PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION?
Professional associations are typically not-for-profit organisations that act as a peak body or umbrella for professionals working in the same or similar fields. They may come up with the standards and codes of ethics to be observed by members of the profession. They also assist members to grow in their professions by providing opportunities to come together to share knowledge and attend networking events.
Visiting the website of a professional organisation is a great way to learn more about the industry. Associations often post current news, reports and sometimes internships or job opportunities.
ASSOCIATIONS FOR YOU
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Professional Engineers Australia (AEA)
Professional Association
Postgraduate and Undergraduate full time students membership is $5/month (tax deductable). Membership will gives you access:
- Resume checks
- Face to face career coaching
- Step by step coaching resources to help you gain graduate positions.
The site also provides you with details about your profession including the latest industry salary reports and advertises free seminars to learn and network with other professionals.
Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA)
Professional Association
The RAAA provides a medium for professional development and information sharing to provide exposure for regional aviation across Australia. The not-for-profit organisation offers scholarships to its members, holds events for networking opportunities and sharing the latest news.
Asian Aviation
Professional Association
Asian Aviation provides a reliable source of information covering all aviation news from the Aviation Industry in the Asia-Pacific region, central and southern Asia.
Asian Aviation provides:
- Industry News
- Resources and technical information on aviation
- Training
- Events
- Videos about aviation
Australian & International Pilots Association
Professional Association
Run by pilots, AIPA represents the interests of the Qantas Group Pilots in airline operations within Australia and around the world. AIPA strives to increase interests in employment and represent individuals and members in the Aviation Industry.
The provide assistance to members with any issue that arises. This includes:
- 24 hour Scheduling Advice
- Industrial & Legal Assistance
- 24 hour Accident & Incident Assistance within Australia & abroad
- 24 hour Pilot Welfare Assistance
- Safety & Technical Assistance
Women in Aviation - Australian Chapter (WAI)
Professional Association
Women in Aviation provides mentoring, networking and scholarship opportunities for women in the Aviation Industry. They aim to encourage women to consider a career in aviation or aerospace by providing resources all year round.
Engineers Australia
Professional Association
Engineers Australia is a professional body and not-for-profit organisation. Engineers Australia provides support from student level to retirement. Student membership is at no cost.