Roger Connellan Award

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The Roger Connellan Award is an initiative of the Connellan Airways Trust.

“Promoting Excellence in Aviation”. The Roger Connellan Award supports professional development in an aviation related field (excluding initial licensing) for people living and working in Outback Australia.

The Award will be made to an exceptional applicant for further qualifications and professional development programs in a recognised professional aviation field.

WHO CAN APPLY

Applicants must already have a private fixed wing license or its equivalent (or as relevant to the field of aviation you work in)
People who reside in Outback Australia. i.e people living and working in geographically isolated, rural, or remote places or residents of the outer remote and regional centres of Australia who provide assistance to those described above
Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia.

Please confirm your residential address fits the location criteria by referring to the Trust map of remoteness. Locations categorised as very remote or remote are eligible. Outer regional locations may be considered in some circumstances, relative to access of services.

Assessment of Applications:

Please refer to the award guidelines provided HERE to assist you to more easily complete your application.

Likewise, all correspondence and contracts will be generated from the information submitted below. So, please use correct spelling, capitalisation and punctuation.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application on or before the end of September.

If you would like assistance with your application, please contact the Trust Executive Officer on 1800 733 810 or via email info@connellanairwaystrust.org.au

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Mobile No. :*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail :*

Where the confirmation will be send to

Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Postal Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

How old are you?

16 to 25 yearsOver 26 years

Are you a Australian citizen?

YesNo

Are you Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander?

YesNoPrefer not to say

Check the Map of Remoteness on our website. Which category does your residential or work address fit*

Are you registered for GST

YesNo

If yes, provide your ABN:

How long have you lived and/or worked in Outback Australia?

List out locations and years

Tell us about your future plans

Include detail on your personal and professional goals, short and long term.

Tell us what goal you'd like to achieve with the Roger Connellan Award?

Include details of your course, endorsement, training or project. What will you do with the Award and how will it benefit Outback Australia?

What impact will achieving this goal have on you and your future in rural, remote or outback Australia?

Financial Assistance Required (include a breakdown of costs, personal contribution and other forms of support)

Attach details of course or training costs, living expenses while training and personal contribution.

Tell us about your social and community involvement

Have you received any other funding towards your aviation goal? Please provide details

Have you been recognised for previous personal or professional achievements?

Referees: Include contact information for two (2) referees who will be contacted during the assessment process. if you can get written references, this is better! Attach them below.

Anything else you would like to tell us:

How did you hear about our grants?

Word of Mouth (through a friend)Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)Search engine like GooglePrint Media (i.e Outback Magazine, NTCA Newsletter, newspaper)Other

Upload Copy of Pilots/Controllers License and a copy of recent logobook pages

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Please upload a copy of your current resume

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Written references and any other files you wish to upload

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By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

E-Signature:*

Roger Connellan Award

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