Remote Aviation Australia is pleased to announce a student scholarship, offering two Western Downs high school students the opportunity to receive their remote aviation qualification at no cost. Bringing remote pilot training to the region helps Remote Aviation Australia support the region’s economic development, improves local skills and assists the Western Downs Regional Council’s goal to become the “drone capital of Australia”.
The scholarship will be offered to one male and one female, and year 11 and 12 students can apply. The successful applicants will be provided with the theoretical and practical training needed to safely operate drones, and receive the formal aviation qualification of a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL). Course participants will also receive a full training pack, which includes a mini-drone for practice, a full set of course notes and other goodies.
The training will be held in Dalby during the week beginning Monday 10th July and run until Friday 14th July. Our Lady of the Southern Cross College and Dalby State High School have confirmed their students may apply for the scholarship and attend the course, which is held during week one of term three. Students from other schools may apply for the scholarship but will require their school’s permission.
To apply for the scholarship, students will need to provide two short written responses to the questions:
- “How do you believe remotely piloted aircraft (drones) could be used to assist industries in the Western Downs region now and into the future?”
- “Why do you want to obtain your Remote Pilot Licence? How could you use the skills and knowledge you learn on the course to assist the local region?”
Need some inspiration? Our blog about remote pilot careers might help you get started.
The scholarship winners will be selected by Councillors from the Western Downs Regional Council during the week commencing June 26th. Applications for the scholarship close on Friday, June 23rd, 2017.
To register for the scholarship please complete the following application:
Terms and conditions:
- Year 11 and 12 students from the Western Downs region are eligible to apply. One male and one female student will be selected as scholarship winners.
- Winners will be announced during the week beginning Monday 26th June and announced via our Facebook page. Western Downs Regional Council will select the winner from a shortlist of applications based on the above responses.
- The student must be available to complete their training during the scheduled week. The scholarship is not transferable for cash or another reward.
- If the event of a disruption causing the delay of the course, we will work with applicants on a mutually suitable alternative date.
- Although scholarship winners will receive training towards their RePL, we cannot offer schools students the Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC) qualification. This is due to the age limitation CASA imposes on the AROC.
- Scholarship winners will require their parent or guardian’s permission to participate in the course.
- Scholarship winners will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport during the course.
- Scholarship winners will need to demonstrate theoretical and practical competency to be issued with the RePL. We will make every effort to provide remedial training in the event you are struggling, however, an RePL cannot be issued if the course participant ultimately cannot demonstrate a minimum level of competency.
- The Remote Pilot Course is an adult learning environment, and therefore students will participate in training with adults in the class. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the course if they have any concerns.
