Reaching new heights

Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a new partnership with Qantas and Flight Training Adelaide.

An official agreement was formalised at Perth Airport recently and aims to promote the Qantas Group Pilot Academy in Toowoomba, Queensland. 

The high school is now one of only two Australian schools, and the only one in Western Australia, to establish such a partnership with the national flag carrier. 

Melville’s Aviation Studies program students met with Qantas representatives and toured an Airbus A319, gaining insights from pilots, cabin crew, and engineers.  

The collaboration gives Melville Aviation students priority consideration for the Academy’s selection process, based on their performance through initial applications. The partnership aims to enhance their preparation and confidence for an aviation career. 

Melville Aviation Teacher in Charge Graham McGinn said, “the MOU with Qantas Group Pilot Academy is just one part of our great aviation program here at Melville.” 

“Gaining access to the Aviation Specialist Program at Melville is already a very competitive space and will only become even more so, as aspiring pilots choose the program as an essential step in their aviation career goals.” 

Currently, Melville SHS students train at Flight Training Perth, which is based at Jandakot Airport, and are progressing toward their Recreational Pilot Licence, with several achieving first solo flights. 

Find out more about Melville’s Aviation Studies from the school website.