I was visited recently by the General Manager from ATAE (Aviation Training for Aviation Engineers). He has provided Smithfield High School with information about how students can train to work as aircraft engineers. ATAE offer training programs for students wishing to work as an Avionics Engineer, a Mechanical Engineer and/or as a Structures Engineer. The training school is in Brisbane, and students range from 15 years of age through to 45 years of age. The manager will travel to Cairns to Smithfield High School to interview interested students wanting to commence a career as an Aviation Engineer. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in meeting with the manager for a interview. There are a large number of government funded positions available each year. Alternatively if you would like to speak with him first, he is more than happy for this to happen. Please see me for his contact number. Alternatively you can visit www.atae.com.au for further information.