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Join the Aviation and Aerospace Careers Expo at Hangar 2, Latrobe Regional Airport on 6 May 2025

Latrobe's Aviation Careers Expo will showcase aerospace technology, student-built projects, and industry innovations to 100 students through tours, interactive displays, and career insights from education and aviation experts.

By news@gippsland - 1st May 2025 - Back to News

Latrobe City Council and the Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN are hosting a Careers Expo with a focus on aviation and aerospace at the Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct, Latrobe Regional Airport from 10.00am-2,30pm. The expo will see 100 students attend in two sessions and include a tour of GippsAero and Helimed.

Latrobe City and Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN are hosting an aviation careers expo with student tours, tech displays, and industry insights at Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct

Aviation futures showcase

The expo will include interactive displays and career information from education institutions and industry. Swinburne University of Technology AIR Hub will have its latest hydrogen powered drone on display. RMIT University is bringing a rocket that has been designed and built by students, along with drones that have been built by students.

Industry participation will include demonstration of an unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management system by Thales and Dovetail electric aviation will be onsite to talk about the electric aircraft engine that they are developing. Local aviation businesses, Jet Aviation and Pilatus will also be in
attendance.

Careers expo launches

Who: Expo to be conducted by Latrobe City Council and the Baw Baw Latrobe Local Learning and
Employment Network (LLEN)

• When: Tuesday 6 May 2025 from 9.30am
• Where: Hangar 2, Latrobe Regional Airport, 75 Airfield Rd, Morwell
• Media contacts Laura Brooker, Communications and Engagement Advisor - 0498 882 124
• Acknowledgements / VIPs include Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Dale Harriman

Event details

• 9.30am - Careers Expo opens
• 12pm - Media opportunity with Latrobe City Council Mayor
• 2.30pm - Careers Expo closes

Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com