Applications should be sent to:
Mr David Pattie
Manager Safety Promotion
CASA Engineering Scholarship
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Email
[email protected]