History

Queensland Aerospace College (QAC) had its beginnings in 1990, when in partnership with the Central Queensland University (Division of Distance and Continuing Education), undertook a DEET (Department of Employment Education and Training) funded program for the training of aircraft maintenance engineers. This program was the beginnings as a College. In 1992 received “Approved Organisation” status and more recently “Registered Training Organisation” status from the Queensland Government.

In January 1993, QAC commenced flying operations, both air charter and flight training and was also registered with the Australian Government as a CRICOS Provider for the intake of international Students. Since then Queensland Aerospace has gone from strength to strength.

Many students from overseas have trained with QAC and include students from such countries as India, Japan, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and Fiji.

The College is Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approved.

Commitment to Quality

We are flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers and guarantee the quality of our products and services. We have in place a Quality Management System that has been assessed as meeting the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001.

Evidence of Experience

Since its commencement in 1990, QAC has been privileged to have trained many students from overseas countries as both pilots to Air Transport Pilot standard and engineers. Students from both areas are working throughout the aviation industry both here in Australia and overseas. From airlines to the smaller general aviation operations, from Australia to India, Japan or Korea, Queensland Aerospace College has an excellent reputation for its high standard of training and the personal attention given to customers.

Management and Technical Expertise

Harold McDougall, CEO and Managing Director of Queensland Aerospace Pty Ltd has over 34 years experience of engineering and maintenance (both military - RAAF and civil), training administration and management, vocational education training, teaching of international students and quality management. He holds trade and tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics), and in Education, Business Administration and Management. He holds an Australian Pilot Licence, and a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence (Mechanical and Avionics) and a CASA AME Examiners Authority.

In 1998 and 1999, Mr. McDougall was nominated for the Australian Institute of Management “Queensland Management Excellence Awards”, held in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. He was short listed as a finalist and won the category of “Owner/Operator Manager”. He represented Central Queensland in this category in the State finals held in Brisbane. He was very proud to receive such an award and it was one that was very relevant to business and whilst being a personal award, it also recognised the achievements of the business, Queensland Aerospace College.

Queensland Aerospace College was also a finalist in the 1998 and 1999 “Central Queensland Business of the Year” Awards held in Rockhampton.

Engineering Staff Experience

All aircraft engineering instructors (mechanical and avionics) are practicing/current Australian Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with both Australian and international experience from General Aviation to Military and Airline. All are qualified instructors either with civilian instructional backgrounds or military instructional backgrounds.

A number of the instructors currently hold or have held CASA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Examiners Authorities. Privileges include setting, approving and marking CASA Approved examinations.

The following is a list of civilian aircraft that QAC staff are licensed and /or experienced on or hold or have held CASA AME Examiner Authorities for: