Guest Westfallen Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I work as an F-16 crew chief for the US Air Force. Sometime in 2011, I'd like to come to Australia and find work in aircraft maintenance, as my wife and kids live in the Ballarat area (long story ). There's very limited information on the web about foreigners coming to Australia for aviation work, and frankly, am looking for help/contacts. With the economy being the way it is, it seems like a long shot for me! I've looked into joining the RAAF, but probably don't have what it takes to make it through basic training again (F-16 landing gear tasks are terrible for the knees). I know limited information about requirements for AME licences, but that's about all. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aviatrix27 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Welcome to the forum W. A good start for information on anything to do with aviation regulation or licensing is http://casa.gov.au/ Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Welcome to TAA - you will find it a very helpful and friendly place here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darren Masters Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Welcome to the forums. Hope someone is able to help you out. Good to have you onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean747 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Welcome good to have you aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Try AAR. They know about visa requirements and deal with the local aerospace and defence companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 G'day Westfallen, welcome and I hope your plans work out well. Other links - Don't forget PPRUNE Professional Pilots Rumour Network, free registration, check out the Dunnunda and Godzone threads and the Ground Crew section too. http://www.pprune.org/index.php Business Victoria may be able to get you new contacts - see http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD/PC_51120.html and also http://www.business.vic.gov.au/busvicwr/_assets/main/lib60233/aerospace%20and%20aviation%20brochure.pdf Australian Defence Magazine ADM Directory of Defence Suppliers has a bunch of aerospace contacts - see http://www.defencesuppliers.net.au/ They have a gold mine of links here http://www.defencesuppliers.net.au/links Good luck and happy landings Wingnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 G'Day Westfallen, There's beginning to be a bit of a shortage of LAME's in Oz. You may do better than you expect. The warbird area is one you should check out. There's a company at Wangaratta that manufactures replica parts for warbird restorations. They get orders from around the world. Hope that helps, welcome to Oz. You may find us a bit over-regulated over here- if you have problems maybe you could check out the scene in NZ they have a thriving light aircraft and restoration/replica scene. Regards Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim E Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Welcome to TAA! Maybe you might find something in the following. Good luck! Tim http://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/CA256B5800826065/page/About+Our+Region-Migration-Success+Stories?OpenDocument&1=101-About+Our+Region~&2=150-Migration~&3=300-Success+Stories~ Scroll down on the above site....there is a paragraph on Precision http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/precision-aerospace-productions-wangaratta-airport/wangaratta http://www.careerone.com.au/victoria-jobs http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/ http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/precision-aerospace-productions-wangaratta-airport/wangaratta e mail for Precision is [email protected] Owners name is Murray Griffiths migration@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Westfallen Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 That's great...thanks for all the info! Really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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