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UWE-October 2010

What's your ultimate work experience? If your are thinking about a career in aviation, then flying a Boeing 777 would be right up there, right?
Ok, so it wasn't a real plane, but according to Grace Ahokovi and Will McJorrow spending a day with Air New Zealand late last year was still pretty ultimate.

Grace and Will flew to Auckland Airport with the NZSkillsConnect team and Air New Zealand. As well as flying the Boeing 777 simulator, they toured the airline's engineering workshops, cabin crew training facility and got behind the scenes at New Zealand's busiest airport.


Ultimate Work Experience Highlight:
Flying  the Boeing 777-200 simulator - I was given the chance to fly out over the Tasman Sea, land the aircraft and do a circuit over Auckland.

What excites you about a career in aviation?
Having an office 30,000 feet above ground, where every day is different.

What have you done so far to prepare for your career?
I’ve completed my Private Pilot License theory subjects as a NCEA Level 3 subject and 15 hours flying at the Canterbury Aero Club. I’ve been on the jump seat (third seat in the flight deck of a plane) with Pacific Blue and Air New Zealand, flying over 20 hours.

What’s your next step now you’ve finished school?
I am working for an engineering firm before commencing study at the International Aviation Academy. Over the next few years I aim to gain my Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, C-Cat Instructor rating, and Multi Engine Rating, which will give me a Diploma in Aviation Science. Then I want to go to Massey University to complete their Bachelor in Aviation.

Will plans to get a part-time job as an instructor or pilot for a small commuter airline, to help him get more flying hours while he studies

 


Ultimate Work Experience Highlight:
Definitely operating the Boeing 777 flight simulator.

What excites you about a career in aviation?
Travelling to different places around the world and meeting different cultures.

What have you done so far to prepare for your career?
 I took tourism classes at school.

What’s your next step now you’ve finished school?
Complete my study at Travel Careers and Training, then move on to work in the tourism industry.

 

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