Where some of our students are now . . .

"I’m a First Officer with QantasLink flying the Dash 8 mainly 50 seater 300 model, started Feb 2008, based now in Mildura.  Mildura is a base operated by 5 Captains and 5 Fo’s, I’m share housing with three other FO’s which is cosy until a Melbourne spot comes up for me so I can commute to work from Bendigo. Flying the Dash is great, lots of opportunity to hand fly, and plenty of sectors to ‘try landing properly next time’. In truth the Dash is difficult to land consistently well, especially full flap in a cross wind. I’ve done some squeekers, and I’ve certainly done some ‘carrier’ landings. The attached shot is in cruise off to Canberra with the winter snow on the high country."

Michael Sich (sitting left in photo) conducted his instrument rating training in Bendigo through November 2005. He then worked in the Kimberly's flying Islander's and Chieftain's then at Horn Island / Torres Straits on the Twin Otter. Michael then joined Rex where he was first officer for about 12 months before obtaining his command.

Luke Danne

Luke Danne (sitting right in photo) began flying part time in 1994 with a Melbourne flying school where he achieved his Private Pilot license. In 2005 he completed his Commercial Pilot license with Bendigo Aviation Services, and shortly after went on to do his Instructor Rating and Instrument Rating.  Luke worked at Bendigo Aviation Services for three years before gaining employment with Rex as a First Officer.